Volvo XC90: The XC90 from Volvo marks the dawn of a new era in Luxury SÚV design as the combination of superior design, luxury and safety are now available with the added benefits of excellent fuel economy, the most towing capacity in its class and new handling that is both sporty and secure. While innocuous at a glance, the clean lines and well-proportioned aesthetic imply refined aggression without overdoing it. Up front, its unmistakable “Thor’s Hammer” LED headlights and confident chrome-trimmed grille announce its commanding presence. The body lines are intricate with sleek panels and nicely stylized wheel arches with just the right hint of bulge. Whereas most of its competitors try to visually scream for attention, the XC90 uses symmetry, restrained details, and upscale accents to get its message across. The end product is a car that isn’t merely opulent, but handsome and elegant and draws attention everywhere it’s driven.
Volvo XC90 An Interior That’s Like a Lounge on Wheels
Step into the Volvo XC90 and you’ll find a cabin that is equally inspired by craftsmanship, innovation, and comfort. And the inside is a blend of natural materials, including open-pore wood, leather and brushed aluminum which are assembled with almost Teutonic-levels of precision. The dashboard is cleaned up, with many of the physical controls removed and replaced instead by a large portrait-oriented touch screen that serves as ground control. Minimalist doesn’t mean sparse, though. It’s also just premium feeling all around: every surface, every stitch, every component. The seats are fitted for ergonomic support and long haul comfort, also perfect for prolonged cross country journeys. And, with three rows of seating and plenty of legroom in the first two rows, the XC90 has versatility for families and business people. Panoramic Sunroof, soft Ambient Lighting, and noise reduction technology add to the sense of peace and tranquility creating “the serene cabin experience that makes up the interior of this SUV.
Revised performance with an eco-conscience!
Beneath its sophisticated appearance, the Volvo XC90 contains sophisticated powertrain choices that provide both performance and sustainability. The XC90 is available with mild-hybrid or plug-in hybrid configurations depending on the trim, both aimed at reducing emissions while still offering powerful performance. The power delivery is linear and you’ll effortlessly cruise the city streets and highways. The hybrid system makes the most of Toyota’s decades of development of such systems, bringing in combined powertrain output for brisk acceleration, combined with strong fuel economy, while in the plug-in model you also get the ability for short-distance all-electric driving, which might make the SUV more applicable for daily commutes. The driving dynamics are buttoned down and stable, more towards the comfort side of things than the sporty side. Whether threading through city traffic or cruising on open interstates, the XC90 comes across as composed and responsive, providing a driving experience that is both enjoyable and laid-back.
Tech That’s Meant to Empower, Not Distract
A standout of the Volvo XC90 is its manifestation of in-car tech. The whole infotainment system revolves around a vertical positioned touchscreen that incorporates navigation, entertainment, climate controls, and smartphone connectivity, courtesy of an Android-based software. It’s intuitive, responsive, and helps maintain a clean and distraction-free interface. An all-digital Instrumentation panel has a sporty driving theme with 3-D graphics. Thanks to the masterpiece that is the Bowers & Wilkins sound system – fine-tuned for the XC90 – you get every drive transformed into an emotional sound experience. In addition to entertainment, the XC90 receives a suite of connectivity features such as over-the-air updates and app-based remote access. They are all designed to be natural and intuitive, remaining with the car’s uncluttered feel to ensure that the driver is provided with maximum feedback from the machine for perfect control.
Industry Standard-Safety Engineering
Volvo has long been a symbol of safety, and the XC90 isn’t falling short of that reputation with a variety of tech and features to spoil you from the cabin and beyond. The SUV comes packed with advanced driver aids such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking. The Pilot Assist system offers semi-autonomous driving features that enhance comfort and security over long distances. Besides its high-tech systems, the car’s frame has been made of strong boron steel to make sure it won’t be crumpled in some highway encounter. Safety is not just a sales pitch for Volvo, it’s an ethos. It’s not just that the XC90 responds to crashes, it’s that the XC90 diligently works to keep you out of them, making for one of the safest compartments for driver and passenger anywhere on today’s roads.
An Everyman, Lushly Attired
The Volvo XC90 is a luxury SUV that comfortably meets the high standards this segment sets for itself. One of the few options is the three-row configuration, which offers versatile seating and cargo options for larger families or anybody who needs to haul several passengers and some gear. Fold down the rear seats and a mostly flat floor rising up to almost five feet below the sunroof makes the XC90 perfectly capable of swallowing weekend getaway stuff and bulk grocery-run booty with equal ease. The suspension, whether conventional or air-sprung in the upper trims, keeps rough patches well enough aloof, and ground clearance of 8.2 inches and on-demand all-wheel drive instills light off-road capability. Though the XC90 is pitched up-market, it doesn’t flinch at the idea of being used on a regular basis and in a hardy fashion. It’s constructed to do more than look pretty in a driveway, and to hold up under real-world demands with elegance and reliability.
Volvo XC90 A Luxury S.U.V. That Has Some Kind of Purpose and Personality
In a class that can be crammed with macho styling, acres of horsepower and megabytes of fancy tech, the Volvo XC90 is something different. It says something to people who appreciate intelligence, sustainability and craft, as opposed to the theatrics. All of its many particulars — its tranquil interior and capable powertrain and its subtle beauty and restraint — have the feeling of Volvonian human-first design. This is an SUV that does not holler for attention — it wins admiration through careful engineering and quiet confidence. Be it as a family shuttle, exec-mob or daily city runabout, the XC90 transitions seamlessly and loses none of its character. It’s not just a luxurious SUV, it’s a statement of less compromises, less waste, less clutter and less waste of our precious natural resources.