Swedish carmaker Volvo has just made a bold and strong statement to its competitors in the luxury SUV segment of the global motoring retail market with the unveiling of the 2016 Volvo XC90.
The first variant of the 2016 Volvo XC90 midsize SUV featuring the T6 gasoline engine made it to the auto retail markets in June this year while its R-Design model was released last month.
The high-end T8 ‘Twin Engine’ plug-in hybrid model will arrive either this month or next month and is expected to come with a retail price of $69,100. Subsequently, the sportier R-Design T8 variant will also arrive early next year and is expected to have a retail price of not less than $71,000.
The 2016 Volvo XC90 prides itself with its distinctive Scandinavian design, cutting-edge technology, and highly fanatical focus on safety.
The luxury SUV, however, is very modest in its exterior design. But it still has that quiet elegance to go with its superb ergonomics and great handling and maneuverability.
A refreshing contrast
The 2016 XC90 is a seven-seat luxury SUV that offers a refreshing contrast to the functional and severe Teutonic interpretation of sophistication and elegance being offered by luxury carmakers Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
The luxury SUV continues with the long history of the Swedish carmaker to provide conscientious design and guaranteed solid durability that will win new customers and retain existing ones.
The 2016 Volvo XC90 is actually the first ever comprehensive redesign on the luxury SUV not just for this year but also for the brand’s entire 13-year history under the stable of the Swedish carmaker, notes Automobile News and Release Dates.
The exterior of the new Volvo luxury SUV is very conspicuous even to a new user. It comes crisper and more fluid than its predecessor. The 2016 XC90 neither looks larger than it should be nor does it telegraphs its level of prestige and sophistication.
The luxury of the 2016 Volvo XC90 is in its interior with its high-quality materials and thoughtfully-designed infotainment system, regarded as one of the more intuitive and easy to use among many complex systems currently being offered on other luxury vehicles.
Accentuating the center of the luxury SUV’s dashboard is a 9-inch touchscreen display which will respond quickly to the tablet-style command which the driver or passengers can both tap, swipe, stretch, or pinch, proving its intuitiveness compared to other infotainment displays in other vehicles.
Banking on its sales potentials
Volvo is actually pinning its hopes on the 2016 XC90 to generate the significant portion of its sales next year and in the coming years. That is precisely why the Swedish carmaker is still working on the development of new models of the 2016 XC90 which shall have more improved design, inside and out when they come out, notes Car Advice of Australia.
As a seven-seater luxury SUV, the 2016 XC90 is very roomy in the second and third rows. The integrated second-row booster seats are also a big plus for parents who are always after the welfare of their children on the backseats.
The 2016 Volvo XC90 is likely to appease buyers who want a car that will go around the bends in peace and comfort rather than those who desire point-and-shoot dynamism. It will also do the job for those SUV enthusiasts going around the city often because the steering is responsive and well weighted for parking moves
At higher speeds on more challenging patches of road, the XC90’s body rolls through corners but is not wobbly, and its good grip on the road can really be felt.
According to a car reviewer, the 2016 Volvo XC90 is more desirable on a total level than its competitors on both ends of the price spectrum.
The SUV accordingly has the combination of fun-but-laid-back driving style, impeccable interior decoration, and quirky looks that really set it apart from other luxury seven-seaters.
The 2016 Volvo XC90 really is a worthy successor to the name. It has markedly advanced the brand’s design by introducing new technology to the industry. Because it drives and performs well, it comes at the most opportune time for the brand.