Volvo is debuting their 2016 Volvo XC90 SUV – dubbed the XC90 Excellence – at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, which will run from April 22 to 29. And true to its monicker, the Excellence is built with features that are well … truly excellent.
The current model is much different from its predecessors, most particularly when it comes to rear-seating options. Gone are the usual seven-seat options which are now replaced by just four seats. The back seats have been reconfigured totally to ensure a different level of luxury.
The two seats at the back will feature a power-reclining capability, along with ventilation and massage functions. A new center console is present that has an armrest and cup holders. The center console will also feature two fold-out tray tables and a refrigerator that’s parallel to the seatbacks. In addition, handmade Orrefors crystal glasses will come with the refrigerator.
Another feature that makes the rear seats of the new Volvo XC90 standout is the additional legroom provided for those who will be sitting in the rear portion of the vehicle.
Other features that the XC90 Excellence will come equipped with include the advanced 19 speaker sound system from Bowers & Wilkins, ambient lighting, leather detailing in charcoal or blonde, a dividing screen for the luggage compartment, rear passenger footrests, additional sound insulation for the cabin and Pirelli Noise Canceling System tires. The Excellence will also feature an integrated ionic air cleaner – installed alongside the climate system – which removes airborne particles through positively charging their electrons.
According to senior vice president of design Thomas Ingenlath, the new XC90 is the brand’s new flagship car. He added, “We have created the ultimate luxury experience of Scandinavian design.” Ingenlath also had this to say about the Excellence: “What we have designed is amongst the best rear seat experiences available in a luxury car. The result is a superlative environment for relaxed comfort or doing business.”
This newest flagship offering by Volvo will be available via online ordering in selected markets.
