The first prototype of the Volvo S90 sedan has been spotted undergoing tests on international roads under heavy camouflage. Once in production, it is expected to become Volvo’s new flagship sedan.
Drawing inspiration from the Volvo Concept Coupe, the S90 is expected to be larger than the S80, improving interior space and road presence. The new car will be based on the Scalable Architecture Platform, like the new XC90 and is expected to share a few common design elements such as the ‘Thor’s Hammer’ LED daytime-running lights — a feature that could become common to all future Volvos.
The interior of the new Volvo could also be on the lines of the new XC90, with Volvo UK’s managing director Nick Connor stating that it would be an evolution of the design found in the new XC90.
In terms of engines, the S90 will likely feature the existing powertrains from the new XC90. This means that the new sedan will be powered by the 2.0-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder diesel engines with a possibility of the T8 hybrid system making its way into the production car.
Volvo India will see a slew of new models launching this year in addition to the already-introduced new second-generation XC90 and V40 Cross Country T4 petrol. The company is also expected to launch the S60 T6 — the petrol variant of the S60 — and the V40 hatchback, the standard version of the V40 Cross Country. The S60 T6 will be powered by a 304bhp turbo-petrol motor while the V40 will carry the same engines as its Cross Country sibling.