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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is an executive sedan manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars from 2016. Its estate variant is called the Volvo V90.

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Predecessor: Volvo S80

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Models

For the model year of 2017 (the first model year), a short and long wheelbase sedan as well as an estate model were made available. For 2017, the short wheelbase model was sold in North America and Europe, while the long wheelbase model was primarily sold in China. Volvo has hinted at possible coupe variants, but not until at least 2020 as the Polestar 1. S90. Before its reveal, the first official pictures of the S90 were shown on Wednesday, 2 December 2015. The S90 was unveiled to the public in January 2016, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The S90's design was well received, winning the Production Car Design of the Year award for 2015. While not a direct successor to the second-generation S80, the S90 replaces it as the flagship sedan in Volvo's lineup. Several trim levels are available, ranging from Momentum to Inscription. In July 2016, an optional, cosmetic R-Design package was announced. A long wheelbase version was announced for availability in the United States. A mild hybrid version was offered in 2020. In 2023, Volvo removed conventional engines as an option, meaning mild hybrids are the base engine option in the US. In Cambodia, the S90 was previously imported and sold by HGB Auto, primarily in short‑wheelbase form, with only the S90 Inscription available through authorized dealerships. In subsequent years, Volvo significantly reduced its presence in the Cambodian market, and as of the mid‑2020s the S90 is no longer officially offered. For the 2022 model year in the United Kingdom, the range was limited to the S90 Recharge, a mild-hybrid sedan. The S90 Recharge was limited to Plus and Ultimate trim levels with the T8 AWD mild-hybrid engine, a 2.0-litre 455-horsepower (339 kW; 461 PS) 4-cylinder available with all-wheel-drive

Engines

The S90 is only available with 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines from the VEA family (Drive-E). The more powerful petrol engines are compound charged, as is the plug-in hybrid variant called the T8. The D5 diesel engine features Volvo's new PowerPulse technology that is designed to eliminate turbo lag, as well as an i Art injection system.

Safety

The S90 was one of the IIHS's Top Safety Picks for 2017, 2018, 2019, and earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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Specifications

name

Volvo S90

Manufacturer

Volvo Cars

Production

2016–2017 (Sweden), 2016–present (China)

Model years

2017–2025 (United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, and India), 2017–present (China, South Korea, Vietnam)

Assembly

Sweden: Torslanda (Torslandaverken, until mid-2017), China: Daqing (DVCM)S90L only., Malaysia: Shah Alam (VCMM), India: Bengaluru (Volvo Trucks)

Designer

Thomas Ingenlath, Örjan Sterner (Exterior), Tisha Johnson (Interior)

Class

Executive car (E)

Body style

4-door saloon

Layout

Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive

Platform

SPA platform

Related

Volvo V90 II, Polestar 1, Volvo XC90 II

Engine

Petrol:, 2.0L I4, (140kW–235kW), Diesel:, 2.0L I4, (140kW–173kW), Hybrid:, 2.0L I4 petrol, (234kW–235kW + 64kW)

Transmission

6-speed M66 manual, 6-speed M76 manual, 8-speed Aisin TG-81SC automatic

Battery

9.2 lithium-ion battery, 10.4, 11.6 lithium-ion battery

Electric range

45 km (NEDC)

Wheelbase

2935-3060 mm

Length

S90: 4963 mm, S90L: 5083 mm

Width

1890 mm, 2019 mm with mirrors

Height

S90: 1443 -

Kerb weight

S90: 1800 -

Predecessor

Volvo S80 II

Successor

Volvo ES90

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US EPA fuel-economy records

US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).

Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20916608CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_S90CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1373918887 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:0_Volvo_S90_(SPA)_1.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Benespit · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — http://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/new-models/s90Link only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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