LIVE Volvo S90 Introduction +VIDEO

Volvo Cars Stakes its Claim in the Premium Sedan Segment
with the Long-awaited S90

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All New Volvo S90 luxury sedan

GOTHENBURG - December 2, 2015: A decade and a half ago, Volvo rocked the automotive world with the introduction of its luxury S80 sedan. The S80 was the pinnacle of the Swedish car makers awakening from the design-slumber it had been in for many, many years. The S80 lead to the similarly styled S60 and S40, and the "V" wagon versions.

In recent years, since the Chinese takeover of Volvo, the brand has been known more for its SUVs. However with the launch of the S90 Volvo is clearly intent on shaking up the premium sedan segment again with a new distinctive executive class sedan.

The live Internet introduction has concluded, but you can watch our videos of the beautiful new S90 below.

Equipped with a host of new technologies ranging from cutting edge safety to cloud-based apps and services, the S90 is further proof of the Swedish brand's continuing transformation.

All New Volvo S90 luxury sedan

"With the launch of the XC90 we made a clear statement of intent. We are now clearly and firmly in the game. With $11 USD billion of investment over the past five years we have not only reimagined what Volvo Cars can be - we are now delivering on our promise of a resurgent and relevant Volvo Cars brand," said Håkan Samuelsson, President & CEO, Volvo Car Group.

The new Volvo S90 comes equipped with an advanced semi-autonomous drive feature, Pilot Assist. The system gives gentle steering inputs to keep the car properly aligned within lane markings up to motorway speeds of around 130 km/h and no longer needs to follow another car. Pilot Assist is another step towards full autonomous drive - a key innovation area for Volvo.

The S90 will also come with a clean and powerful T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain and one of the most luxuriously appointed interiors and connected infotainment systems in the large sedan segment.

"Our idea was to bring something entirely new to this rather conservative segment and deliver a visual expression that exudes leadership and confidence on the exterior. On the inside we have taken the S90 to the next level, delivering a high-end luxury experience that promises comfort and control," said Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President Design at Volvo Car Group.

The S90 also introduces a world first function to City Safety - large animal detection - a system capable of detecting large animals such as elk, horses or moose, night or day. The technology offers an intuitive warning and brake support to help avoid a collision. The S90 has also benefitted from Volvo Cars' recent investment in a highly advanced chassis simulator.

"The S90 has taken a big stride forwards in terms of driving dynamics, performance and ride. We have completely redesigned the Volvo driving experience from the ground up to deliver a sense of precision, engaging control and comfort," said Dr Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President, Research & Development at Volvo Car Group.

The S90 is set to be publicly unveiled at the NAIAS in Detroit.

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