Volvo announces an XC90 even better than the best!
This page is translated from the original post "Volvo annonce un XC90 encore meilleur que meilleur !" in French.
- 05/09/2024 17:48
It is both provocative and ambitious, but not necessarily surprising. What more could we expect from Volvo’s flagship?
It’s hard to talk about the new XC90 since it’s more of an update to the existing model. The new exterior design mainly aims to establish a connection with the new 100% electric EX90. Volvo has pushed the evolution of this model quite far, which could have frankly made the internal combustion engine model seem outdated. Electric is the future, but hybrid is the sales of today, so giving a bit of modernity to customers is not superfluous. The XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid continues its career alongside the new 100% electric range and remains today the best-selling model and thus important for Volvo in terms of profitability. The balance between electric and hybrid models will determine the pace of the transition to an all-electric future, which Volvo has decided not to commit to firmly! One thing is certain, Diesel is over.
The Volvo XC90, of course, retains its philosophy of a high-end seven-seat vehicle without compromising on comfort. In plug-in hybrid version, it can travel more than 70 kilometers on 100% electric power with a single charge according to the WLTP test cycle. This range covers daily commutes in the vast majority of cases, while for longer journeys, the gasoline engine extends its range to over 800 km. It is also possible to combine the action of both engines for consistent all-wheel drive or off-road driving. We’re not extracting the spiel of the best of both worlds; the numbers speak for themselves.
The biggest novelty is finally found in the cabin with the integration of the operating system already present on the 100% electric EX90 and EX30 models. The central touchscreen, larger and with a higher resolution, enhances the user experience and offers new features and applications. Over-the-air software updates will be regularly available.
Orders for the new Volvo XC90 open today with a starting price of 97,500 euros. The first vehicles will be delivered at the very end of the year.
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