Vplvo’s all-new second generation XC90 – a 7-seater SUV – will arrive Down Under in the first half of 2015, but will be offered for sale from next Wednesday online via a special First Edition.
The 1927 individually-numbered cars will only be available for sale via digital commerce at volvocars.com. The online store opens for business on September 3 at 16:00 CET (00:00 September 4 AEST).
“We are creating an online ecosystem that simplifies the process of shopping for, buying and owning a Volvo,” says Alain Visser, senior vice president, marketing, sales and customer service of Volvo Car Group.
“We also see the introduction of the XC90 as the perfect platform for introducing a new, outstanding customer experience, which we are rolling out globally.”
The new XC90 is powered by a petrol or diesel engine from Volvo Cars’ new four-cylinder Drive-E powertrains.
The supercharged and turbocharged T6 all wheel drive has an output of 238kW and a maximum torque of 400Nm, while the D5 twin turbodiesel engine has 168kW and 470Nm. The engines are teamed with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The electronically-controlled air suspension has choice of five modes, including one where the driver is free to tailor the settings to his or her personal taste.
Australian details for the XC90 pricing were not available at time of publication.
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