New Volvo XC90 India launch in May

  • Apr 20, 2015
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Volvo India has brought forward the launch of the new generation XC90 to May from September citing high demand for the flagship SUV

New 2015 Volvo XC90 front static

Volvo Cars India is on a roll at least on the new model introduction front. After introducing the XC60 and S60 with the new engine and gearbox last year, the company has followed it up with the petrol V40 Cross Country today. The next Volvo car to hit showrooms will be the highly anticipated new generation Volvo XC90 and it is going to be as early as next month. The launch of the XC90 was initially planned for September but the Swedish carmaker says that the there is high demand for its flagship so the company has decided to bring forward the launch date.

In India the SUV will be offered in two variants - the Momentum and Inscription which has slightly different exterior design highlights to separate the two. The interior of the 2015 Volvo XC90 is extremely elegant with just a handful of buttons (eight to be precise) and a potrait style 9-inch touchscreen. 

The XC90 Momentum trim will come with keyless entry, panoramic sunroof, electrically operated bootlid, cornering headlights, rear camera, hill decent control, 12.3-inch instrument cluster, tyre pressure monitor, park assist front and rear sensors and a navigation system.

New 2015 Volvo XC90 interior

Above these features the Inscription will include a air-suspension system, Four-C chassis, slightly different front grille, dual integrated taillights, heads up display, leather dashboard and Nappa leather on the seats with ventilated front seats. It also gets Bowers & Wilkins music system with air-ventilated sub woofers, a first in the automobile industry.

Powering the two variants will be a new D5 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel motor, good for 228PS of max power and 470Nm of torqued mated to a 8-speed automatic gearbox. The company is also considering introduction of the petrol T8 engine option, and even a four-seater variant.

The 2015 Volvo XC90 will compete against Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and will be priced around Rs 65-70 lakh in India.

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Volvo XC90
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