Introduced at the end of last year, the Volvo EX90 will eventually replace the XC90 with a new generation that will be 100% electric. Although its base price is already over €100,000, this new one Volvo EX90 Excellencewhich is currently on display in Shanghai, will set the bar even higher: it is a ultra deluxe versionwhich is best appreciated sitting in the back seats with the driver behind the wheel.

“With the EX90 Excellence, we demonstrate our ability to innovate in the highest premium segment and meet specific market requirements with our vehicles”said Björn Annual, Commercial Director and Deputy CEO of Volvo: “It will initially be offered in China as the Chinese market is extremely important to our business and the EX90 Excellence is designed to meet the demand for premium chauffeured cars.”.

Volvo EX90 Excellence: first-class comfort

Aesthetically, the Volvo EX90 Excellence differs from the “regular” EX90 in several features that give it an even more distinctive look: this is evidenced by its range two-tone shadesor his Forged wheels 22 inches special, optimized for aerodynamic characteristics.

Inside, the model replaces its 7 seats with a 4-seater configuration only: found behind two separate seats, soft, comfortable and equipped with pillows at neck level. Between them is the center console, which houses a refrigeratorwhich allows, for example, to keep a bottle of champagne cool.

In addition to the wool blend or Nordico filler, a material made from recycled and biomaterials, this console has natural wood inserts that include touch control to activate seat heating and massage.

Volvo EX90 Excellence: technology concentrate

Between these controls is a Scandinavian crystal knob by Orrefors that allows you to control a air freshener diffuser, up to three different flavors. Volvo promises a sensory experience here that awakens the sense of smell as well as the sight thanks to relaxing lighting.

Technically, the EX90 Excellence is based on the EX90 with a suite of built-in technologies to ensure passenger safety, all on an Nvidia system with Xavier and Orin chips and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon. Thanks to two electric motors and all-wheel drive, the EX90 Excellence allows you to travel up to 650 kilometers (by CLTC cycle) with one charge.

A 5G connected infotainment system can be accessed via a 14.5-inch touch screen, while the set can benefit from remote software updates. Exciting sound is provided by the Bowers & Wilkins High Fidelity system, including Dolby Atmos technology for surround 3D sound, enhanced by speakers built into the headrests.

The Volvo EX90 Excellence is currently on public display at shanghai fairwhich will be held in China from April 18 to 27, 2023. It is initially scheduled to launch in China this year before landing in Europe.