The Volvo XC90 took three years of development and part of the investment envisaged by the 11 billion growth plan. The new model crossover, which opens the next Chapter in the history of the company" Volvo", sets the future direction of the design of the Swedish automaker, impresses with innovative technologies and is based on the" Scalable product architecture " (SPA). "Today is one of the most important moments in our history. We do not just bring a new model to the market — we give our brand a completely new look. This day marked the beginning of a new era for our company. The Volvo XC90 is the first car of the future family of new and exciting models," said Hakan Samuelson, President and CEO of Volvo Car Group.

The new face of "Volvo"

In order to properly consolidate this important moment in the history of the company, which has already 87 years, the front of the new XC90 decorated with a more expressive version of the famous "symbol of iron". The arrow was more elegantly inscribed in the diagonal strip on the grille. Combined with T-shaped daytime running lights — which the design team calls "Thors Hammer," by analogy with the legendary Scandinavian God of thunder — the upgraded emblem creates a new characteristic "face" of the car, demonstrating the confidence with which the company looks to the future. A larger hood with new contours, a belt line and a sharper shoulder line connected to the up — stretched taillights are also important elements of the new design language that is used throughout the range.

Behind the "face" or, more precisely, under the hood is a unique combination of power and efficiency. The new XC90 is offered with various two-liter four-cylinder "Drive-E" engines with an optimal ratio of power and fuel efficiency. The top version of the Volvo XC90 is equipped with a new power unit "Twin-Engine", in which a two-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a compressor and turbocharged combined with an electric motor. The system power is 294 kW (400 horsepower) and the CO2 emission is 60 g/km (new European driving cycle).

The first sports utility vehicle with no compromises

Volvo XC90 — character strategy "Volvo by Volvo". A successful combination of luxury, space, diversity, efficiency and reliability sets a completely new scale in the crossover segment, as in its time XC90 2002. "With its' Scalable product architecture ' (SPA), the Volvo XC90 is the first sports utility vehicle in a world where there are no compromises, "said Dr. Peter Mertens, senior Vice President of research and development at Volvo Car Group. - It combines the maneuverability of a much more compact and low car with the high comfort of a spacious interior for the driver and passengers. Real adrenaline will provide our "Drive-E" engines, which uniquely combines power and low emission. Because the XC90 is like proudly displaying a logo for Volvo, top safety in this serial".

Unmatched security system as standard!

The new Volvo XC90 is equipped with the widest and most technologically sophisticated security system in the entire automotive industry. It includes two world novelties in the sphere of protection technologies: the system "Run-off-road-protection", protecting passengers from the exit of the car from the road, and the assistant to the passage of intersections. The "Run-off-road-protection" system of the new Volvo HS90 recognizes the moment when the car is moving off the road and automatically pulls the front seat belts to keep passengers safely in the seats. The energy-absorbing zone between the seat itself and its frame also prevents damage to the spine. It reduces the vertical force caused by sudden collision of the car outside the roadway.

Volvo XC90 — the world's first car, braking automatically if the driver misses a turn in oncoming traffic. This is a typical scenario of accidents both in busy urban traffic and on country roads with higher speed. Since that time," City safety "— the General name of the braking assistant functions" Volvo", which the new" HS90 " is equipped in series. They register other cars, as well as cyclists and pedestrians in front of the car, both day and night.

"These new technologies bring us closer to our vision, according to which in 2020 more than one person in the car "Volvo" will not get into a traffic accident with severe or fatal outcome, — said Dr. Mertens. - Our approach to the development of security systems is the same as 87 years ago, when we founded the company. We're analyzing the data. We calculate the parameters. We develop innovations. The result is one of the safest cars we have ever produced."

Luxurious interior

The new XC90 has the most luxurious interior of all previously produced "Volvo". The console with the touch screen, the heart of the new car control, immediately catches the eye resembling a tablet. This system does not require buttons and provides the driver with a completely new kind of control over the car. It also provides access to various products and services on the Internet. Bonus: the salon is modern, spacious and simple. ""The new cockpit is limited to the main and is devoid of any frills. However, it emits the atmosphere of reliability and businesslike that customers expect from a premium crossover. The minimalist approach is in harmony with the Scandinavian design culture. It provides spacious surfaces and gives us the opportunity to create a modern luxury interior," says Thomas Ingenlat.

The interior of the new Volvo XC90 combines a variety of materials, such as soft leather and wood, in harmony with hand-made details. The gear lever is made of crystal made by the famous Swedish glass factory "Orrefors".

The engine start button and volume control are like faceted diamonds. It is obvious that the development of the car was completely under the sign of craft art. The spectacular crossover is equipped with seven innovative seats, providing passengers of the second and third rows of large space.

The audio system of the highest level

The 2015 Volvo XC90 has one of the best audio systems in the automotive industry. No wonder: during its development, the audio Department of "Volvo "collaborated with experts of the British manufacturer of audio equipment"Bowers& Wilkins". The high-end system installed in the HC90 consists of a 1400 watt class d power amplifier and 19 "Bowers& Wilkins" speakers.

In addition, it includes the first ventilated subwoofer for the car, built directly into the body. It can use all the space of the cabin and provide optimal sound. In addition, with the new sound processing software, you can improve the synchronization and consistency of the speakers. All this provides maximum pleasure from listening, creating a sense of the driver's direct presence at the concert.