Volvo S90

The S90 is Volvo’s large luxury sedan. Its character is different from its contemporaries and the onus is on comfort, above all else. The Volvo S90 is available in India in diesel-automatic form only; with two variants on offer.

The S90 is Volvo’s large luxury sedan. Its character is different from its contemporaries and the onus is on comfort,...

The S90 is Volvo’s large luxury sedan. Its character is different from its contemporaries and the onus is on comfort, above all else. The Volvo S90 is available in India in diesel-automatic form only; with two variants on offer.

The Volvo S90 is large even by class standards and has a regal air about it. It looks incredibly special on the inside, as well. The rich materials and minimalist look give the cabin a soothing ambience but the fact that the touchscreen is your go-to control for even some of the basic functions is an irritant. The S90’s all-important rear seat also isn’t quite the comfiest either.
With 190hp to offer, the S90’s 2.0-litre diesel engine matches its rivals’ engines on power. The engine feels strong and performance is good. However, with the rest of the car being so quiet, you can hear the engine more than you’d like. The S90 doesn’t pretend to be a sporty car but does drive with confidence. Ride quality is good too, although the relatively low ground clearance can be an issue for some.

The Volvo S90 is large even by class standards and has a regal air about it. It looks incredibly special on the insid...

The Volvo S90 is large even by class standards and has a regal air about it. It looks incredibly special on the inside, as well. The rich materials and minimalist look give the cabin a soothing ambience but the fact that the touchscreen is your go-to control for even some of the basic functions is an irritant. The S90’s all-important rear seat also isn’t quite the comfiest either.
With 190hp to offer, the S90’s 2.0-litre diesel engine matches its rivals’ engines on power. The engine feels strong and performance is good. However, with the rest of the car being so quiet, you can hear the engine more than you’d like. The S90 doesn’t pretend to be a sporty car but does drive with confidence. Ride quality is good too, although the relatively low ground clearance can be an issue for some.

The Volvo S90 is available in two variants – Momentum and Inscription. Although the lower Momentum trim gives you the experience of the S90 for more sensible money, it is worth stretching your budget for the higher-spec Inscription trim. The Volvo S90 Inscription is loaded with all the bells and whistles including ventilated and massage front seats, head-up display and a brilliant Bowers & Wilkins audio system. Also, air suspension at the rear is exclusive to the S90 Inscription – though the major safety equipment is standard across the range.

The Volvo S90 is available in two variants – Momentum and Inscription. Although the lower Momentum trim gives you the...

The Volvo S90 is available in two variants – Momentum and Inscription. Although the lower Momentum trim gives you the experience of the S90 for more sensible money, it is worth stretching your budget for the higher-spec Inscription trim. The Volvo S90 Inscription is loaded with all the bells and whistles including ventilated and massage front seats, head-up display and a brilliant Bowers & Wilkins audio system. Also, air suspension at the rear is exclusive to the S90 Inscription – though the major safety equipment is standard across the range.