One of the biggest premieres of the 2014 tests already step of the demanding conditions of the European North. The reason for the new Volvo XC90 is expected to occur in the third quarter of this year, according to the timetable of the Swedes, with the aim not only to replace the current generation of the eponymous model, but also to introduce a series of technological and aesthetic innovations that make the future of Volvo. Can the heavily camouflaged Swedish SUV without revealing much about the design, however it is known that the XC90 will raise the aesthetic influence from the original Concept Coupe presented at the Frankfurt in September 2013 and the Concept XC Coupe we saw in Detroit in January 2014 and the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show is expected in the third prototype that will complete the picture of the future aesthetic directions of Volvo.
Volvo XC90 about to arrive
Volvo XC90 about to arrive
According to reliable information, one of the elements that will characterize the new generation of the XC90 will reduce significantly the weight up to 150 pounds, thanks to the advantages of the flexible platform, Scalable Product Architecture, in which it is based. With this background, combined with developments in its range of engines Volvo, the XC90 will be equipped exclusively with super efficient 4cylinder petrol and diesel engines of the new series Motor Drive-E. These mechanical assemblies have already given a first sample, equipping part series 60-S60/V60 and XC60 but the V70, XC70 and S80, while a look at the full characteristics demonstrates the wide range of publications from power 120-230 horsepower for diesel technology from 140 to 306 horsepower for the gasoline engine, combined with very low fuel consumption and carbon emissions. In parallel with the conventional versions of a given XC90 should be considered and one plug in hybrid version of the SUV.
Volvo XC90 about to arrive
Volvo XC90 about to arrive (4)
Also, beyond the technologies of construction and engines, as one would expect from the automaker whose name is synonymous with the term security, the XC90 will feature the latest technology in this field and redefining redevelopments in this area. Thus, the systems will see, in a world premiere in the new XC90 is the following: Pedestrian detection system that utilizes the dark night vision and prevents collisions with pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles operating in combination with the known automatic brake activation . Detection system of the natural boundaries of the road acting on the steering of the XC90 automatically restoring the car on track. The operation of the system even in the streets without striping originality is a global production model, placing it in the top position XC90 models investing in active safety systems and is another step towards fully autonomous driving. The third system will ensure the eve of the car in the right lane, and could, without requiring the assistance of the driver to automatically follow the flow of traffic approaching further the goal of Volvo for the complete elimination of serious injuries accidents for those who drive models.
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By Nicole P.
