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the new volvo xc90 is here! minor changes to the exterior and interior, should you buy the current model at a bargain price?

2024-09-05

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brothers, i didn't expect that on september 4, the volvo brand actually officially debuted the new volvo xc90 model. you know, this car has not been launched for a long time, and now a new version is launched again, which can really be said to be "the sun rises from the west."

new volvo xc90

however, it should be noted that although it is a new model, the appearance and interior of the new volvo xc90 have not changed much. so for consumers who have always paid attention to the volvo brand, should we wait for the new model or buy the current model at a low price? let's discuss it briefly today.

let’s first look at the new model. the biggest change in the appearance of the new volvo xc90 is the new design of the grille. the crossed diagonal line design is more smart than the current model, and the overall design style is also moving closer to the ex90.

there are almost no changes to the side and rear of the car. the only major change is the change in the style of the taillights after they are lit. i wonder if everyone can accept volvo's persistence in the brand.

the interior has also changed, and the large-size central control screen looks more technological. but the overall style is still the same minimalist nordic design concept. it is expected that people who like it will like it very much, while those who don't like it will not even want to take a second look.

in addition, the center console is still made of fabric and wood grain panels, and with the bowers & wilkins audio system in the middle, it creates a warm home atmosphere as a whole.

the steering wheel style has been slightly adjusted, and the physical buttons below the central control screen have been retained. the new crystal gear lever looks more refined than the current one, and the engine start/stop knob below has also been retained. the overall design style is similar to the original volvo xc90. the seats still provide a 2+3+2 7-seat layout, and the passenger seat also has a leg rest, so it is expected to be very comfortable.

in terms of power, the fuel version provides a 48v mild hybrid system equipped with 2.0t b5 and b6 engines. the former has a maximum power of 184 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 350 nm, while the latter has a maximum power of 220 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 420 nm. the plug-in hybrid version continues to be equipped with the plug-in hybrid system composed of the current 2.0t t8 engine. the new car has a comprehensive power of 335 kilowatts and a comprehensive torque of 709 nm. the wltp pure electric range is 70km, and the maximum comprehensive range is 800km.

it is worth mentioning thatvolvo also announced that it has officially abandoned the strategic goal of achieving full electrification by 20230. the new goal is to achieve 90%-100% of its models consisting of pure electric and plug-in hybrid models by 2030, with the remaining 10% reserved for 48v mild hybrid models. by 2025, the proportion of volvo's electrified models will reach 50%-60%, and pure electric models covering the entire series will be launched before 2030. volvo will turn to full electrification at the right time and is expected to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2040.

after reading the basic information of the new volvo xc90 and volvo’s abandonment of its strategic goal of achieving full electrification by 2030, what do you think of the future of this new car and the volvo brand?

i think it is normal for manufacturers to adjust their goals according to actual conditions, and we don't need to over-interpret it. however, i think we need to question the product strength of the new volvo xc90. after all, the new car seems to have been changed, but in fact, nothing has been changed, so can it attract more chinese people to pay for it? the answer is obviously a question mark.

let's look at the current volvo xc90 models on sale. the fuel version is priced at 638,900-781,900 yuan, but there is a discount of 171,900 yuan at the terminal, which means that the lowest price of a new car is only 467,000 yuan, which is quite affordable for such a luxury brand flagship suv. the plug-in hybrid version is priced at 894,900 yuan, which is indeed not cheap. no wonder we rarely see volvo xc90s with green license plates on the road.

however, the plug-in hybrid version also has a terminal discount of 186,000 yuan, which means that the new car can be bought at a minimum of just over 700,000 yuan, which is equivalent to a 20% discount. if you have 700,000 yuan, would you want to buy such a plug-in hybrid version of the volvo xc90? i think most people may not have the courage and determination to do so, and those who can buy this version must be true fans of the volvo brand. what do you think?

finally, with the arrival of the new volvo xc90, those wealthy bosses have undoubtedly added a new choice when purchasing a large-size luxury suv. in my opinion, if you really have a limited budget, like the volvo brand, and value its strong safety and low-key temperament, then it is actually a good idea to buy the volvo xc90 with a big discount.

on the contrary, if you have money and are more interested in new things, then just go ahead and buy a new model. after all, new things always bring new perspectives and new experiences, and these are exactly what a small number of people care about the most.

in short, the new volvo xc90 has officially arrived. as for whether it will sell well in the future, i think this word is not very suitable for volvo's flagship suv (flagship cars are supposed to be facades, so how much sales volume is important?). do you think what i said makes sense? leave a message in the comment area and let's discuss it together. (da zhuo)