Volvo built its reputation on safety, and the EX90, launched in India at ₹1.26 crore, is its first software-defined vehicle in the country. This article covers its features, its sensor-based safety tech and the compromises to know about. Where only one source reports a detail, we say who reported it.
A Software-Defined Vehicle
Volvo describes the EX90 as its first software-defined vehicle (SDV) in India, which means many of its functions are controlled and improved through software. It is built on the SPA2 platform with an 800-volt electrical system, and it comes in one fully loaded Twin Motor Ultra variant.
Safety and Driver Assistance
According to the company (as reported by ETAuto), the EX90 uses:
- 5 cameras
- 5 radars
- 12 ultrasonic sensors
Driver-assistance and safety features include:
- A 360-degree camera with 3D view
- Pilot Assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Occupant sensing technology
- Collision avoidance systems
Occupant sensing helps detect people inside the cabin, and collision avoidance systems are designed to reduce the risk of an impact or how severe it is.
Cabin and Seating
The India-spec EX90 is six-seat only, with second-row captain's chairs that slide and recline. Autocar India reports that these seats don't get electric adjustment, ventilation, heating or massage. The front seats do get all four. Autocar India also notes that there are no sunshades for the rear windows, but there is a large panoramic sunroof with switchable transparency.
Key Features Summary
| Feature | Details | Reported by |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | 5 cameras, 5 radars, 12 ultrasonic | Volvo via ETAuto |
| Camera | 360-degree with 3D view | Volvo via ETAuto |
| ADAS | Pilot Assist, adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance | Volvo via ETAuto |
| Occupant sensing | Yes | Volvo via ETAuto |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, switchable transparency | Autocar India |
| Seating | 6, second-row captain seats (slide/recline) | Volvo, Autocar India, HT Auto |
| Front seats | Electric adjust, ventilation, heating, massage | Autocar India |
Performance Backing the Tech
Its 106 kWh battery and dual motors deliver 456 hp and 670 Nm, and Volvo claims 0-100 km/h in 5.5 seconds with top speed limited to 180 km/h. To learn how far it goes on a charge, read our EX90 range and charging guide. To see how it compares with Volvo's petrol flagship, read EX90 vs XC90.
FAQs
What safety sensors does the Volvo EX90 have?
According to Volvo, the EX90 uses 5 cameras, 5 radars and 12 ultrasonic sensors, along with a 360-degree camera with 3D view.
Does the Volvo EX90 have ADAS?
Yes. It gets Pilot Assist, adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance systems and occupant sensing technology.
Does the EX90 have a panoramic sunroof?
Yes. It gets a large panoramic sunroof with switchable transparency, according to Autocar India.
Are the EX90's rear seats ventilated?
No. According to Autocar India, the second-row captain's chairs slide and recline but don't get electric adjustment, ventilation, heating or massage, all of which the front seats do get.
