Volvo EX90 Teases Inside That’s Made From Sustainable Supplies

Volvo is about to launch a brand new flagship mannequin referred to as the EX90. The electrical SUV will debut on November 9, and the newest teasers from the corporate present a take a look at the inside. The 2 images don’t reveal huge swathes of the cabin, however we find out how sustainability will play a job within the closing design.

Volvo designers wrestled with the query of, “what does luxurious imply on the earth in the present day?” It’s a superb one to ask in a world the place an electrical Kia crossover can sustain with – and beat – high-performance fashions from Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini for a fraction of the value. Volvo says, “outdated metrics similar to horsepower and acceleration have been swept apart by charging time and vary.”

For Volvo, this implies emphasizing sustainability, which might be a big issue within the EX90. Volvo has a brand new materials referred to as Nordico, created from recycled supplies similar to PET bottles and pine resin. It’ll additionally characteristic FSC-certified wooden panels, which Volvo will backlight. The automaker may also supply a wool mix for the seat ending, which meets strict animal welfare and environmental requirements. The Volvo EX90 will include virtually 50 kilograms (110 kilos) of recycled plastics and bio-based supplies.

When the EX90 reachers market, Volvo will provide it with seven “room” configurations that “synchronize” the automotive’s inside specification and fabric with the outside. In response to the corporate, the completely different types take inspiration from the Scandinavian way of life and its relationship with nature.

The EX90 may also include a ton of tech. The mannequin will characteristic inside radar sensors designed to detect youngsters and pets left within the automobile. The corporate hopes it will assist scale back their possibilities of being left in scorching automobiles. The outside might be simply as good, with 16 ultrasonic sensors, eight cameras, and 5 radars scanning its environment.

The Volvo EX90 will debut on November 9. Printed patent photographs supplied an early take a look at its design, which follows the styling of the XC90. We’ll study much more at its debut early subsequent month. It’ll possible go on sale within the US someday subsequent yr, with Volvo promoting it alongside the XC90.