Volvo XC90

We drive Volvo’s brand new luxury SUV, the all-new XC90. So does the new Volvo have what it takes to go up against the mighty German trio? Well, we find out...

Every brand needs a product that takes its image and appeal and turns it upside down. Re-invent. That is exactly what the iPhone did for Apple, and we all know where that story goes. The same principle applies for automobiles too. Every few decades or so, every brand needs a major shake up to make it appealing once again. Volvo, a brand known for its impeccable reputation when it comes to making safe cars, but has never been on the forefront of the luxury car market in India or across the world for that matter. Now though, with the new XC90, we think all that is about to change. Exterior styling: rating_4.0_rating So lets start with styling. The new XC90 looks like nothing Volvo has ever made and that is a great thing. Just like everything Scandinavian, the Volvo XC90 doesn’t find the need to scream out when it comes to design elements but employs a rather subtle way of showcasing itself. From the large headlamps that come with a ‘Thor’ inspired daytime running light to the huge gaping grille that comes in two distinct finishes depending on the variant you choose, nothing on the XC90 seems to be in excess. We drove the top of the line...read more »

We do a detailed spec comparison of the all-new Volvo XC90 with its most fierce competitors, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, the BMW X5, the Audi Q7 and the Land Rover Discovery.

The non-exclusive agreement enhances the strategic partnership between Volvo Cars and Uber that was announced in August last year

Internal combustion engines will remain in the lineup, but the focus will gradually shift from hybrids to all-electric vehicles

The S90 gets a front radar while the XC90 gets Power Pulse technology