Volvo has unveiled the extensively revised XC90 SUV, which includes several new features, including modifications to the vehicle’s appearance and electronics. The Volvo XC90 facelift, on the other hand, keeps the option of two mildly hybrid four-wheel-drive powertrains and a plug-in hybrid while still utilizing the same SPA1 chassis.
Volvo XC90 Facelift: Powertrains
Volvo has decided to stick with hybrid drivetrains in order to maintain flexibility as it moves toward electric vehicles. Although the firm had previously stated that it would only offer electric vehicles (EVs) starting in 2030, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan has recently hinted that the company would continue to sell some hybrid models after that time due to the slowdown in the global EV market.
The T8 plug-in hybrid, which has a 145 horsepower electric motor and a four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 310 horsepower, will continue to be the top model in the XC90 lineup. The T8 has a 70 km electric-only range, and an AC fast charger can fully charge its 14.7kWh (total) battery in around three hours.
A four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine coupled to an integrated starter-generator powers the two mild hybrid vehicles. The base B5 has 250 horsepower, while the B6 can have 300 horsepower thanks to an e-supercharger. According to Volvo, the Miller combustion cycle has been included in the mild-hybrid engines to maximize fuel efficiency. The official fuel economy for the B5 is 14 km/l, while for the B6, it is 13.5 km/l.
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Volvo XC90 Facelift: Mechanical Changes
The XC90’s ride is supposed to be quieter thanks to more sound insulation, according to the brand. Volvo has also updated the standard suspension, adding an integrated link at the back, a new double-wishbone setup up front, and frequency-selective damping. According to Volvo, the changes enhance stability and ride comfort. The electronically controlled air suspension, which uses a technology that monitors the road 500 times per second, will still be an optional addition.
Volvo XC90 Facelift: Interior and Exterior Changes
The XC90’s ride is supposed to be quieter thanks to more sound insulation, according to the brand. Volvo has also updated the standard suspension, adding an integrated link at the back, a new double-wishbone setup up front, and frequency-selective damping. According to Volvo, the changes enhance stability and ride comfort. The electronically controlled air suspension, which uses a technology that monitors the road 500 times per second, will still be an optional addition.
Another little update to the cabin was made, also drawing inspiration from the EX90. More textured materials and a new horizontal design are available, along with the choice of “responsibly produced” Nordico and Herringbone Weave upholstery. A new wireless smartphone charger and a “2+1” cup holder have been added to the redesigned center console.
The new 11.2-inch touchscreen is the largest internal modification. It uses the same Google-based software as the EX90, which has a better resolution and supports over-the-air updates. Volvo added that accessing important features now required fewer keystrokes thanks to the redesigned operating system.
There will still be three, six, and seven-seat options for the XC90. In mild hybrids, there are 680 liters of space behind the second row; in plug-in hybrid vehicles, it’s 640 liters. There are 302 liters and 262 liters of room, respectively, with the third row in place.
Volvo XC90 Facelift: India Launch
First deliveries of the XC90 facelift are anticipated in a few markets before the year ends, with production of the vehicle expected to begin later this year in worldwide markets. Although an official launch date for the updated XC90 in India has not yet been announced, the pre-facelift model, which retails for Rs 1.01 crore ex-showroom, may make its way to the nation. In India it will still face competition from vehicles like the Mercedes GLE, BMW X5, and Audi Q7.
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