The Volvo S90 flagship sedan has been updated with a mid-lifecycle facelift for international markets. It gets a revised exterior design, a larger touchscreen with updated tech and improved range for the plug-in hybrid variant.
- S90 gets design updates similar to latest XC90 SUV
- Interior gets new 11.2-inch touchscreen with updated software
- Will go on sale in China first
2025 Volvo S90 exterior design
Design updates bring it closer to XC90, ES90 flagships
The visual updates on the new S90 brings it in line with the latest XC90 flagship SUV. It gets a revised headlamp with the signature Thor’s hammer LED daytime running lamp signature now extended to meet the grille. The grille itself gets new diagonal slats, while the bumper also looks sharper with new air curtains at the edges with a silver garnish. There aren’t any significant changes in profile save for a new design for the alloy wheels.
At the rear, the C-shaped tail lamps have been swapped out with new T-shaped tail lamps with a similar LED detailing. The number plate housing has also moved up to the boot lid instead of on the bumper as before. The design updates also brings it in line with the new all-electric ES90.
2025 Volvo S90 interior and features
Larger and improved touchscreen
The updates are more subtle on the inside, chief of which is a new floating 11.2-inch touchscreen – up from the previous 9.0-inch display. The system has also been updated with new software which improve its responsiveness and it can now be updated over the air. It also gets additional sound insulation that’s aimed at boosting interior refinement.
2025 Volvo S90 powertrain
Slightly improved electric range for PHEV variant
Volvo hasn’t revealed the exact technical specifications yet, but has said the updated S90 will be offered with a choice of mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The latter sees a slight improvement in its all-electric range – up from 74km to 80km now. Adaptive suspension has been standardised across the range.
The updated S90 will first go on sale in China sometime in the middle of this year, followed by other markets. In India, the S90 was discontinued a couple of years ago due to poor sales, although it remains to be seen if and when this updated model is offered here. The S60, meanwhile, is Volvo’s only sedan currently on sale in India.
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