New Volvo S90 Update: Stunning Sedan Now Skipping America

Volvo is giving its sleek S90 sedan a makeover again, nearly a decade after it first rolled onto the scene. Even though the company is moving forward with electric models like the ES90, it is not saying goodbye to its gasoline-powered luxury sedan just yet. Sales dropped by 18.4 percent in 2024, bringing the yearly total to 40,210 units, but Volvo clearly sees enough value to invest in one more facelift for this flagship.

The latest updates mirror those seen on the XC90 last year. The S90 now wears a refreshed front end with a revised grille, reshaped hood, front bumper, and fenders. Matrix LED headlights bring a sharper, modern look. Around the back, the taillights have also been tweaked for a more refined finish. Volvo is also rolling out two new paint options—Aurora Silver and Mulberry Red—plus fresh two-tone alloy wheels that add a stylish edge.

Step inside and the most noticeable change is the new 11.2-inch infotainment screen, borrowed from the XC90. Unlike the previous version, this tablet-style screen now sits above the dashboard, which may not be to everyone’s taste. On the bright side, Volvo has improved sound insulation, making the interior quieter, and added adaptive suspension across the board to enhance ride comfort.

Technical details are still under wraps, but Volvo has confirmed that the plug-in hybrid variant will offer up to 50 miles of all-electric driving under the WLTP cycle. Some markets will get a mild-hybrid version with front-wheel drive. As expected, diesel options are no longer on the menu.

If you are wondering about the V90 wagon, there are no official updates yet. Volvo only sold 9,939 wagons last year, including the V90 and V90 Cross Country, which is significantly fewer than the sedan. In some regions like The Netherlands, the estate model is being phased out entirely.

The updated S90 will first arrive in China this summer and slowly roll out to other select markets. Sadly, it will not be heading to the United States or Europe. Since production shifted to China in 2017, the sedan now faces heavy import tariffs in the U.S., making its return unlikely.

Volvo’s product chief Erik Severinson says the S90 will remain part of the lineup in some Asian countries, alongside the XC90, for the foreseeable future.