Who would’ve thought even last year Volvo would come out ahead with the 2017 S90 in a luxury battle at the Detroit Auto Show?
The Swedes are coming off of a strong year that bested even their expectations. And there’s been enough praise heaped onto the new XC90 SUV to extend to their new luxury sedan – and distract eyes from Mercedes-Benz and the 2017 E-Class.
Like the XC90, the S90 grows on you the more you look at it. The styling is subtle for sure, so it requires a good look to take in all of the curves and detailing. Then you realize it’s a supremely attractive package.
And inside, it’s the details that help sell the S90.
Volvo is openly calling the S90 a four-door coupe, which is rather bold considering its roofline isn’t as aggressive as an Audi A7’s or Mercedes-Benz CLS’. It is apparent, however, from the rear seat, where there isn’t as much space as you’d expect from a sedan as large as this Volvo. Still, it’s not cramped and definitely a nicer place to sit than the old S80.
It’s mostly a better place because the S90 oozes quality better than any new sedan shown at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. From the driver’s perch, no Volvo sedan has felt this cockpit-like and special to be in. It’s much like the XC90, but you sit low in front of an upright dash. There was a hint of Porsche to it all. Still, even with the T8 plug-in hybrid churning out around 400 horsepower, expect the S90 to powerfully waft down the road more than anything else.
While the luxury sedan market has been suffering in the U.S. because of the lure of expensive crossovers, the Volvo S90 will be attractive to those who lust for clean modern designs. If the XC90 is any indication, there’s still a market for that.
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