Although this is the second update to the Volvo S90, which has been on the road since 2016, the new Volvo S90 is proof that some things only get better with time. 2025 brings a new chapter in this Swedish story – more electrified, more relaxed and more loving than ever before.
There are cars you buy with your mind. And then there are those rare ones you choose with your heart. Volvo S90 has been one of them for almost a decade. In 2016, he arrived as an elegant alternative to the precise Germans – with Nordic charisma and a character that didn’t try to convince you with volume, but with depth. In 2025, this Swedish aristocrat is entering his second spring. And he seems to have never been more confident.
Another redesign, a real treasure – this is the Volvo S90
Even though this is the second facelift, the Volvo S90 still feels fresh and relevant. Which seems like an exception in a world where cars change faces faster than influencers' hairstyles. Volvo has invested more than just a few facelifts in the 2025 facelift – it's a complete refresh that preserves the model's DNA while bringing it closer to an electric future.
The new Volvo S90 is like an old soul in modern clothes. It knows who it is – and it's not ashamed of it.
Exterior: when the shape starts to tell the story
Up front, a new grille stands out – slightly more pronounced but still elegant. Slimmer LED headlights with Thor’s hammer shine with modern matrix technology, while two new colors – mulberry red and aurora silver – act like a whisper in motion. This is not a car that screams. This is a car that seduces.
The side view reveals restrained power in elegant lines, and the rear is even more restrainedly sexy with new lights. Yes, we said – sexy. But in the Swedish sense, of course.
Interior: when silence embraces you
If the outside is a song, the inside is a song in silence. Everything is where it should be. The new 11.2-inch screen floats like a Nordic lamp in a room filled with soft light. Google's infotainment is fast, intuitive and fully integrated. The materials are - as if you were stepping into an eco-resort in Lapland: recycled fabrics, wood, metal, soft leather (or textiles, if you're vegan).
Space? Enormous. Ingmar Bergman could sit in the back seats and contemplate life without being limited by ergonomics.
The Heart Under the Hood: Two Faces of Electrified Love
The Volvo S90 is not just a design. Under the hood, it hides two electrified characters. The most romantic is the plug-in hybrid T8 AWD with 455 horsepower (335 kW) and acceleration to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. This is not an athlete that will squeeze you into the seat at every traffic light – but when it decides, it can quickly show who's in charge.
Up to 80 km of electric range means you'll cover most of your commute without emitting a single gram of CO₂. Charging takes around 5 hours at home – the perfect excuse for a leisurely morning with a cup of coffee.
Safety: because Volvo remains Volvo
Pilot assist II enables partially autonomous driving that is more of a companion than a supervisor. It warns, it helps, but it never takes full control. Just like a good partner in a relationship. The S90 looks, hears, anticipates and acts when necessary – from blind spot warning to automatic emergency braking.
Space for emotions and suitcases
Trunk with 382 liters It won't impress everyone, but the S90 is not a station wagon. It's a sedan. And as such, it delivers more than just liters – it delivers feeling. And the interior is so spacious that even 190 cm businessmen will feel like they're sitting in the front row of the Stockholm Opera House.
Price and when can we get it?
China is expected to be the first market to welcome this elegant beast in the summer of 2025. European markets, including the domestic one, are expected to follow in early 2026. Prices? In the US, it starts at $65,650, and the Ultra version at $71,200. In our country, we expect a base price of around 60,000 euros.
Conclusion: a car for those who still feel
The Volvo S90 (2025) is not a car for everyone. And that is its greatest strength. It is not for those who measure prestige in centimeter screens or decibels from exhaust pipes. It is for those who know that true power comes in silence. For those who appreciate detail, who can enjoy driving without haste. And for those who still dare to choose a sedan – not because they have to, but because they want to.
If there's an automotive equivalent of a good book and a glass of wine by the fireplace, it's the Volvo S90. And it still smells of that fresh, Scandinavian wood.
