Volvo S90

This article is about the Volvo S90 from 2016. For the previous generation Volvo S90, see Volvo 900 Series.

The Volvo S90 is an executive sedan manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars from 2016.^[11][12] Its estate variant is called the Volvo V90.^[13]

Volvo S90
2018 Volvo S90 (US)
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo Cars
Production	2016–present
Model years	2017[1]–present
Assembly	Sweden: Torslanda (Torslandaverken, until mid-2017)[2] China: Daqing (DVCM)[nb 1] Malaysia: Shah Alam (VCMM) India: Bengaluru (Volvo Trucks)[3][4]
Designer	Thomas Ingenlath[5] Örjan Sterner (Exterior) Tisha Johnson (Interior)
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car (E)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
Platform	SPA platform[6]
Related	Volvo V90 II Polestar 1 Volvo XC90 II[7]
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.0L I4 (140kW–235kW) Diesel: 2.0L I4 (140kW–173kW) Hybrid: 2.0L I4 petrol (234kW–235kW + 64kW)
Electric motor	2x Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motors 34 kW (46 PS) (front) 64 kW (87 PS) (rear)
Transmission	6-speed M66 manual 6-speed M76 manual 8-speed Aisin TG-81SC automatic[8]
Hybrid drivetrain	Plug-in hybrid Mild Hybrid
Battery	9.2 kWh lithium-ion battery 10.4 kWh[9] 11.6 kWh lithium-ion battery
Electric range	45 km (28 mi) (NEDC)[10]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,935–3,060 mm (115.6–120.5 in)
Length	S90: 4,963 mm (195.4 in) S90L: 5,083 mm (200.1 in)
Width	1,890 mm (74.4 in) 2,019 mm (79.5 in) with mirrors
Height	S90: 1,443–1,450 mm (56.8–57.1 in)
Kerb weight	S90: 1,800–2,150 kg (3,968–4,740 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Volvo S80 II
Successor	Volvo ES90

Models

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.^[14]

S90

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.^[15]

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.^[16] A mild hybrid version was offered in 2020.^[17] In 2023, Volvo removed conventional engines as an option, meaning mild hybrids are the base engine option in the US.^[18]

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 455-horsepower (339 kW; 461 PS) 4-cylinder available with all-wheel-drive only.^[19]

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  Volvo S90 R-Design
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  Volvo S90 R-Design
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  Interior

S90 Long Wheelbase

For the 2017 model year, a long wheelbase version of the S90 was made in China, primarily for that market.^[20][21] It is stretched by 12 cm (4.7 in) behind the B pillar.^[22] This initial Chinese variant was not badged as "S90L".^[23][24]

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.^[25]

For the 2023 model year, an interior facelift of the S90 was made in China market.^[26]

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  Volvo S90 (CN)
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  Volvo S90 (CN)

Production

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.^[12][27]

First facelift

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.^[28]

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  Volvo S90 first facelift (Germany)
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  Volvo S90 first facelift (Germany)

Second facelift

The second facelift of the S90 was introduced on April 17, 2025. It has been given the same front end as the 2024 XC90 facelift, and a new 11.2-inch infortaiment screen.^[29]

The S90 was discontinued in the USA because of Donald Trump's tariffs.^[30]

Replacement

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 kWh battery pack.^[31][32]

Engines

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.^[33] The D5 diesel engine features Volvo's new^[34] PowerPulse^[35] technology that is designed to eliminate turbo lag, as well as an i Art injection system.^[36]

Petrol engines

Model	Engine code	Year(s)	Power at rpm	Torque at rpm	Displacement	Comment
T4[nb 2]	B4204T44	2017–2025	190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 5000	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1400–4000	1,969 cc (120.2 in3)	Inline 4 with turbocharger[37]
T5 T5 AWD[nb 3]	B4204T20	2016–present	249 PS (183 kW; 246 hp) at 5500	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500–4500
T5[38] T5 AWD[nb 4]	B4204T23		254 PS (187 kW; 251 hp) at 5500	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500–4800
T6 AWD[10]	B4204T27		320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp) at 5700	400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 2200–5400		Inline 4 with turbocharger and supercharger

Diesel engines

Model	Engine code	Year(s)	Power at rpm	Torque at rpm	Displacement	Comment
D3[39]	D4204T9[40]	2016–2025	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 3750	320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1750–3000	1,969 cc (120.2 in3)	Inline 4 with turbocharger
D3 AWD[nb 5]	D4204T4[41]		150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 4250	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500–2500
D4[10] D4 AWD	D4204T14		190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 4250	400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2500		Inline 4 with two turbochargers
D5 AWD[10]	D4204T23		235 PS (173 kW; 232 hp) at 4000	480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2500

Hybrid engines

Model	Engine code	Year(s)	Power at rpm	Torque at rpm	Displacement	Comment
T8 AWD T8 Twin Engine	B4204T28[9]	2017–2025	318 PS (234 kW; 314 hp) at 6000 + 87 PS (64 kW; 86 hp) electric	400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 2200–5400 + 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft)[42] electric	1,969 cc (120.2 in3)	Inline 4 with turbocharger and supercharger + electric motor driving the rear wheels
T8 AWD[10] T8 Twin Engine RECHARGE T8	B4204T35	2016–2025	320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp) at 5700 + 87 PS (64 kW; 86 hp) electric
RECHARGE	B4204T35	2022–present	317 PS (233 kW; 313 hp) at 6000 + 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) at 15900 electric 460 PS (338 kW; 454 hp) combined	400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 3000–5400 + 309 N⋅m (228 lb⋅ft) electric

Safety

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.^[43]

2017 Volvo S90 IIHS Ratings^[44]

Category	Rating
Small overlap front	Good
Moderate overlap front	Good
Side impact	Good
Roof strength	Good
Head restraints & seats	Good

Sales

Year	China	US[45]	Turkey
2016	968[46]	2,756
2017	25,021[47]	8,640
2018	38,011[48]	6,967
2019	42,668[49]	2,545
2020	35,283[50]	1,896
2021	19,113[51]	608
2022	34,728[52]	1,281
2023	39,286[53]	1,451
2024	34,265[54]	1,364	1,720[55]

Notes

1. S90L only.
2. Only available for the S90 Long Wheelbase and V90.
3. Only available for the V90 CC.
4. Only available for the V90 CC.
5. Only available for the V90.