Volvo S90 Ambience Concept revealed, focusing on boosting human senses

The Volvo S90 Ambience undergoes a significant change in the interior.

Volvo has shed a light on the show car it will bring to the Bejing Motor Show this year, the Volvo S90 Ambience concept.

Though based on the current 3-seater S90 Excellence sold in China, the S90 Ambience undergoes a significant change in the interior giving you a different experience. The interesting thing offered for this model is that with a smartphone app on, you can opt for 7 visual themes which offer different scent and audio.

The available themes consist of Rain, Archipelago, Swan Lake, Scandinavian Forest, Northern Lights, especially Freedom for fresher and more uplifting experience, and Noctural for resting.

With a smartphone app on, you can opt for 7 visual themes which offer different scent and audio

Video: 2019 Volvo S90 Excellence Ambiance Concept

With each theme option, the certain visual element is performed on the headliner of the car, and the Bowers & Wilkins sound system activates the audio accordingly. Also note that the sound system now has small tweeters fixed in the headrest.

In the Volvo S90 Ambience concept, the driver and occupants' experience is emphasized. That the scents by Byredo sourcing from a portal near the center console can attest to that statement. Volvo claimed with these three elements joining together, the occupants’ mood and wellness would be significantly improved.

The Volvo S90 Ambience undergoes a significant change in the interior

With each theme option, the Bowers & Wilkins sound system activates the audio accordingly

Volvo Cars Head of Design Mr. Robin Page stressed that the Volvo S90 Ambience concept is the pioneer in bringing a new definition of “luxury” that should not be valued by material choices but sense connection with occupants. He disclosed that the car manufacturer would do its utmost to lead in safety technology and partly confine their focus on improving human care.

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Know more about Volvo S90 2024

Volvo S90 2024

Volvo’s flagship sedan, the S90, is the brand’s entry into the midsize premium sedan segment. The perfect blend of Scandinavian aesthetics, advanced safety technology, and cloud-based features places the modern luxury sedan a notch above its competitors. Its striking design philosophy won the coveted 2015 Production Car Design of the Year award. Matched with Volvo’s pristine reputation in the safety engineering department, the S90 has become one of the brand’s most iconic products. Locally, the model is offered in one variant which is the Volvo S90 B6 Inscription Boost Hybrid.

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Volvo S90 Launch

The Volvo S90 was first introduced in mid-2016 and was launched in the Philippine automotive market in October of the same year. A couple of years later, a hybrid version of the S90 was released in April 2019.

Volvo S90 Exterior

Volvo’s S90 embodies the iconic Scandinavian design at its most elegant yet athletic stance. With clean lines, dominant proportions, and intricately curated details, the luxury sedan is an absolute looker on the road. The front fascia is a strong representation of Volvo's design language, flanked with narrow LED headlamps and T-shaped LED daytime running lights. Its wide grille is styled with vertical slats, holding the iconic Volvo emblem front and center. The S90 rides on 18-inch alloy wheels that complete its look.

Volvo S90 front end

Volvo S90 side end

Volvo S90 rear end

Volvo S90 Interior

Volvo’s commitment to excellence is incredibly evident in its interior. Matching the façade’s aesthetic is a cabin that embodies careful attention to detail, high-quality materials, and minimalist styling. The Volvo S90 creates a unique feeling of modern Swedish luxury.

Volvo S90 steering wheel

Among its plethora of exquisite details is the Orrefors crystal and Linear Walnut trim. Comfort Seats are upholstered in premium leather with exceptional support, power adjustability, and plenty of legroom. The straightforward center console and dashboard provide a sense of sophistication in its clean design. Completing the interior ambiance is a sunroof that adds natural light.

Technology & Safety Features

On the center of the Volvo S90’s cabin is a 5-inch digital display with a Sensus Connect touchscreen in portrait format. The digital display provides all the necessary information right in front of the driver for convenience. For enhanced safety, the screen automatically adjusts its brightness based on the surrounding light conditions. The infotainment system can be activated through voice control which will enable to driver to easily operate climate control, navigation, entertainment features, and smartphones. It is capable of connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Volvo S90 is also packed with augmented, modernized safety features that include Electronic Brake Distribution, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Stability Control, Lane Departure Warning System, Blind-Spot Detection System, Cruise Control, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, and Tire Pressure Monitoring as standard.

The top-range variant comes with more advanced supplementary features such as City Safety which looks out for potential danger through a 360˚ Camera, and Steering Support which helps in mitigating a collision. Lastly, it comes with Pilot Assist which can reduce the effort required when driving in heavy traffic.

Platform & Chassis

The Volvo S90 is based on the same Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) as the XC90. Suspension of the 4-door sedan comes in the form of Independent upper and lower arms for the front and independent multi-link for the rear. Stopping power comes from disc brakes all around.

Engine & Drivetrain

The Volvo S90 in the Philippines is powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 313 horsepower and 460 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The S90 has a fuel economy of 15.4 km/L (combined) and a top speed of 220 km/h.

The Volvo S90 is equipped with a choice of drive modes to match the road situation, which are the comfort, dynamic, and eco modes.