Volvo has announced its new generation SUV, 2014 Volvo XC90, by showing its dark teaser image to the media in its home country, Sweden. The new SUV is expected to land on the Geneva Motor Show and Paris Motor Show in September 2014, while the sale will be started on early 2015 with base price of just under $30,000. This price is less expensive than 2014 Lincoln MKT.
Exterior
The teaser image of the next generation Volvo XC90 clearly shows the all new design language that is inspired from Volvo Concept Coupe which will be shown for the first time on Frankfurt Motor Show. All you find in 2014 Volvo XC90 is new floating grille that will be dominated the nose, completed by new headlights that feature T-shaped LED daytime running lights. The SUV also get a new bonnet design that simply features a flat surface with spiked areas on both side. Another Coupe’s concept influenced also found on its front end design with a pair of upkicked strakes featured bumper that apparently also found on the original sixties P1800 Coupe’s cow horn bumper. On the rear part, 2014 Volvo XC90 offers vertical lamp units that give a unique tattoo-like effect instead of a C-shaped LED tail lights that found on the concept. Also little different from the inspired concept, it gets bigger trademark Volvo logos and iron mark.
Interior
Since the teaser picture only shows its exterior design, no certain information is gained for now. But the company has assured that 2014 Volvo XC90 will feature a large size of touchscreen that placed on the center dash to replace many buttons in the cabin. The company also offers a customization for the rest buttons left with posh, glossy glass finish that of course, will cost you more. Another interesting news, this crossover will be the first vehicle that use Volvo’s all new Scalable Platform Architecture or SPA. This platform’s concept is similar to Volkswagen MQB platform that will handle many Volvo’s any-size and any-type upcoming vehicle include S60, S80, and CX60.
Engine
The Company has not confirmed yet about the powertrain. Rumors said that it will be equipped by a series of downsized gasoline and diesel-burning 4V engine which known as Volvo Environmental Architecture (VEA) to create more efficient and cleaner line ups. One thoseis possibly a 2.0 L Supercharged 4V with 302hp. It may also has the hybrid model that has been developed by Volvo and Siemens.
