All-new Volvo S90 a ‘Swede’ deal

POLOKWANE – The all-new Volvo S90 marks a giant step forward for Volvo Cars. This Swedish car maker is better-known for its SUV’s and estates, but with the launch of the S90 Volvo the intent is clearly aimed on shaking up the premium sedan segment with this distinctive executive class sedan.

It is equipped with a host of new technologies ranging from cutting edge safety features to cloud-based apps and services.

The all-new Volvo S90 is further proof of the Swedish brand’s continuing transformation.

The new Volvo S90 comes equipped with an advanced semi-autonomous drive feature named Pilot Assist.

This system gives gentle steering inputs to keep the car properly aligned within lane markings up to highway speeds of around 130 km/h and no longer needs to follow another car.

Pilot Assist is another step towards full autonomous drive, a key innovation area for Volvo.

The all-new Volvo S90 will also come with a clean and powerful T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain and one of the most luxuriously appointed interiors and connected infotainment systems in the large sedan segment.

The S90 also introduces a world first function to City Safety, large animal detection, which is capable of detecting large animals such as horses, night or day.

The technology utilises an intuitive warning and brake support to help avoid a collision.

The S90 is set to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, with the South African launch earmarked for late 2016.