2017 Volvo S90 hybrid luxury sedan unveiled

Volvo is on a driven mission to revamp its entire lineup by 2019. First, they unleashed the new XC90 to rave reviews, and now the Swedish carmakers have taken the wraps off the 2017 S90 sedan. Built on Volvo's flexible Scalable Product Architecture platform, the XC90 is also the latest product to emerge from an $11-billion research and development investment made by Volvo's parent company Geely Group.

To be officially unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show next month, the Volvo S90 can be quite aptly called the sedan version of the XC90, with similar engines, similar chassis, similar infotainment, and similar design. Powering it is the T6 supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine from the XC90, as does the T8 plug-in hybrid engine. New to the lineup is the T5, a turbocharged-only version of the T6. Horsepower and torque weren't revealed, but expect the T6 and T8 to come in near the 320 PS and 400PS produced by those when they're in the XC90. 

The new Volvo S90 comes equipped with an advanced semi-autonomous drive feature, Pilot Assist. The system gives gentle steering inputs to keep the car properly aligned within lane markings up to motorway speeds of around 130 km/h and no longer needs to follow another car. Pilot Assist is another step towards full autonomous drive – a key innovation area for Volvo. The S90 also introduces a world first function to City Safety - large animal detection - a system capable of detecting large animals such as elk, horses or moose, night or day. The technology offers an intuitive warning and brake support to help avoid a collision. The S90 has also benefitted from Volvo Cars’ recent investment in a highly advanced chassis simulator.

Speaking at the launch, Tom von Bonsdorff, Managing Director, Volvo Auto India says,“We in India are very excited with the global unveiling of the S90.  After the success of the XC90, we are confident that the All-New S90 will capture the imagination of the discerning luxury sedan customer in India. S90 flagship luxury sedan features the brand’s new design language with Thor’s Hammer LED light signature. In India, we will unveil the car and price in the 4th quarter of 2016 and the deliveries are planned thereafter.”   

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“Our idea was to bring something entirely new to this rather conservative segment and deliver a visual expression that exudes leadership and confidence on the exterior. On the inside we have taken the S90 to the next level, delivering a high-end luxury experience that promises comfort and control,” added Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President Design at Volvo Car Group.