This creates a near button-free environment, which can be somewhat unsettling at first, but the moment I viewed it as an iPad, all was well.Īccents such as the Orrefors crystal shift knob and wood inlays remind me of a men’s club cigar room or a gentleman’s lounge. The majority of the action takes place on the centre-mounted, tablet-like, 9.3” touchscreen. Less is generally more and the XC90’s dashboard is essentially picture perfect. Volvo nailed this one too, and right on the nose. There are numerous aspects that catch the eye but my favorite is the P1800S inspired grille.Īs with any self-respecting, chart-topping vehicle, the cabin’s accoutrements are the true measure of the vehicle’s worth. It’s a rare thing to combine posh good looks and a muscular stance, but the designers over in Gothenburg got it right. In order to capitalize on the XC90’s name and the booming segment, they selected it as the first vehicle to receive a new lease on life.įor the 2016 model year, the XC90 flaunts a whole new exterior design that is as elegant as it is bold. Back in 2003, Volvo launched the XC90 to much critical acclaim and despite receiving little attention in 12 years, it remained fairly popular thanks to its versatility and practicality. Utility vehicles are very popular high-end utility vehicles are all the rage. Also: 2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS and Turbo S: Dynamic And Exclusive.Also: 2016 Range Rover Sport Td6: The Renaissance Diesel.The task at hand is monumental, but with the Geely Holding Group’s financial backing and resources, Volvo’s never had a better chance at laying claim to a larger slice of the lucrative luxury car segment. This underdog carmaker is taking on the established world of the posh high-end German luxury brands and teaching them a thing or two along the way. It is about creating driving pleasure and usable performance, something I definitely think we have achieved," said Thed Björk, who drives a Volvo S60 Polestar TC1 with Drive-E technology in the 2016 FIA World Touring Car Championship.Īll changes as part of the Polestar Performance Optimisation are made with certified emissions, fuel consumption, service intervals and Volvo warranties unchanged.If you’re a fan of evolution and watching history unfold, sit back, relax and tune in to Volvo. While an SUV like the XC90 might be far from what we usually work with, the core of the optimisation is the very same thing.
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"It is amazing for me as a racing and development driver to be able to work with the same kind of technology and philosophy for the XC90 as with my S60 race car. Reigning four-time Scandinavian Touring Car Championship (STCC) champion and Polestar Cyan Racing driver Thed Björk has been part of the optimisation development. This prevents unwanted gearshifts mid-corner that can unsettle the balance of the car, providing the driver with improved response and control during active driving. One of the main features of the new optimisation is the gear hold function that holds the selected gear during cornering at high lateral g-forces. By improving throttle response, gearshift hold, speed and precision, as well as overall engine performance, the XC90 T8 reaches a new level of driving pleasure. The new generation Polestar optimisation does not only optimise the engine performance, but rather the entire drivetrain in five key areas. The Polestar optimisation increases the performance to 421 hp and 680 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds, all this with unchanged, class-leading consumption of 2.1 l/100 km and 43 km of pure electric range. The new generation Polestar Performance Optimisation has been released for the Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine, making the world's most powerful and cleanest SUV even faster and more inspiring to drive.
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