Volvo S90#Second

For the model year of 2017 (the first model year), a short and long wheelbase sedan as well as an estate model were made available. For 2017, the short wheelbase model was sold in North America and Europe, while the long wheelbase model was primarily sold in China. Volvo has hinted at possible coupe variants, but not until at least 2020 as the Polestar 1.{{cite web |language=en |url=http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/report-volvo-hints-c90-coupe-2020 |title=Volvo hints at C90 coupe by 2020 |author=Jay Ramey |work=Autoweek |date=8 December 2015 |access-date=2016-07-10 }}

Before its reveal, the first official pictures of the S90 were shown on Wednesday, 2 December 2015. The S90 was unveiled to the public in January 2016, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The S90's design was well received, winning the Production Car Design of the Year award for 2015.{{cite web |language=en |url=https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/187905/volvo-s90-wins-prestigious-production-car-design-of-the-year-2015 |title=Volvo S90 wins prestigious Production Car Design of the Year 2015 |publisher=Volvo Car Corporation |website=www.media.volvocars.com |date=1 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219142018/https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/187905/volvo-s90-wins-prestigious-production-car-design-of-the-year-2015 |archive-date=2018-02-19 |access-date=2016-07-10 |url-status=live}}

While not a direct successor to the second-generation S80, the S90 replaces it as the flagship sedan in Volvo's lineup. Several trim levels are available, ranging from Momentum to Inscription. In July 2016, an optional, cosmetic R-Design package was announced. A long wheelbase version was announced for availability in the United States.{{cite web |language=en |url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volvo/s90/96059/new-volvo-s90-and-v90-r-design-models-unveiled |title=New Volvo S90 and V90 R-Design models unveiled |work=Auto Express |author=Mohammad Lone |date=22 June 2016 |access-date=2016-07-02 }} A mild hybrid version was offered in 2020.{{Cite web |title=Volvo Cars introduces refreshed S90 and V90 models, mild hybrid powertrains across entire line-up |url=https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/en-us/media/pressreleases/262338/volvo-cars-introduces-refreshed-s90-and-v90-models-mild-hybrid-powertrains-across-entire-line-up |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=www.media.volvocars.com |language=en-us}} In 2023, Volvo removed conventional engines as an option, meaning mild hybrids are the base engine option in the US.{{Cite web |title=Volvo Car USA announces 2023 lineup will be only hybrid or electric, and Google-equipped |url=https://www.media.volvocars.com/us/en-us/media/pressreleases/298780/volvo-car-usa-announces-2023-lineup-will-be-only-hybrid-or-electric-and-google-equipped |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=www.media.volvocars.com |language=en-us}}

For the 2022 model year in the United Kingdom, the range was limited to the S90 Recharge, a mild-hybrid sedan. The S90 Recharge was limited to Plus and Ultimate trim levels with the T8 AWD mild-hybrid engine, a 2.0-litre {{convert|455|hp|kW PS|0|adj=on}} 4-cylinder available with all-wheel-drive only.{{cite web |title=Design your S90 Recharge |url=https://www.volvocars.com/uk/build/s90-hybrid?cbv=1 |website=Volvo Cars UK |access-date=26 May 2022}}

File:2018 Volvo S90 R-Design D4 Automatic 2.0 Front.jpg|Volvo S90 R-Design

File:2018 Volvo S90 R-Design D4 Automatic 2.0 Rear.jpg|Volvo S90 R-Design

File:Volvo S90 (SPA) interior.jpg|Interior

For the 2017 model year, a long wheelbase version of the S90 was made in China, primarily for that market.{{cite web |language=en |url=https://www.carnewschina.com/2016/09/23/first-photos-of-the-volvo-s90l-for-china/ |title=First Photos Of The Volvo S90L For China |author=Joey Wang |website=www.carnewschina.com |date=23 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219143309/https://carnewschina.com/2016/09/23/first-photos-of-the-volvo-s90l-for-china/ |archive-date=2018-02-19 |access-date=2017-01-08 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |language=en |url=https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/199943/volvo-cars-unveils-new-version-of-the-s90-sedan-and-top-of-the-line-s90-excellence-in-shanghai-markia |title=Volvo Cars unveils new version of the S90 sedan and top-of-the-line S90 Excellence in Shanghai, marking a new era for car-making in China |publisher=Volvo Car Corporation |website=www.media.volvocars.com |date=2 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219142242/https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/199943/volvo-cars-unveils-new-version-of-the-s90-sedan-and-top-of-the-line-s90-excellence-in-shanghai-markia |archive-date=2018-02-19 |access-date=2017-01-08 |url-status=live}} It is stretched by {{cvt|12|cm}} behind the B pillar.{{cite web |language=sv |url=http://www.mestmotor.se/automotorsport/artiklar/nyheter/20160923/volvo-s90l-forlangda-versionen-visas-helt-omaskerad |title=Volvo S90L – förlängda versionen – visas helt omaskerad |trans-title=Volvo S90L - extended version - appears completely unmasked |author=Pär Brandt |website=www.mestmotor.se |date=2016-09-23 |access-date=2017-01-08 }} This initial Chinese variant was not badged as "S90L".{{cite web |language=en, zh |url=https://www.carnewschina.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/volvo-s90l-china-4-660x478.jpg?x21786 |title=Picture |website=www.carnewschina.com |format=JPG |access-date=2018-02-19 }}{{cite web |language=zh |url=http://auto.163.com/14/0911/08/A5RLKQS2000850TN.html |title=沃尔沃推旗舰轿车"S90L" 专供中国市场 |trans-title=Volvo pushes flagship sedan "S90L" designed for the Chinese market |publisher=Netcom |website=auto.163.com |date=11 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219143304/http://auto.163.com/14/0911/08/A5RLKQS2000850TN.html |archive-date=2018-02-19 |access-date=2017-01-08 |url-status=live}}

For the 2018 model year onwards, the long wheelbase S90 replaced the standard wheelbase model in the United States.

Both wheelbases were offered in Europe and the Middle East from the 2018 model year.{{cite web |language=en |url=https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/cars/volvo-cars-first-to-benefit-from-chinas-one-belt-one-road-trade-initiative/58907483 |title=Volvo Cars first to benefit from China's 'One Belt, One Road' trade initiative |publisher=ET Auto |website=auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com |date=30 May 2017 |access-date=2018-02-19 }}

For the 2023 model year, an interior facelift of the S90 was made in China market.{{cite web | url=https://www.dongchedi.com/article/7131174970109329957 | title=舒适性提升，安全性依旧，详解新款沃尔沃S90，实力到底怎么样？_懂车帝 }}

File:Volvo S90 II 01 China 2017-03-19.jpg|Volvo S90 (CN)

File:Volvo S90 II 03 China 2017-03-19.jpg|Volvo S90 (CN)

By mid-2017, the Swedish Torslandaverken Plant no longer produced the S90. Production and assembly has mainly moved to the Chinese Daqing plant. It is also locally assembled (CKD) in Volvo Car Manufacturing Malaysia in Shah Alam, Malaysia and Volvo Trucks Bengaluru plant in India. Production ended in late 2024, with 2025 being the last model year.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-06 |title=Volvo stops after 56 years – top model no longer exists - Boostedmagazine.com |url=https://www.boostedmagazine.com/volvo-stops-after-56-years-top-model-no-longer-exists/ |access-date=2025-03-04 |language=en-GB}}

In February 2020, the official photos of refreshed S90 were leaked along with the refreshed V90. The taillights now have sequential LED indicators & Inscription variants get chrome garnish on the front bumper.{{cite web|last=Mihalascu |first=Dan |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2020/02/theres-a-facelift-hidden-somewhere-on-the-2021-volvo-s90-and-v90/ |title=There's A Facelift Hidden Somewhere On The 2021 Volvo S90 And V90 |publisher=Carscoops |date=2020-02-21 |accessdate=2022-08-12}}

File:Volvo S90 T8 (SPA) Facelift IMG 5692.jpg|Volvo S90 first facelift (Germany)

File:Volvo S90 T8 (SPA) Facelift IMG 5691.jpg|Volvo S90 first facelift (Germany)

The second facelift of the S90 was introduced on 17 April 2025. It has been given the same front end as the 2024 XC90 facelift, and a new 11.2-inch infortaiment screen.{{Cite web |title=2026 Volvo S90 Finally Revealed—Here’s What’s New |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/756918/2026-volvo-s90-debut/ |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}

However, the Volvo S90 did not receive this second facelift in the United States, Australia, Canada, and Europe as it was discontinued in those markets due to poor sales and US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Chinese-built vehicles, as the Volvo S90 for these markets was solely manufactured in China. Despite this, the S90 will continue to be sold in other markets (mainly in The Middle East, China, and several other Asian countries) where it will receive the second facelift.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-10 |title=Report: Tariffs Claim Volvo S90 Sedan as the First Automotive Victim |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64443751/report-volvo-s90-discontinued-us-tariffs/ |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}https://www.motor1.com/news/756248/volvo-s90-dead-in-the-us/

In December 2023, Volvo revealed that the pre-production models of the electric successor to the S90, codenamed V551 and rumored to be named the ES90, had started testing in China. It is based on the same SPA2 platform used by the EX90, and uses the same 111{{Nbsp}}kWh battery pack.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/12/volvos-electric-s90-successor-has-gone-into-pre-production-and-could-debut-next-year/|title=Volvo's Electric S90 Successor Has Gone Into Pre-Production And Could Debut Next Year | Carscoops}}{{cite web | url=https://www.motor1.com/news/702057/volvo-builds-first-electric-sedan/ | title=Volvo Has Built Its First Electric Sedan }}

The S90 is only available with 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines from the VEA family (Drive-E). The more powerful petrol engines are compound charged, as is the plug-in hybrid variant called the T8.{{cite web |language=en |url=http://www.autodata1.com/en/car/volvo/s90/s90-2016-20-t8-407-hp-awd-automatic-hybrid |title=Volvo S90 (2016) 2.0 T8 (407 Hp) AWD Automatic Hybrid |access-date=2016-09-27 }} The D5 diesel engine features Volvo's new{{cite web |language=en |url=https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/photos/173834/volvo-xc90-powerpulse-cutaway |title=Volvo XC90 PowerPulse Cutaway |publisher=Volvo Car Corporation |website=www.media.volvocars.com |access-date=2016-07-23 }} PowerPulse{{cite web |language=en-gb |url=https://www.carthrottle.com/post/volvos-power-pulse-technology-uses-compressed-air-to-kill-turbo-lag/ |title=Volvo's 'Power Pulse' Technology Uses Compressed Air To Kill Turbo Lag |website=www.carthrottle.com |date=4 December 2015 |access-date=2016-07-23 }} technology that is designed to eliminate turbo lag, as well as an i Art injection system.{{cite web |language=en |url=https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/videos/170208/powerpulse-animation |title=PowerPulse animation |publisher=Volvo Car Corporation |website=www.media.volvocars.com |date=2 December 2015 |access-date=2016-07-23 }}

The S90 was one of the IIHS's Top Safety Picks for 2017, 2018, 2019, and earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2021, 2022 and 2023.{{Cite web |title=2023 Volvo S90 4-door sedan |url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Volvo/s90-4-door-sedan/2023 |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety |language=en}}

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