The All-New Volvo XC90 R-Design takes the full sized SUV further upmarket.

• Host of visual, dynamic and equipment upgrades
• Key equipment includes 20-inch alloy wheels, leather sports seats and a 12.3-inch TFT information display
• Available now, priced from £49,785

Volvo Car UK has launched a new R-Design version of its award-winning XC90. R-Design models are the sportiest XC90s to date, featuring a range of design, dynamic and equipment upgrades to give Volvo’s seven-seat SUV a sporty makeover.

The outside of the car is distinguished by 20-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, silver-effect door mirrors, gloss black mesh front grille and tinted rear windows. 

Inside, there are leather/nubuck sports seats, a 12.3-inch active TFT driver’s information display and a perforated leather-trimmed steering wheel complete with gearshift paddles. 

R-Design XC90s also get a powered front passenger seat with memory function (to match the driver’s seat), sports pedals, black headlining and upgraded interior lighting. There’s even an exclusive R-Design leather-clad remote key fob.

R-Design models come with Drive Mode Settings and Adjustable Steering Force as standard, too, which allow you to choose between different settings for the engine, transmission, steering and the optional air suspension.

This is on top of the already generous standard specification of entry-level XC90 Momentum models, which includes a nine-inch touch screen control system, Sensus Navigation, two-zone climate control with Volvo’s ground-breaking CleanZone air quality system, LED headlights, power-operated tailgate with handsfree opening, and the Volvo On Call mobile app. 

Standard safety equipment includes City Safety (which features pedestrian and cyclist detection, and front collision warning with full auto brake), driver alert control with lane departure warning, and front, side and full-length curtain airbags.

Nick Connor, Managing Director of Volvo Car UK, said: “The launch of the XC90 R-Design makes our premium seven-seat SUV even more distinctive and dynamic than before. Its sportier looks certainly make it stand out on the road, and its extra equipment ensures that the interior is as luxurious as it is stunning.”

R-Design versions are available with the D5 diesel and T6 petrol Drive-E engines, and in T8 Twin Engine petrol-electric hybrid form. Prices of the XC90 R-Design start at £49,785 OTR.

USA - The Volvo XC90 takes the Motor Trend SUV Of The Year for the Second Time, and well deserved it is too.

The Volvo XC90 has been named Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year for the second time.

Developed from the ground up on Volvo’s unique Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), with a 316 horsepower, supercharged and turbocharged Drive-E engine featuring an EPA rating of 25 mpg highway. 

A tablet-like Sensus control system, and understated Scandinavian design, the all-new 2016 XC90 sets a new standard for the luxury SUV segment. 

With its full suite of IntelliSafe features and two more world firsts for safety, the all-new Volvo XC90 is also the safest Volvo ever.

“Everyone at Volvo Cars is exceptionally proud to win the Motor Trend SUV of the Year award,” said Lex Kerssemakers, president and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America. “The all-new XC90 is a strong indicator of things to come at Volvo.”

Kerssemakers accepted the iconic Golden Calipers trophy at an award ceremony tonight near Motor Trend’soffices in El Segundo, California.

When it was introduced in 2002, the original XC90 won Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year as it redefined the seven-passenger SUV segment.

Motor Trend's Sport/Utility of the Year is not a comparison test, and is only open to all-new or substantially upgraded vehicles that have gone on sale in the 12 months from November 1 of the previous year.

To judge contenders for the award, Motor Trend's editorial staff conducted an exhaustive three-phase testing process. Phase one includes a full tech check and weigh-in, then full track testing to establish baseline data for acceleration, braking, and handling. 

Phase two involves three days of road loops offering a range of road surfaces and traffic conditions to evaluate ride and handling, engine and transmission smoothness and responsiveness, wind and road noise, and ergonomics. 

An off-road section tests traction, stability, and braking control systems. In the third phase, the judges debate and deliberate. The judging criteria include the following categories:

Design Advancement - well-executed exterior and interior styling; innovative vehicle packaging; good selection and use of materials.

Engineering Excellence - total vehicle concept and execution; clever solutions to packaging, manufacturing and dynamics issues; cost-effective tech that benefits the consumer.

Performance of Intended Function - how well the vehicle does the job its planners, designers, and engineers intended it to do.

Efficiency - low fuel consumption and carbon footprint, relative to the vehicle's competitive set.

Safety - a vehicle's ability to help the driver avoid a crash, as well as the secondary safety measures that protect its occupants from harm during a crash.

Value - competitive price and equipment levels, measured against those of vehicles in the same market segment.

All-New Volvo XC-90 T8 Twin Engine receives approval for Plug-In Car grant.

Volvo’s first ever petrol plug-in hybrid, the XC90 T8 Twin Engine, has qualified for the UK Plug-in Car Grant (PICG) scheme from the Office of Low Emissions (OLEV). The new XC90 T8 Twin engine is now available with an on-road price of £54,955 (including PICG).

The award-winning XC90 is the first car to be built on Volvo’s first in-house designed and built platform (SPA – Scalable Product Architecture), powered by Volvo’s new Drive-E powertrains.

  

The SPA platform is designed to incorporate electrification without encroaching on interior space, with the necessary battery pack being neatly concealed within the centre console. The Drive-E powertrain, from its initial concept, was designed to include electrification, with the new XC90 utilising both a 320hp petrol engine and 87hp electric motor.

With a combined output of 407hp, this 7-seat SUV emits an impressively low figure of just 49g/km of CO₂, at the same time being able to go from stand still to 60mph in only 5.3 seconds.

The XC90 T8 Twin engine allows the driver to choose multiple drive modes:

• Pure – allows drivers to use electric energy for up to 28 miles with zero exhaust emissions
• Hybrid – uses a combination of the electrical and petrol motors to achieve reduced CO₂ exhaust emissions
• Power – utilises the full power from both the petrol and electric motors allowing the driver to use the full 407hp available

The Plug in Car Grant (PICG) has a designed criteria to encourage manufactures to decrease the level of outputted CO₂ exhaust emissions. To achieve this, hybrid vehicles must emit less than 75g/km, a minimal travelling range of 10 miles and must reach a speed of at least 60mph.

Companies choosing the XC90 T8 Twin Engine can benefit by writing down as much as 100% of the cost against their income tax liability. Driver who choose the XC90 T8 Momentum pay as little as £99.83 BIK a month (40% tax payer) whilst enjoying a full 7-seat SUV with 407hp.

The XC90 T8 is available in three designs: Momentum, R-Design and Inscription.

Volvo extends it's Drive-E engine range, all with lower emissions and better consumption.

• New four-cylinder Drive-E engines introduced across the range
• High performance with lower emissions and improved fuel consumption
• Equipment and specification changes for MY16

Volvo Car UK has increased the availability of its new Euro VI compliant Drive-E engines by replacing all of its front-wheel-drive models with the new four-cylinder engines. 

This roll-out of the Drive-E powertrain family, Volvo’s in-house designed and built engines and gearboxes, marks a further step in its technological independence and also ends Volvo’s reliance on engines sourced from other manufacturers.

The engines are built with a maximum of 2.0-litres and four cylinders, using a mixture of turbocharging, supercharging and electrification to produce varying power outputs. 

This configuration allows for lower weight, size and complexity, all resulting in lower emissions and fuel consumption.

New to selected models across the range are petrol powered T2 and T3, and diesel powered D2 and D3 engines. They join the four-cylinder T5/T5AWD and D4 Drive-E engines which were launched in 2014.

Along with the new Drive-E engines, a number of other enhancements have also been introduced across the model range, details are highlighted below.

V40

• All manual diesel V40 and V40 R-Design models (120hp to 190hp) now with sub-100g/km CO₂ emissions thanks to the arrival of the new Drive-E engines.
• New 1.5-litre petrol auto option introduced.
• New colours Magic Blue and Onyx Black replace Caspian Blue and Black Sapphire.

V40 Diesel
Engine	CO2 g/km	MPG	Power	Notes
D2	94	78.5	120hp	Power increased by 5hp over previous D2.
D3	99	74.3	150hp	CO2 emissions and fuel consumption both improved (by 15gkm and 8.6mpg respectively) over previous D3.

V40 Petrol
Engine	CO2 g/km	MPG	Power	Notes
T2 Auto	129	51.4	122hp	New 1.5-litre T2 Auto (6-speed) engine introduced.
T3 Auto	129	51.4	152hp	New 1.5-litre T3 Auto (6-speed) engine introduced.

V40 Cross Country

• Two new four-cylinder diesel Drive-E engines introduced on V40 Cross Country with enhanced power, emissions and fuel consumption.
• D2 and D3 manual variants both now with sub-100g/km CO₂ emissions.
• New colours Magic Blue and Onyx Black replace Caspian Blue and Black Sapphire.

V40 Cross Country
Engine	CO2 g/km	MPG	Power	Notes
D2	96	76.4	120hp	Power increased by 5hp over previous D2. Emissions cut by 3g/km to 96g/km.
D3	99	74.3	150hp	Manual models now with sub 100g/km CO2 emissions - cut by 18gkm with 10.1mpg fuel economy improvement compared to previous D3

S60

• New four-cylinder Drive-E petrol engines introduced – 2.0-litre T3 manual and 1.5-litre T3 auto.
• Two new diesel engines for D2 and D3, plus increased power for new 190hp D4.
• Ventilation system upgraded to Air Quality System and Rain Sensor now standard. Rebel Blue, Black Sapphire and Caspian Blue are removed and replaced with Onyx Black, Magic Blue and Osmium Grey.
• Two new wheel designs: 18” Skadi and 19” Portia

S60 diesel
Engine	CO2 g/km	MPG	Power	Notes
D2	99	74.3	120	New four-cylinder 2.0-litre Drive-E engine introduced
D3	102	72.4	150	New four-cylinder 2.0-litre Drive-E engine introduced
D4	102	72.8	190	Power increased from 181 to 190hp for MY2016

S60 petrol
Engine	CO2 g/km	MPG	Power	Notes
T3 manual	131	50.4	152hp	New 2.0-litre Drive-E petrol engine for T3 manual
T3 auto	135	48.7	152hp	New 1.5-litre Drive-E petrol engine for T3 auto

V60

• Two new diesel engines for D2 and D3, plus increased power for new 190hp D4.
• More powerful V60 Hybrid is renamed D6 Twin Engine, in-line with the naming of the hybrid XC90.  
• The previously fitted Pollen Filter is upgraded to Air Quality System and Rain Sensor is added as standard. Onyx Black, Magic Blue and Osmium Grey replace Rebel Blue, Black Sapphire and Caspian Blue.
• Two new wheel designs: 18” Skadi and 19” Portia

V60 diesel
Engine	CO2 g/km	MPG	Power	Notes
D2	101	74.3	120	New four-cylinder 2.0-litre Drive-E engine introduced
D3	105	70.6	150	New four-cylinder 2.0-litre Drive-E engine introduced
D4	104	70.6	190	Power increased from 181 to 190hp for 2016

V60 D6 Twin Engine
Engine	CO2 g/km	MPG	Power	Notes
D6 Twin Engine	48	155.2	220+70	Power increased by 5hp to 220. Renamed V60 D6 Twin Engine

V60 petrol
Engine	CO2 g/km	MPG	Power	Notes
T3 manual	135	48.7	152hp	New 2.0-litre Drive-E petrol engine for T3 manual
T3 auto	138	47.9	152hp	New 1.5-litre Drive-E petrol engine for T3 auto

XC60

• Power increase for front-wheel-drive, four-cylinder Drive-E D4 diesel model - now 190hp.
• All-wheel-drive D4 and D5 variants retain five-cylinder engines but with power output increased to 190hp and significant CO₂ emissions reductions.
• Rain Sensor and Air Quality System become standard on all specifications levels. Magic Blue, Osmium Grey and Onyx Black paint options are added.
• Two new wheel designs: 18” Leda and 19” Lesath

XC60 diesel
Engine	CO2 g/km (auto)	MPG (auto)	Power	Notes
D4 FWD	117 (124)	62.8 (60.1)	190	9hp power increase to 190hp
D4 AWD (5-cyl)	137 (149)	54.3 (49.6)	190	9hp power increase to 190hp. 20g/km CO2reduction for auto model – now 149g/km
D5 AWD (5-cyl)	137 (149)	54.3 (49.6)	220	5hp power increase to 220hp. 20g/km CO2reduction for auto model – now 149g/km

V70

• Increased power for new V70 D3 with lower emissions and improved fuel consumption.
• Air Quality System and Rain Sensor become standard and Onyx Black and Magic Blue are new colours added to the option list.
• Two new wheel designs: 18” Skadi and 19” Portia

V70 diesel
Engine	CO2 g/km	MPG	Power	Notes
D3	108*	68.9	150	New D3 engine with 14hp power increase over previous engine. Fuel economy and emissions both improved.

*108g/km for Business Edition model.

XC70

• Emissions reduction and improved fuel economy for D4 AWD
• Increased power for D5 AWD with improved emissions and fuel economy
• Magic Blue, Rich Java and Onyx Black are now available to choose and the Pollen Filter is upgraded to Air Quality System.
• New wheel design: 18” Leda

XC70 diesel
Engine	CO2g/km	MPG	Power	Notes
D4 AWD (5-cyl) Geartronic	153	48.7	181hp	16g/km improvement on CO2 emissions. Fuel consumption up by 4.6mpg
D5 AWD (5-cyl) Geartronic	153	48.7	220hp	Power increased by 5hp to 220hp. Emissions reduced by 16g/km with improved fuel consumption