It’s probably not a secret that Volvo is engaged on the next-generation XC90 and its all-electric model. We’ve heard totally different rumors about its identify and specs, however evidently every thing will likely be unveiled later this yr. It should develop into the model’s new flagship mannequin and take an necessary place within the firm’s electrification technique.
Volvo’s CEO Jim Rowan not too long ago confirmed to Autocar the electrical successor to the XC90 will make its full debut through the closing quarter of this yr. It should arrive as a devoted electrical automobile and can sit on a brand new bespoke platform not shared with another product inside Volvo’s mannequin lineup.
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“It is a very thrilling time for us as a result of it takes us into one other sphere – it is one other constructing block in direction of the longer term,” Rowan instructed the publication. “That mannequin itself is an especially necessary automobile for us.” A Volvo spokesman additionally added that “outlined by software program,” the electrical SUV is “an illustration of our future and marks the beginning of a brand new period for security, and the corporate.”
Leaked patent renderings from earlier this yr previewed the zero-emissions SUV design and evidently Volvo will guess on a daring and futuristic-looking boxy machine. The general form and proportions gained’t be a drastic departure from the present XC90, however pop-out door handles and a brand new tackle the corporate’s conventional taillights will make an enormous distinction.
There’s some thriller surrounding the identify of the brand new electrical SUV from Sweden. The automaker filed a trademark utility for the identify Embla with the European Union Mental Property Workplace late final yr, however there have additionally been rumors that the mannequin might obtain the EXC90 moniker. Regardless of the case is, we are going to know every thing earlier than the tip of this yr.
So far as we all know, the brand new electrical SUV will solely be a brief flagship SUV to the model as Volvo is reportedly additionally cooking up a fullsize XC100 (identify not confirmed). It will likely be closely impressed by the 2021 Recharge idea and may have a purely electrical powertrain.
