’16 Volvo XC90

XC90 begins serious product assault for Volvo.

Soft surfaces plentiful inside XC90.

Styling incorporates enough tweaks to attract luxury-leaning shoppers.

LED running lamps in shape of Thor’s mythical hammer.

Second-row seats comfortable and spacious.

Both powertrains impressive in XC90.

Volvo true to "safety first" mantra.

Four cameras provide 36-degree surround view.

Cyclists, pedestrians protected by Volvo City Safety sensing system.

Panoramic sunroof.

Taillamps stretch to top of liftgate.

Crystal shifter and rotating vehicle starter share space in center console.

Swedish Orrefors crystal shifter optional.

Leather-wrapped shifter comes with R-Design.

Scroll for selecting drive mode.

XC90 goes on sale in July.

Central display screen resembles iPad.

Plug-in-hybrid T8 drivers can select various powertrain modes.

Only one row of buttons on center stack.

Fit-and-finish appears good on pre-production models.

T6 pricing begins at $48,900.

R-Design pricing starts at $52,900.

T6 Momentum includes Dark Flame Birch Wood inlays.

For years, Volvo XC90 sales have taken back seat to luxury rivals.

Daytime running lamps designed to resemble Thor's mythical hammer.

Active-safety features abundant on XC90.

Frameless rearview mirror.

Instrument cluster.

Proximity of key triggers automatic opening of liftgate.

Batteries stored in central tunnel of T8 PHEV.

Batteries stored in central tunnel of T8 PHEV.