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Volvo won’t give up on the XC90

Three years ago, Volvo took big steps towards the complete electrification of its fleet, but problems with production and a drop in demand, confronted the Swedish company with reality. Customers still remained loyal to ICE cars, so Volvo decided to keep its largest SUV powered by an internal combustion engine in the range.

In September, Volvo revealed a refreshed edition of the XC90 SUV, which retained the design of its predecessor with the addition of some details such as redesigned “Thor’s Hammer” lights and diagonal slats of the radiator grille. The interior is also slightly improved, with a new 11.2-inch touchscreen instead of the old 9.0-inch one, optimized operating system, the center console provides additional storage space, while the wireless smartphone charger has been relocated.

Under the hood is a 2.0-L four-cylinder turbo engine combined with a 48-volt electric motor with a total power from 247 hp to 295 hp, and customers will also be able to choose a hybrid version with 455 hp. All versions come with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels. It should be noted that the refreshed edition has better handling thanks to the optional air suspension, which provides a comfortable and isolated ride, but also coped well with most road situations.

Volvo has announced that it will continue to produce cars with internal combustion engines after 2030, but they will have mild hybrid systems and will be produced in limited series. This does not mean that they have given up on full electrification, as Volvo is one of the few European manufacturers that are still strongly advocating EVs.

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Refreshed Volvo XC90

At the 2002 North American International Auto Show Volvo unveiled its mid-size luxury SUV, the XC90. So far, several versions of this model have been presented, as well as a refreshed edition in 2019. Now, another refreshed version has hit the market.

The new XC90 has retained the design of its predecessor with the addition of redesigned “Thor’s Hammer” lights and diagonal slats of the radiator grille. The interior is also slightly improved, with a new 11.2-inch touchscreen instead of the old 9.0-inch one, the operating system has been optimized, the center console provides additional storage space, while the wireless smartphone charger has been relocated. There’s also a new cup holder that can hold thinner cans and bottles firmly, so there’s no more noise from moving around.

When it comes to the powertrain, the B5 and B6 powertrains receive help from a 48-volt electric motor, which in combination with a 2.0-L four-cylinder turbo engine delivers 247 hp and 295 hp, respectively. The hybrid option delivers 455 hp, and power is sent to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission in all options. This option reaches 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, and thanks to the 14.9-kWh battery pack, it has an electric range of 70 kilometers.

The refreshed XC90 has better handling thanks to the optional air suspension, which provides a comfortable and isolated ride, but also coped well with most road situations.

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