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will add a new electrified variant to the
full-size
amid some minor exterior and interior updates to its best-selling model. Orders are now open for the 2020 version, which goes into production in May in Sweden.
will update its flagship model for 2020 by introducing its advanced braking kinetic energy recovery system, which is integrated with its range of combustion engines under a new “B” badge to complement the existing T8 Twin
version. While official
ratings aren’t yet available, the company says the new brake-by-wire system will offer up to 15 percent improved
and reduced emissions. Volvo says it’ll be offered in a B5-badged mild
gasoline or
variant, and as a B6 gasoline mild hybrid.
Volvo touts the introduction as a milestone toward its broader goals of
electrifying its entire vehicle portfolio
by 2025. Volvo says it will offer plug-in options of every model moving forward, with enough production capacity to allow for 25 percent of total production as Twin Engine
. The B variant, which Volvo says will also be offered on the
, the
wagon and
sedan, is expected to eventually become the new standard across the lineup.
As for the
, the visual updates are fairly minimal. There’s a new grille that’s more in line with other Volvo models, new wheels and new exterior colors to choose from. Inside the cabin, Volvo makes no changes except to offer a new six-seat configuration, adding to the four-seat Excellence, five-seat and seven-seat, three-row setups. There are also new interior materials including a wool blend.
The
, which launched its second generation for the 2015 model year, ushered in the brand’s now-ubiquitous Thor’s Hammer headlights and Scalable Product Architecture. The model has safety systems like City Safety with Autobrake, which recognizes pedestrians, cyclists and large animals, and Cross Traffic Alert, which also now offers Autobrake. The XC90 will also add Android Auto compatibility to the Apple CarPlay integration, and Spotify integration will be offered “where available.”
Volvo makes the XC90 available with a choice of three 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines: a T5 turbocharged, T6 twin-charged and T8
, which pairs a new battery and electric motors with the T6 gas engine for up to 420 total hp, the most powerful option, and 15 percent higher range.
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