Volvo India teases S90 (facelift); to be launched in 2021
At the digital premiere of the S60 (facelift) in India, Volvo shared a teaser of the S90 (facelift), confirming that the luxury sedan will be launched in the country sometime in 2021. The upcoming facelifted S90 will have a clean and minimalist design, a feature-rich, upmarket cabin, and a hybrid powertrain - similar to the international variant. Here's our roundup.
2021 Volvo S90: At a glance
The facelifted Volvo S90 will have an eye-catching look, featuring a sloping roofline, a chrome-finished vertical slat grille, a new bumper, and the iconic "Thor's Hammer" LED headlights. The car will be flanked by blacked-out B-pillars, ORVMs, and designer alloy wheels. On the rear side, it will have 'Volvo' lettering, a 'T8 AWD Recharge' badge, and C-shaped LED tail lamps.
Power and performance
Like the international model, the India-bound S90 (facelift) is likely to get a hybrid powertrain setup, which includes a 320hp/400Nm 2.0-liter petrol mill and an 87hp/240Nm electric motor. Transmission duties will be handled by an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
How will the cabin look like?
The Volvo S90 (facelift) will have a 5-seater cabin, featuring a head-up display, a Bowers and Wilkins surround sound system, an advanced air cleaner, and a multifunctional power steering wheel. It will house a touchscreen infotainment system with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For safety, the sedan will get multiple airbags, a 360-degree-view camera, a blind spot monitoring system, and cross-traffic assist.
What about the pricing?
The facelifted Volvo S90 sedan is likely to be launched in India in the second half of 2021. It should cost more than the current-generation model, which is priced at Rs. 58.90 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
