Volvo Cars Reveals Stylish and Versatile New V90 Estate

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

    - with photo.

    The eagerly-awaited Volvo V90 was revealed today in Stockholm, Sweden. The

stylish and versatile V90 is the latest in the premium car maker's

top-of-the-line 90 series sitting alongside the award winning XC90 SUV and the

recently-launched S90 premium sedan.

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    Building on Volvo Cars' indisputable heritage in the estate segment, that

began over 60 years ago with the Volvo Duett, the new V90 takes the premium

estate a clear step forward in terms of aesthetics, materials and finish, while

living up to the ultimately practical nature of any true estate.

    "We have a very strong position in the estate segment," said Hakan

Samuelsson, president and chief executive of Volvo Cars. "In many people's

minds we are known as the definitive estate brand. While the Volvo brand today

stands for more than estates, we are proud to carry forward this rich heritage

with the V90."

    The new V90 is the third car unveiled in Volvo's top-of-the-line 90 series,

all of which are built on the company's specially-designed and fully modular

Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), which has opened up a range of new

opportunities in terms of how Volvos can be designed, built and equipped.

    "The modern premium estate is all about the intriguing combination of a

luxurious experience with the functional origins of the estates silhouette. The

sophisticated ambience of our new Volvo Interiors is combined with a great

cargo space, providing the right kind of functionality - whether through

connectivity or cargo and storage solutions," said Thomas Ingenlath senior vice

president for design at Volvo Cars.

    The new V90 delivers cutting-edge Pilot Assist semi-autonomous drive

technology, the most advanced standard safety package on the market, with large

animal detection and run-off road mitigation, and class-leading connectivity

including smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay.

    Volvo Cars has also worked tirelessly on driving dynamics in the new model

delivering a totally new and refined driving experience characterised by a

sense of engaging control and predictability.

    "We have a very strong offer in the V90. Our PowerPulse technology is

designed to deliver a distinct performance boost to our diesel engine, while

the T8 Twin Engine petrol plug-in hybrid will deliver around 410 hp and a pure

electric range of around 50 km," said Dr Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President

Research & Development at Volvo Cars.

     Volvo Car Group in 2014/15

    For the 2014 financial year, Volvo Car Group recorded an operating profit

of 2,252 MSEK (1,919 MSEK in 2013). Revenue over the period amounted to 129,959

MSEK (122,245 MSEK). For the full year 2015, global sales reached a record

503,127 cars, an increase of 8 per cent versus 2014. The record sales and

operating profit cleared the way for Volvo Car Group to continue investing in

its global transformation plan.

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    Contact:

    Stefan Elfstrom

    Media Relations Manager

    Corporate Communications

    Volvo Car Corporation

    Dept. 50250/PVH50

    Goteborg

    Sweden

    Telephone +46-31-3251878

    Stefan.elfstrom@volvocars.com  

SOURCE: Volvo Car Group