Tag: V90

  • Volvo XC40 gets prestigious award from Kelley Blue Book

    2019 Volvo XC402020 Volvo XC40 has managed to hold its vale better than most other vehicles in the segment, according to experts at Kelley Blue Book. As you might know, this is organization that makes comprehensive tests and evaluations and give a real advice to future buyers for certain vehicles and their real worth.

    The XC40 has won this year’s Kelley Blue Book Resale Value Award in the Luxury Subcompact SUV category. In fact, this is the second Volvo that takes an award this year from the third-party experts. Volvo V90 luxury wagon won an ALG Residual Value Award in November 2019.

    Also, Kelley Blue Book says that there are numerous new-car buyers who do not realize that depreciation often is the greatest expense incurred by drivers during the first five years of vehicle’s ownership.

    2019 Volvo XC40

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    New Volvo XC40 has a starting price of $33,700USD and comes with numerous features as part of the standard equipment – there are numerous cutting-edge safety and utility functions, along with many driver-assisting technologies and gadgets. In fact, this is the first vehicle to be offered through Care by Volvo, brand’s program that gives customers the option to subscribe to their vehicles instead of a traditional purchase or lease. Care by Volvo subscribers can order their vehicle online.

    2019 Volvo XC40

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  • Volvo V90 continues to win awards and prices – here’s what’s special about this one!

    2019-Volvo-V90-910V90, Volvo’s sexy and practical large estate vehicle, has been honored with the Used Executive Car of the Year award in the 2019 Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards. Volvo Selekt Approved Used Cars was also named Manufacturer Used Car Website of the Year. Announced at a ceremony in London, these latest achievements for the Swedish pride showcase how the brand continues to deliver us high-quality products that endure the test of time.

    The V90 benefits from Volvo’s famous heritage of estate vehicle design, while, at the same time, embraces all the futuristic that the brand has to show the world. Vehicle’s clean and elegant styling inside and out is blended with smart packaging and of course, an advanced drivetrain system. The lineup is offered with a choice of agile 2.0-liter petrol and diesel engines – all matched to a smooth eight-speed automatic gearbox. Additionally, Volvo’s efficient Twin Engine petrol-electric plug-in hybrid system delivers low emissions and the ability to cover up to 25 miles on pure electric power.

    Also, as expected, V90 is geared with Volvo’s notorious safety suite, which includes City Safety with Pilot Assist and numerous more features.

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    And as it comes to Volvo Selekt, it remains the best source for purchasing best-quality approved-used Volvo models, including the award-winning V90. Available exclusively via Volvo retailers, it provides comprehensive checks prior to being offered for sale. All Volvo Selekt Approved Used Cars are prepared by brand’s high standards, including software updates and engineering improvements. Neat!

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  • Check out the capabilities of the latest Volvo engine!

    2019 Volvo XC-90Volvo introduces performance and efficiency benefits of the T5 turbocharged petrol engine that would be available for S90 saloon, V90 estate, V90 Cross Country and XC90 SUV. With massive overall output of 250hp and 350Nm of torque, the T5 would ensure pleasurable, smooth and refined driving experience.

    The T5 joins the newest Volvo-designed-and-built Drive-E engines and reveal that Volvo hasn’t stopped to deliver us ever-evolving engineering solutions. This is an advanced piece of technology that would dramatically change the lineup it is designed for.

    The 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine benefits from numerous goodies, among which are variable valve system that supports driveability and overall efficiency, advanced combustion control for reduced power losses through internal friction and added single-scroll turbocharger that uses exhaust gases to force more air through the induction system. Neat!

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    Installed in S90 saloon, the new T5 will join the already satisfactory T4 petrol, D4 and D5 PowerPulse diesels. Paired to vehicle’s drivetrain system, the engine will offer combined cycle economy from 42.8 mpg and CO2 emissions from 154g/km. For the V90 unit, the engine will offer 38.2mpg and 172g/km with some enhanced performance capabilities: with such unit equipped, the vehicle is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100km/h in mere 7.4 seconds. For XC90 SUV, the T5 contributes by offering combined cycle of 35.8mphg and 184g/km and finishes the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

    2019 Volvo XC-90

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  • Going for a Cross Country Journey? Take a V90 With You!

    Volvo Cars has finally revealed the long-anticipated V90 Cross Country, which will complete the whole 90 Series lineup. As you might know, the first Cross Country was revealed twenty years ago and since then it became a sort of a symbol for the whole brand. So, what has changed two decades later?

    First of all, buyers will be granted with Volvo’s special Scalable Product Architecture, special drivetrain system that can endure the harsh Scandinavian conditions and the searing heat of Arizona and last, but not least, this impeccable Volvo Cars styling and quality that has brought the brand so many fans and enthusiasts.

    2016 Volvo V90 Cross Country

    Furthermore, the vehicle proudly demonstrates his neat exterior styling and character, while the interior will please driver and passengers with tons of high-quality features, including a new and sweet premium Bowers & Wilkins audio system.

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    Of course, there will be many customizable features, along with many optional additions and tweaks. Generally, buyers can customize the driving and expression character of the vehicle in many ways: from polished and smooth to aggressive and agile. The choice is all yours!

    2016 Volvo V90 Cross Country

    Production is scheduled for this autumn at the Volvo Cars Torslanda Plant in Sweden. Definitely an all-time favorite brand, Volvo continues with the quest to deliver us ever-evolving automobile wonders.

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  • Volvo Cars shows the dramatic epilogue of a well-said story. Check it out!

    2017 Volvo V90 with Zlatan IbrahimovicSad, but true: Zlatan Ibrahimović says goodbye to the Swedish national football team in a special Volvo video.

    As football fans would tell you, Ibrahimović represented Sweden for 15 years as a captain to the team and has done much about country’s sport achievements. Ibrahimović thanked his enormous fan base and said that he has played his last match in the yellow jersey. And of course, Volvo managed to capture the dramatic moment in a beautiful video.

    2017 Volvo V90 with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

    In the film, Zlatan and his fellow family take an emotional road trip to the new Volvo V90 and remember football player’s most notable moments and achievements back to where it all began in the Malmö neighborhood in Rosengård.

    As you might know, Zlatan’s journey in the world of football began back in late 1990s. Through his entire football career he played for clubs such as Paris St-Germain, Barcelona, Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan. He has received the Swedish player of the year award, the Golden Ball, for the record 10 times, nine of which are consecutive between 2007 to 2015. Cool.

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    And following the earlier success of the first Volvo/Zlatan film, named Prologue, the academy-award winner and world-renowned composer, Hans Zimmer has created a new track for the second video, named Epilogue.

    2017 Volvo V90 with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

    Following the earlier success of the first Volvo/Zlatan film, entitled ‘Prologue’, world-renowned and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer has created a new work for this second film, entitled ‘Epilogue’, reflecting the end of one story and the start of another.

    2017 Volvo V90 with Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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  • Volvo S90 and V90 flagships benefit from Polestar upgrades. Here are some details!

    2016 Volvo S90 Polestar Polestar launches a new generation of performance upgrade packs for the new Volvo S90 and V90 models. Also known as Polestar Performance Optimization, the pack enhances the whole drivetrain system and greatly improves driving dynamics and vehicle’s agility.

    As we have told you, the S90 and V90 models are the latest Volvo cars to incorporate the SPA technology, brand’s  new modular vehicle architecture that is expected to enhance Volvo’s whole 90 and 60 model lineup. And after Polestar brought some neat upgrades for the XC90 sweeties, the tuning team decided it is about time they did the same with Volvo’s flagship 90 range.

    The interesting thing is that Polestar Performance Optimization is not focused only on delivering more horsepower. The idea is to improve throttle and off-throttle response, gearshift speed and smoothness and to deliver overall smoother and more pleasurable ride.

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    Developed in close relation with Polestar Cyan Racing team, the performance pack is exclusively optimized for the D5 diesel, while a special T6 petrol pack will be available later this year. Also, the changes of the Polestar performance upgrades are made with certified emissions, fuel consumption, service intervals and of course, Volvo warranties.

    The first S90 and V90 lucky vehicles with the upgrade will be available for order in October 2016.

    Source: Polestar 

  • Volvo Releases the Swedish Beasts: 2017 V90 and S90 Are Available For Order

    2017 Volvo S90The new Volvo S90 and V90 are already available for order. Both models are offered with brand’s all-new Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) and the new lineup of Drive-E engines. Furthermore, both models will be available with a choice of two 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel power units: the efficient D4 and the agile D5 PowerPulse.

    The first one provides a total of 190hp (139kW) and is paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On the combined cycle it consumes a total of 64.2mpg and has 116g/km of CO2 emissions. The second engine, the D5, offers 235hp (172kW) and brings the PowerPulse technology. It uses compressed air that is stored in a tank in the engine bay to boost the turbo at low revs. This helps to reduce the turbo lag and pushes a bit the overall performance rates of the vehicle. Long story short, this one is for the sporty drivers out there.

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    But the engine system is not the only notable feature of the shiny Swedish machines. Both cars are geared with premium components and carry out only the highest quality materials. As standard, the entry level Momentum cars offer leather upholstery, LED headlights with active high beam, two-zone climate control, keyless engine start and more. In terms of technical gadgets, the standard equipment includes a 9-inch touch screen, satellite navigation, refined voice-control system and Internet access.

    SEE ALSO: Volvo Has Proudly Showcased the Stylish And Functional 2016 V90

    In terms of utility and safety features both models come with Pilot Assist, Volvo’s incredible semi-autonomous drive system that automatically keeps a set speed and distance from the vehicle in front and when needed engages the emergency brake. The latest version of City Safety is also part of the standard equipment.

    2017 Volvo V90

    There is also an optional Xenium upgrade pack which adds powered tilt and slide glass sunroof, parking camera with 360-degrees surround view and Park Assist Pilot.

    So, which one do you prefer?

    Source: Volvo Cars

  • Volvo Has Proudly Showcased the Stylish And Functional 2016 V90

    2016 Volvo V90The long-anticipated Volvo V90 was finally revealed in Stockholm, Sweden. The beautiful and flexible vehicle is the latest luxurious car in brand’s benchmark 90-series, along with the award-winning XC90 SUV and the recently-launched S90 luxury sedan.

    Based on Volvo’s trustworthy heritage that was created 60 years with the Volvo Duett, the latest Volvo V90 makes one more step forward with its incredible visuals, aesthetics and overall distinctive exterior and of course with its incredible functionality and practical nature that the brand is famous for.

    In fact, this is the third vehicle that was unveiled in Volvo’s top-of-the-line 90-series, all of which are built on brand’s special and intricate fully modular Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) technology that showed entire new worlds for exploration and upgrades.

    2016 Volvo V90

    What is also special about the V90 is the cutting-edge Pilot Assist semi-autonomous drive technology that is considered to be one of the most advanced of our time. It can detect large animals and run-off road mitigation. Other fresh features are the class-leading connectivity technologies as Apple CarPlay.

    SEE ALSO: Polestar Introduces Performance Optimisation for Volvo’s Drive-E T6 Models

    As you might know, Volvo Cars has worked tirelessly on the driving dynamics and the overall vehicle performance to deliver us incredibly smooth and pleasurable ride.

    2016 Volvo V90

    For the United States, the new Volvo V90 will arrive in 2017.

    Source: Volvo