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2017 Volvo S90: A Self-Driving, Moose-Alerting Luxury Future

  • <p>As expected, the S90 adopts the “Thor’s hammer” LEDs from the previous Volvo models. (Purists may note how that concave grille harkens to the old P1800).</p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Front View

    As expected, the S90 adopts the “Thor’s hammer” LEDs from the previous Volvo models. (Purists may note how that concave grille harkens to the old P1800).

  • <p>Volvo will offer three choices of power in the S90: a four-cylinder, 2-liter turbocharged and supercharged T6 engine, a turbocharged version of its 2.5-liter 5-cylinder or the plug-in hybrid T8 Twin Engine. (No, the T-number does not always equal cylinder count in the new Volvo universe.) Power figures were not released.</p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Side View

    Volvo will offer three choices of power in the S90: a four-cylinder, 2-liter turbocharged and supercharged T6 engine, a turbocharged version of its 2.5-liter 5-cylinder or the plug-in hybrid T8 Twin Engine. (No, the T-number does not always equal cylinder count in the new Volvo universe.) Power figures were not released.

  • <p>The back-end view may be the most unusual side of the S90.</p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Rear View

    The back-end view may be the most unusual side of the S90.

  • <p>Inside, Volvo says it went for a mix of high-quality materials and simplicity, with a far lower button count than found on its Germanic competition. </p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Interior Wide View

    Inside, Volvo says it went for a mix of high-quality materials and simplicity, with a far lower button count than found on its Germanic competition.

  • <p>Having a touch screen that looks like an integrated part of the dash rather than an accessory stuck on after the fact puts Volvo ahead of many competitors.</p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Touchscreen View

    Having a touch screen that looks like an integrated part of the dash rather than an accessory stuck on after the fact puts Volvo ahead of many competitors.

  • <p>With a pledge to end fatalities in its new models by 2020, much of the new tech in the S90 is aimed at avoiding crashes. One new trick: the automatic emergency detection system can now recognize large, slow-moving animals and slow the car automatically to avoid a collision. </p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Large-Animal Detection

    With a pledge to end fatalities in its new models by 2020, much of the new tech in the S90 is aimed at avoiding crashes. One new trick: the automatic emergency detection system can now recognize large, slow-moving animals and slow the car automatically to avoid a collision.

  • <p>The already advanced piloted driving system can now automatically handle speeds up to 80 mph. (In the United States, the system requires the driver’s hands on the wheel after a brief time.)</p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Piloted Driving

    The already advanced piloted driving system can now automatically handle speeds up to 80 mph. (In the United States, the system requires the driver’s hands on the wheel after a brief time.)

  • <p>Volvo says half of all traffic fatalities in the United States are unintentional road departure crashes; a new system takes more aggressive action with steering and brake inputs to avoid such incidents.<br></p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Run-Off Prevention

    Volvo says half of all traffic fatalities in the United States are unintentional road departure crashes; a new system takes more aggressive action with steering and brake inputs to avoid such incidents.

  • <p>2017 Volvo S90 Headlight Detail<br></p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Headlight Detail

    2017 Volvo S90 Headlight Detail

  • <p>2017 Volvo S90 Trunklid Detail<br></p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Trunklid Detail

    2017 Volvo S90 Trunklid Detail

  • <p>2017 Volvo S90 Interior Seat View</p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Interior Seat View

    2017 Volvo S90 Interior Seat View

  • <p>2017 Volvo S90 Top View<br></p>
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    2017 Volvo S90 Top View

    2017 Volvo S90 Top View

<p>As expected, the S90 adopts the “Thor’s hammer” LEDs from the previous Volvo models. (Purists may note how that concave grille harkens to the old P1800).</p>
<p>Volvo will offer three choices of power in the S90: a four-cylinder, 2-liter turbocharged and supercharged T6 engine, a turbocharged version of its 2.5-liter 5-cylinder or the plug-in hybrid T8 Twin Engine. (No, the T-number does not always equal cylinder count in the new Volvo universe.) Power figures were not released.</p>
<p>The back-end view may be the most unusual side of the S90.</p>
<p>Inside, Volvo says it went for a mix of high-quality materials and simplicity, with a far lower button count than found on its Germanic competition. </p>
<p>Having a touch screen that looks like an integrated part of the dash rather than an accessory stuck on after the fact puts Volvo ahead of many competitors.</p>
<p>With a pledge to end fatalities in its new models by 2020, much of the new tech in the S90 is aimed at avoiding crashes. One new trick: the automatic emergency detection system can now recognize large, slow-moving animals and slow the car automatically to avoid a collision. </p>
<p>The already advanced piloted driving system can now automatically handle speeds up to 80 mph. (In the United States, the system requires the driver’s hands on the wheel after a brief time.)</p>
<p>Volvo says half of all traffic fatalities in the United States are unintentional road departure crashes; a new system takes more aggressive action with steering and brake inputs to avoid such incidents.<br></p>
<p>2017 Volvo S90 Headlight Detail<br></p>
<p>2017 Volvo S90 Trunklid Detail<br></p>
<p>2017 Volvo S90 Interior Seat View</p>
<p>2017 Volvo S90 Top View<br></p>
Justin Hyde
·Managing Editor

Volvo’s long hibernation under its Chinese ownership has so far produced a raft of new technology and the XC90 SUV—our pick for the 2016 Ride of the Year. Today, Volvo unveiled a new flagship luxury sedan, the S90, one that combines everything from plug-in hybrid power to high-tech moose alerts.

Set for a full reveal at the Geneva Motor Show next March, the S90 won’t arrive stateside until mid-summer, when it will wade into a conversation that already includes a herd of strong contenders (from Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5-Series to Audi A6 and Cadillac CTS). Click through for a more detailed look.