Volvo XC90

USPs of the XC90:

Volvo has added more features to an already established XC90’s cabin to enhance the package. 

• It remains to be a comfortable and spacious SUV loaded with safety tech. 
• Volvo has focused on bringing in new features like an updated air purifier, heads-up display, 19-speaker Bowers and Wilkins audio system, connected tech, and an Android-powered infotainment system with in-built Google services. 
• The latest Volvo app helps to lock and unlock the car, precondition your vehicle, and provide 24-hour support amongst many other features. 

Negatives:

There are no entertainment perks in the second row, which could have been a delightful thing for such chauffeur-driven cars.

Volvo has made no compromises safety-wise, as it’s paramount to the company. Apart from the usual support systems in the XC90 like seven airbags, pre-tensioners, whiplash protection, hill hold, auto wipers, 360 camera, and updated park assist system, there are more notable ones. These include a blind spot monitoring system with cross-traffic alerts, rear impact warning, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping aid with steer assist, and more, which work flawlessly with clear road markings.

USP:

• The infotainment screen provides control for all driving aids, including steering assist, lane keeping aid, and others, and you also get an option to keep the steering firm or not. If you feel the steering assist is too intrusive, you can switch this assist off from the main screen too.

• The cabin is posh with soft leather adorning the seats and dash. This comes along with contrasting matte inlays and brushed aluminium surfaces.
• There are full-sized bottle-holders and even cup-holders in a cabin that remembers your seat adjustments for the perfect driving position.
• What's more, the instrument cluster is upgraded with integrated maps and looks likeable, though it isn’t customisable/configurable.

Features missing:

Given the good space and comfort, the SUV could have been pampered with massaging seats or at least kept the rear passengers entertained with some screens. Also, the second row doesn’t get captain seats, but a bench.