Volvo S90 Recharge luxury sedan comes with plug-in hybrid system

Prices for the regular gasoline models statesman astatine $51,550 (plus $1,045 freight) for the basal S90 Momentum T6 all-wheel drive, and $54,650 for the T6 AWD Inscription models with gasoline-only power.

Our plug-in hybrid exemplary trial conveyance was the S90 Recharge T8 Inscription exemplary ($60,050, positive $1,045 freight), which comes with an inline four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline motor and electrical thrust motor. 

Power is delivered done an eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission, and all-wheel thrust is standard.

The Inscription bundle includes specified premium features arsenic 19-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels successful Silver Diamond Cut, on with charcoal perforated Nappa leather upholstery, agleam chrome bars successful the grille, chrome model trim, heated and ventilated beforehand seats, “tailored” dashboard and precocious doorway panels, high-level interior illumination, Harman Kardon audio, wood deco inlay, power-operated prima curtains (rear model and rear broadside doors), power-adjustable beforehand seats with power-adjustable broadside supports and cushion extension, and beforehand “Recharge” tread plates.

The non-hybrid T6 models get a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline motor rated astatine 316 horsepower and 295 foot-pounds of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Recharge hybrid T8 models see the aforesaid engine, but paired with an electrical centrifugal that powers the rear wheels portion the gasoline motor runs the beforehand wheels. This operation has a full of 400 horsepower and 472 foot-pounds of torque.

EPA fuel-economy ratings for the T6 gasoline models are 21/32/25.

But for our hybrid, they are 30 mpg combined (using gasoline and electric) oregon 60 mpg-equivalent erstwhile moving chiefly connected electrical power.

We averaged 30.2 mpg during our weeklong test, with a premix of astir 50/50 highway/city driving, but precise small electric-only operation. We did not person a readily disposable charging outlet, truthful we did not effort outer recharging of the tester.

Just arsenic you’d expect from Volvo, the S90 is good built, good equipped, precise comfortable, afloat of information features, and a delight to drive. Road handling was superb, particularly connected twisty state roads adjacent our location that we emotion to usage for trial drives.

Volvo says the S90 Recharge tin spell from zero-60 mph successful 4.6 seconds. Top velocity is electronically constricted to 112 mph. There’s plentifulness of powerfulness disposable successful this car, which weighs conscionable nether 4,100 pounds.

Our S90’s transmission shifted smoothly and astatine mostly conscionable astatine the close time, truthful we did not marque usage of the provided manual-shift feature. The gearbox’s machine controller helps support it from gear-hunting connected uphill and downhill slopes, and it brings speedy bursts of velocity – mostly from the electrical centrifugal astatine little RPMs -- to accommodate passing and uphill freeway ramps.

In keeping with its upscale ngo (and price), our S90’s compartment was astir limousine-quality. There is plentifulness of genu and legroom successful the backmost seat, but it’s much comfy with conscionable 2 adults successful the rear, with the halfway armrest pulled down from the seatback.

Among modular features connected the S90 Recharge are a powerfulness satellite extortion with sunshade; LED headlights; leather-wrapped steering instrumentality (tilt and telescopic); keyless introduction and pushbutton start; and automatic clime control.

It besides comes with linear walnut wood interior inlays; illuminated doorway handles and high-level interior lighting; rear parkland assist, with rearview camera system; Sensus 330-watt/10-speaker audio system, with navigation, Wi-Fi, HD and outer radio, 2 beforehand and 2 rear USB ports, Bluetooth connection, and 9-inch interaction screen; a 12.3-inch integer instrumentality display; laminated broadside windows; and automatic precocious beams.

Extras connected our car included 20-inch Inscription wheels ($800 extra); the Lounge Package ($1,300), with backrest massaging beforehand seats, luxury rear armrest and ventilated backmost seat; Climate Package ($750), with heated rear seat, windshield wipers and steering wheel; and Advanced Package ($1,750), with hands-free powerfulness trunk lid, head-up show and 360-degree surround-view camera system.

Also included were the Bowers & Wilkins premium dependable strategy ($3,200); Four-C Adaptive Air Suspension ($1,200); and Platinum Gray Metallic overgarment ($645).

Standard exertion features see Volvo’s City Safety system. It takes implicit power of the conveyance if the operator becomes distracted – possibly portion “texting” alternatively of driving – and automatically stops the car if it is astir to tally into the conveyance successful front.

Also included are Pedestrian, Cyclist and Large Animal Detection; the Pilot Assist semi-autonomous thrust system; Run-off Road Protection and Mitigation; rear parkland assistance and rearview camera system; Lane Departure Warning and Driver Alert Control; and roadworthy motion information. 

Other information cogwheel includes seat-mounted broadside aerial bags and roof-mounted side-curtain aerial bags for some rows, physics stableness power with traction control, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with physics brake-force distribution, tire-pressure monitoring, the Volvo Whiplash Protection System, a high-strength alloy information cage, and side-impact protection.

There besides are electrical powerfulness steering, adjustable drive-mode settings, and dual integrated tailpipes.

Total sticker terms for our 2021 Volvo S90 Recharge Inscription sedan was $70,690, including freight and options.

The automotive columns of G. Chambers Williams III person appeared regularly successful the Express-News since 2000. Contact him astatine chambers@auto-writer.com oregon connected Twitter @gchambers3.

2021 Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Inscription

The package: Midsize, premium, five-door, five-passenger, supercharged and turbocharged inline four-cylinder, gasoline and electric-powered, all-wheel-drive, plug-in hybrid sedan.
Highlights: The S90 is Volvo’s signature sedan, and the Recharge exemplary is simply a plug-in hybrid version. It has a agelong database of high-tech information features and options, and a almighty four-cylinder motor coupled with an electrical motor.
Negatives: Can get pricey with each the options.
Engine: 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline, supercharged and turbocharged, paired with electrical thrust centrifugal for the rear wheels.
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic.
Power/torque: 400 HP./472 foot-pounds, combined gasoline and electric.
Length: 200.4 inches.
Curb weight: 4,080 pounds.
Brakes, front/rear: Disc/disc, antilock.
Cargo volume: 15.4 cubic feet.
Side aerial bags: Front seat-mounted, roof-mounted side-curtain for some rows, standard.
Electronic stableness control: Standard. 
Fuel capacity/type: 15.9 gallons/unleaded premium recommended, not required.
EPA substance economy: 22 mpg city/31 highway/25 combined.
Base price: $60,050, positive $1,045 freight.
Price arsenic tested: $70,690, including freight and options (S90 Recharge T8 Inscription).
On the Road rating: 8.8 (of a imaginable 10).
Prices shown are manufacturer's suggested retail; existent selling terms whitethorn vary.