2016 Volvo XC90 Features

We know that the XC90 offers an impressive engine and comes in at an affordable price (for a luxury sedan). However, we may be ignoring many of the car’s features and amenities. These are the attributes that put the nameplate over the top, so they certainly shouldn’t be overlooked.

We’ve compiled out favorite luxury vehicles below. If you’ve been eyeing some of Volvo’s luxury vehicles, see why you may want to opt for the 2016 Volvo XC90…

Scandinavian Design

The interior engineers of the XC90 borrowed style cues from some of the industry’s top designers. This means they included “natural, authentic” materials (like leather and flame birchwood) and “beautiful handcrafted details,” like the eye-catching and sophisticated diamond-cut buttons, the crystal gearshift lever, and the ventilated front seats (with massaging functions).

In order to produce one of the most impressive interiors in the class, the brand added a sophisticated climate-control system. Using carbon filters, the purified air is circulated throughout your cabin, thus eliminating any stale air. This function could play a big role in the brand declaring the XC90 “part car, part spa.”

Sensus System

Volvo may offer one of the most impressive infotainment systems in the entire industry. Their Sensus technology provides the driver with a variety of essential applications, including navigation, vehicle diagnostics, and entertainment.

It starts with the center touchscreen, which has been installed vertically to help reduce scrolling. For this year’s model, the infotainment system will include the Apple Carplay technology, which will allow the driver to access their iPhone’s contacts, messages, music… even Siri! If you decide to jam out on your music, you can enjoy the tunes via the impressive Bowers and Wilkins speakers, which help simulate the experience of being in the Gothenburg Concert Hall.

The system is supplemented by various thumb controls, making the selection process as easy as possible. Of course, the engineers also added several other innovative features to make using the touchscreen both convenient and safe. Many of the system’s major controls can be accessed via the sound of the driver’s voice, meaning you’ll theoretically never need to take your hands off the steering wheel. Furthermore, the heads-up display will show some of your touchscreen’s essential information on your windshield. The “semi-transparent” notifications, including turn-by-turn directions and a speedometer, will allow the driver to keep their full focus on the road.

Safety Features

Excluding the technological safety features, the XC90 is already a safe and reliable vehicle. The car is made of strong boron steel, which will certainly protect the occupants in the case of a collision. The pre-activated safety belts will retract when an emergency is sensed, and the energy-absorbing seats will help to dissipate the force of the impact away from the driver and passengers.

Of course, the engineers weren’t going to stop there, as the XC90 also hosts an assortment of technological features. For example, the Pilot Assist will adjust your steering to keep you in your intended lane, and the Park Assist Mode will help you reverse into that pesky parking spot.

Meanwhile, the Cross Traffic Alert will use sensors to determine whether any other drivers have snuck into your blind spot, and the 360-degree camera will allow you to see all of the happenings behind your Volvo.

Whether we’re focusing on the XC90’s luxurious design (interior and exterior), technology, or safety features, you’re going to be impressed by what the luxury vehicle has to offer. The XC90 offers more than any other vehicle in the class, making the logical choice for those seeking a new luxury sedan.