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2017 T5 Momentum 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan
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Price:   -  From $46,950
2017 T5 Inscription 4dr Front-wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $49,650
2017 T6 Momentum 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $52,950
2017 T6 Inscription 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $55,450

Overview

Volvo's all-new flagship sedan, the S90 represents a leap forward in the brand's passenger car philosophy. While the safety and quality you expect are here, it's the athletic styling and inner elegance that mark the S90 as a new kind of Volvo.

What's New for 2017

The S90 is a new edition to the Volvo lineup, replacing the slow-selling S80.

Volvo S90

Choosing Your Volvo S90

While the S90 competes in the midsize luxury segment, it's still the largest Volvo sedan you can buy and is incrementally longer, wider, and lower than its predecessor. Much of the S90's mechanical setup and interior design is borrowed from the full-size XC90 crossover.

The S90 starts out with front-wheel drive and a turbocharged 2-liter four-cylinder that produces 240 horsepower. The available turbocharged and supercharged version of the 2-liter achieves 316 horsepower and comes exclusively with all-wheel drive. A 400-horsepower hybrid setup will arrive later in the year as the top engine choice. All models use an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Standard equipment includes Volvo's sophisticated Pilot Assist, a semi-autonomous driving system that can brake, accelerate, and steer where lane markings are clearly visible to car's cameras. The system works at speeds up to 81 mph.

The S90's trim levels correspond to the drivetrain:

Volvo S90

T5

Gets the base 2-liter and front-wheel drive, plus leather upholstery, driver memory, wood interior trim, a sunroof, navigation, satellite radio, and power-folding rear headrests. The extensive list of safety technology includes adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, rear parking sensors, and front collision mitigation with automatic braking. The available Convenience package adds an automated parking system, a universal garage door opener, and a power trunk lid. The Climate package tacks on heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and heated washer nozzles. Finally, the Vision package gives you blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, power-folding mirrors with auto-dimming features, and surround-view cameras.

Volvo S90

T5 Inscription

Carries a more luxurious interior with extended Nappa leather trim, heated and ventilated front seats with extra adjustments, four-zone climate control, and a cooled glovebox. All options packages continue.

Volvo S90

T6

Comes with the 316-horsepower 2-liter engine and all-wheel drive. Equipment and packages mirror those of the T5, except heated front seat are standard and an adaptive air suspension is available.

Volvo S90

T6 Inscription

Combines the T6 drivetrain with the Inscription interior upgrades.

All models are eligible for a 19-speaker Bowers & Wilkens surround-sound system.

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We're glad to see that the S90's option packages are available throughout the lineup. In other words, you don't have to upgrade to an Inscription model to access all the functionality the S90 has to offer.

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: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

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Like the XC90, the all-new Volvo S90 is based on a scalable product architecture (SPA) and shares virtually nothing with the S80 sedan it replaces. The S90 is the flagship for the Volvo brand and offers a thoughtfully conceived expression that is at once bold and graceful.

Pricing and Equipment

The 2017 Volvo S90 is available in four configurations: T5 Momentum, T6 Inscription, T6 AWD Momentum, and T6 AWD Inscription.

Two engine choices are available and both relate directly to the submodel chosen. Both T5 models are powered by a 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Both T6 models are powered by a 2-liter turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder engine making 316 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Fuel economy ratings for the front-wheel drive T5 model are an EPA-estimated 23 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel drive T6 is rated at 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

The S90 T5 Momentum is priced from $46,950 and the T5 Inscription from $50,450. Choose the T6 AWD Momentum and you’ll pay $52,950. The T6 AWD Inscription starts at $56,250. (Prices do not include a $995 destination charge.)

You’ll also find various packages available depending on the trim you choose. The T5 and T6 Momentum models offer a Vision package ($1,950) with blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a 360-degree camera. You’ll also find Climate ($1,050 or $1,550), Convenience ($1,000), and Momentum Plus ($700 or $1,000) packages. A Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound System is available for $2,650. Inscription trims include some of these package items.

Performance Pros

Volvo S90
  • Both models are relatively fast. The T5 will take you from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. The T6 gets it done in just 5.7 seconds thanks to quicker throttle response. You might not consider the S90 for speed, but it does shine in that department.
  • Got Haldex? That’s what you get when you choose the all-wheel drive T6 model: a Haldex system that keeps the tires planted on a hard launch and vanquishes torque steer.
  • Models equipped with the available rear air suspension provide an extra measure of comfort and support. Our reviewers say it “loads up evenly and predictably and unloads out of corners with the same kind of finesse.”

Performance Cons

  • Forced induction isn’t for everyone, but that’s the avenue Volvo has taken as it no longer offers a single naturally aspirated engine anywhere in its lineup.

Interior Pros

Volvo S90
  • Our reviewers were very impressed with the S90’s cabin, claiming it outdoes what the German sport sedans offer in cabin comfort and seat support. Indeed, Volvo works with orthopedists to design seats that are supportive and contoured.
  • Volvo improved the Sensus Touch infotainment system for the S90, delivering an arrangement free of the many buttons, switches, and knobs that defined the previous model. You should find it much easier to operate than before.

Interior Cons

  • Trunk space measures 13.5 cubic feet and that’s on the low side for sedans in this class. Include the underfloor compartment and that number mushrooms to 17.7 cubic feet.
  • Apple Car Play computability is available, but Android Auto wasn’t ready in time for the S90’s release. It is on the way, but if you’re looking for it right now you’ll have to wait.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

Four cylinders can’t tow much, right? Think again. Choose the T5 models and you’ll enjoy a 3,700-pound tow rating. The T6 models can pull up to 4,600 pounds. These numbers outperform many large sedans and match what some utility vehicles offer.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

Accessing the roomy rear seats means navigating tight door cutlines. Tall passengers will have to carefully bow their heads before slipping inside.

The Bottom Line

The S90 isn’t the flagship that some people want from Volvo, but it is a leap over the previous model. Along with the XC90, the two models underscore a new direction for this Chinese-owned Swedish brand. Volvo has always tried to set itself apart from its German competitors, and the new models do just that. Not everyone will be sold on Volvo’s powertrain lineup, but then Volvo isn’t attempting to be like everyone else.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 316 HP / 295 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Geartronic 8-spd Geartronic w/OD
Drive Type
Full-time Instant Traction(tm) All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
22 / 31 / 26 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 316 HP / 295 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Full-time Instant Traction(tm) All Wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
22 / 31 / 26 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
15.9 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$61
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.5 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
Exterior Length
195.4 "
Exterior Width
74.0 "
Exterior Height
56.8 "
Front Headroom
38.7 "
Rear Headroom
37.8 "
Front Legroom
42.2 "
Rear Legroom
35.9 "
Front Shoulder Room
57.5 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.9 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
4,222 Lbs.
Wheel Base
116 "
Turning Radius
18.7 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Silver Aluminum / 19.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Surround
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Leather
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center With Pass-thru
Rear Seats
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Sensus Connect Siriusxm Am/fm/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
10 Performance / 19 Bowers & Wilkins
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Express Open/close
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
3 / 4
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Sips Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Sips Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front And Rear
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Rear / Automated
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Major Components Months
48 Months / 50,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
144 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months

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