Rent Volvo S90 in Europe

The S90 sedan is offered in Momentum and Inscription trim levels, both equipped with all-wheel drive as well as a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-litre engine, good for 316 horsepower. However, the T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain is also available, producing 400 horsepower and allowing for an estimated EV driving range of 34 kilometres. The car’s cockpit impresses by its typically Scandinavian design, its wood inlays and its touchscreen infotainment system.

Standout design declares the 2020 Volvo S90's place atop the maker's luxury sedan range and sets it apart from the competition. The S90's elegantly straightforward interior provides tasteful, comfortable and spacious environs equally suited to around-town commutes or long-distance travel. The S90 is also packed with advanced driver-assistance features in keeping with Volvo's heritage of safety. There are two powertrains, both of which are unconventional. The T6 inline-four is both turbocharged and supercharged while the plug-in hybrid T8 adds more power from the combined gasoline engine and electric motor, and useful electric-only driving range. We've found the ride and handling a step behind the rest of the class, but we've yet to drive the new-for-2020 R-Design that promises more driver-oriented responsiveness. Volvo's emphasis on safety combine with its distinctive design and comfort to give the S90 broad appeal.

The base powertrain is a turbocharged and supercharged four-cylinder and is called T6. Our T6 Inscription test vehicle ran from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds—but it's not the hottest S90. The 400-hp plug-in hybrid T8 version debuted last year and it blasted down our test track, matching results of the six-cylinder BMW 540i xDrive (4.5 seconds) in our zero-to-60-mph testing, but out on the road we noticed some occasional hiccups when driving the hybrid powertrain. Give the S90's gas pedal a sharp input and there's a momentary delay, followed by an abrupt moment of acceleration as the gasoline engine kicks in to assist the electric motors. During more sedate driving, this is rarely an issue. Handling is surefooted and lends a sportiness that the Genesis G90 and the BMW 7-series lack. The trade-off is a ride that hardly feels like terry cloth, let alone velvet, and rough stretches of road transmit more vibrations into the cabin than in the softly sprung G90 and 7-series, particularly when the S90 is wearing the optional 20-inch wheels. The steering has a weighty feel, but it isn't as direct or as precise as it should be, which erodes the S90's perceived athleticism.

Source: caranddriver.com