Volvo XC90 Facelift Debuts with Cosmetic Upgrades, Bigger Touchscreen and More

Volvo has unveiled the XC90 Facelift, featuring cosmetic and tech upgrades, like a reworked front fascia, and a larger infotainment system. The SUV's production for the global market is expected to begin by the end of the year, followed by customer deliveries. Cosmetically, the XC90 looks like its electric counterpart, the EX90. It sports a larger grille with diagonal chrome slats, updated 'Thor’s Hammer' LED DRLs, sleeker headlamps, a tweaked front bumper, and revised air dams. From the side, the SUV remains the same, except for the new alloy wheels. With very few modifications, it gets nearly an identical rear profile. Continue reading to learn more about the details.

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Volvo XC90 Facelift: Interior and Features

The XC90's interior layout is more or less similar to that of its predecessor. However, Volvo has added a cupholder to the center console, repositioned the wireless phone charger, and made other minor adjustments to make the SUV stand out. The main feature is a bigger touchscreen infotainment system that now protrudes from the dashboard. An audio system by Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity is now also available for the redesigned XC90. Besides this, the carmaker has modified the suspension system of the SUV to incorporate its Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology, which enables each damper to adapt to shifting road conditions. Other notable features include a digital driver’s display, ventilated front seats, a heads-up display, and a panoramic sunroof.

Volvo XC90 Facelift: Safety Suite

The new Volvo XC90 is equipped with a 360-degree camera, multiple airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and ADAS features like blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and lane keep assist. 

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Volvo XC90 Facelift: Powertrain

The global-spec XC90 is available with two engine configurations: a 449bhp, 2-litre turbo-petrol with a plug-in hybrid arrangement, and a 2-litre turbo-petrol with a mild hybrid setup that offers two different states of tune (247bhp and 296bhp). Though these setups remain unchanged, Volvo claims to have increased the fuel efficiency of its mild hybrid powertrains. However, it can travel 800 kilometres while using both hybrid and petrol technology.