72 November 2015 www.bahrainthismonth.com The new seven-seater XC90, available from Motorcity, marks the beginning of a new chapter for Volvo, capturing its future design direction, incorporating its own range of new technologies and utilising its new Scalable Product Architecture technology. Grounded firmly in traditional Swedish design, the new XC90 has a muscular and distinctive elegance that is sure to win fans over. It is the first model to carry the company’s new iron mark, which has the iconic arrow elegantly aligned with the diagonal slash across the grille. It’s larger, more spacious and has been revamped to impress in all areas, one of the most noticeable being the cabin. Innovatively designed seats free up interior space for passengers in the second and third seat rows and a multitude of adjustment possibilities make it easy to find an ideal seating position. Elsewhere, there are swathes of wood and leather throughout the cabin with handcrafted highlights such as the crystalglass gear level and diamond cut designs for the starter button and volume controls. The new XC90 is available with a two-litre, fourcylinder Drive-E powertrain, which provides an outstanding combination of performance and fuelefficiency. This T6 engine is equipped with a supercharger and turbocharger that deliver a whopping power output of 320bhp and a maximum torque of 400Nm. This engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The new user interface is one of the most modern in-car control systems on the market. It completely reinvents the way drivers operate their cars. The traditional selection of buttons and controls has been replaced with a smooth, intuitive interaction between a large tablet-style touch-screen, controls on the steering wheel and voice-control system. The digital instrumentation and optional head-up display ensure that the most relevant information is available when needed. The Volvo XC90 can be specified with a four-zone climate system with individual settings for the occupants in the front seats and in the second row. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line system features a 1,400W Class D amplifier and 19 Bowers & Wilkins speakers. When it comes to safety, this model offers the most comprehensive and technologically sophisticated standard safety package available in the automotive industry. It includes two world-first safety technologies: a run-off road protection package and auto brake at intersection capability. The new Adaptive Cruise Control with Pilot Assist enables safe and comfortable semi-autonomous driving by automatically following the vehicle ahead in stop-and-go traffic. Acceleration, braking and now also steering are controlled automatically. Call 17 736-222. CHARLIE HOLDING The most anticipated luxury SUV of the year has finally arrived. motoring Demand the Best MOTORCITY
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