Refreshed Volvo S90 Hybrid Debuts with 80km EV Range and Advanced Tech

Refreshed Volvo S90 Hybrid Debuts with 80km EV Range and Advanced Tech

Abu Dhabi : The S90 is set to launch in China this summer, with other markets to follow later.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Is the new S90 a full EV or hybrid?

    It’s a plug-in hybrid with up to 80 km electric range and a mild hybrid option too.
  • What’s new in the tech department?

    A faster, smoother infotainment system with an 11.2-inch screen and OTA updates.
  • How does it support safety?

    Pilot Assist offers smart driving aid with auto braking, lane centering, and adaptive cruise.
  • Volvo unveils the updated S90 plug-in hybrid with elegant design, new infotainment, 80km electric range, and Pilot Assist, set to arrive in select markets later this year. Without wasting much time, let’s explore how the new Volvo S90 pushes luxury, safety, and electrification forward.

    Hybrid Power with Everyday Electric Drive

    The S90 comes in two electrified versions:

    • Plug-in hybrid: Offers 80km pure electric range under WLTP and added petrol power when needed.
    • Mild hybrid: Uses a four-cylinder turbo petrol engine with front-wheel drive for efficient, smooth performance.

    Volvo notes that nearly half of the distance covered by its plug-in hybrids globally is electric-only, showing real-world practicality.Full Front View of S90 2025

    Tech and Infotainment Get a Big Boost

    Volvo’s new-gen infotainment system is now in the S90, offering faster response and a cleaner interface.

    Feature

    Description

    Infotainment screen

    New 11.2-inch free-standing touchscreen

    User interface

    Human-centric, quicker, safer to use

    Software updates

    Over-the-air updates for future improvements

    These changes ensure the S90 stays fresh and up-to-date even after delivery.

    Elegance Meets Scandinavian Simplicity

    The new design upgrades add sophistication to the S90’s signature style:

    • New sculpted front bumper and bonnet.
    • Slim Thor’s Hammer Matrix LED headlights.
    • Updated rear with integrated tail lights.
    • Bold grille and flowing silhouette.

    Two new colours, Aurora Silver and Mulberry Red, join the lineup, along with fresh diamond-cut alloy wheels in raw aluminium and gloss black.S90 2025 Center Console

    A Luxurious and Comfortable Cabin

    Volvo has focused on human-first comfort. Highlights include:

    • Premium cabin materials.
    • Advanced sound insulation.
    • Adaptive suspension as standard.
    • Flexible layout with intuitive controls.

    These elements bring a relaxing and classy experience for both drivers and passengers.

    Pilot Assist and Volvo’s Signature Safety

    Volvo keeps safety at the core with these features:

    • Pilot assist: Follows traffic, adapts speed, and helps keep the car in-lane.
    • Brake to standstill: Great for traffic jams.
    • Safety cage: Built for crash protection  

    The S90 supports both solo driving and long-distance cruising with confidence and ease.Rear Cross Side View of Volvo S90 2025

    Launch Timeline and Availability

    Volvo says the new S90 will first arrive in China by summer, with other markets, including the UAE, to follow later. The sedan is positioned alongside the upcoming fully electric ES90 to offer full choice to buyers.

    The refreshed Volvo S90 blends electric performance, elegant design, advanced safety, and smart tech into a luxury sedan package. With up to 80 km electric-only driving, smarter infotainment, and timeless Scandinavian styling, it stands ready to win over UAE buyers looking for a sleek hybrid alternative in the executive sedan class.

    Amirul Hazmi

    Amirul Hazmi

    Started his career in automotive manufacturing line for a German automaker, Amirul’s passion for cars actually nurtured way before that. Been playing with toy cars before he starts walking, talks about cars more than anything else and values different driving characteristics of different cars, he made a sideways jump to auto journalism into a motoring newspaper for a short stint before joining a digital publication. An ideal automobile for him is not an 8.0-litre twin-turbocharged all-wheel-drive hypercar, but a machine that contain the balance between mass and power, partnered with a responsive engine and minimal driving assists.

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