Volvo Reveals S90 Sedan, India Launch Expected in Q4 2016

Volvo Reveals S90 Sedan, India Launch Expected in Q4 2016

Volvo has released quite a few formidable luxury cars this season and with the end of the year 2015 coming up, the company has revealed a premium mid-sized luxury sedan Volvo S90. The Indian audience would have to wait for the official launch though with the company scheduling its release in the fourth quarter next year. The competition is quite strong for the luxury saloon as it aims to take on the likes of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series, Audi A6 and Jaguar XF.

Volvo S90 will probably get two different engines as far as its model in India and overseas is concerned. For the global audience, Volvo S90 would work with the 394hp T8 Twin plug-in hybrid powertrain whereas for the Indian audience, the saloon will get the same 2-litre diesel motor that we saw with XC90.

Mr. Hakan Samuelsson, who is the President and CEO of Volvo Car Group was quite confident of S90’s launch and stated his elation over the success of their previous launch Volvo XC90. He said that the company showed great intent with the launch of Volvo XC90 and are now in a great position in the market compared to their competitors. He also said that the company is now reviving itself showing great resurgence with the investment of $11 Billion in the last five years. Mr. Hakan Samuelsson believes that the company re-imagined the concept of Volvo cars and is now making true on its promise as far as delivery is concerned.

There are plenty of features to look forward to with Volvo S90 including the Volvo Pilot assist that according to the company, provides drivers with subtle steering inputs so as to keep the car in line with the lane markings within a speed of 130kmph. This means that you do not have to follow another car. Volvo S90 is further equipped with technology that can sense the presence of large animals, or even the difference between day and night. However, this is not a technology designed to alert the driver but rather to assist him or her.

The Managing Director of Volvo Auto India, Mr. Tom Von Bonsdorff said that the company is very excited about the global unveiling of Volvo S90 and is very confident about its potential success. Volvo is already riding high on the success of its previous launch Volvo XC90 and is banking on Volvo S90 for the same kind of success. One of the more noteworthy highlights of Volvo S90 is the presence of the new design language which is apparent from the Thor’s Hammer LED light signature. Mr. Tom Von Bonsdorff said that the Indian launch would be anywhere around the fourth quarter next year while the official unveiling and pricing details will be disclosed then as well.

Volvo is aiming to take its cars to the next level with high-end luxury experience from the point of view of interiors. The Senior Vice President Design at Volvo Car Group, Mr. Thomas Ingenlath stated that the company aims to take the design of Volvo cars to a higher level that delivers aesthetic value that has been unparallel in this segment.

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