Volvo shows new vehicles & new software at the 90/90 Day
of Kasimir Hupe 
on September 05, 2024, 12:34 | Write a comment
Volvo announced some exciting news on September 04th as part of the 90/90 Day. The focus was on the new Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), the upcoming delivery of the all-electric EX90 later this month and a teaser of the ES90 sedan. In addition, a new generation of Volvo x Google Android Automotive software will soon be distributed to all models, including those already launched in 2020.
The new XC90 PHEV – Technical data and modernized interior
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- Image: Volvo Cars Germany
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- Image: Volvo Cars Germany
The Volvo XC90 will be available in two variants. The entry-level variant B5 AWD is equipped with a 250 hp (184 kW) mild hybrid petrol engine. The T8 eAWD is a plug-in hybrid that combines 310 hp (228 kW) of the combustion engine with 145 hp (107 kW) of the electric motor. A 19 kWh battery (14,7 kWh net) enables a WLTP range of over 70 km. It can only be charged with AC at 6,4 kW (2-phase), so a charging time of around three hours is required to charge the battery from zero to 100 percent.
The interior has also been modernized. The centerpiece is a central 11,2-inch display that is placed freely in the middle of the dashboard and offers the latest Volvo user interface, which is already in use in the EX90 and EX30. Other features include a wireless smartphone charging cradle, a redesigned dashboard, a redesigned center tunnel with 2+1 cup holders and new sustainable organic materials for the seat covers.
The fully electric EX90 – delivery from the end of September
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The Swedish automaker has also announced that the first units of the fully electric premium SUV EX90 will be delivered to customers in the United States and Europe later this month. Deliveries in other markets will then follow in the fourth quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. With the EX90, Volvo is particularly targeting the American market. To meet this focus and at the same time meet global demand, the large electric SUV will be manufactured for the global market at the Volvo plant in Charleston, South Carolina. produe.
New Volvo x Google Android Automotive software
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A revised version of the Android Automotive software, which is used not only in the latest models such as the EX90 and XC90, but also in all Volvo models that have been launched since 2020, was also presented. Thanks to a comprehensive over-the-air update, around 2,5 million vehicles worldwide are expected to benefit from this innovation. profit.
The new user interface aims to make it easier to access the most frequently used functions. Apps such as Google Maps, music control and phone are now accessible directly from the home screen. This is intended to reduce the number of interactions while driving and increase safety and comfort.
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In addition to the EX90 and XC90, there is also a first taste of the ES90 sedan. No exact technical details have been released yet, but the teaser suggests an elegant and aerodynamic silhouette.
Image: Volvo Cars Germany
On September 5, 2024, Volvo also presented the so-called "Volvo Cars Superset" at the Capital Market Day in Gothenburg. The Superset is a modular system of systems, modules, software and hardware. It can be flexibly applied to different vehicle classes and is intended to be continuously improved.