This report contains an unbiased illustration made by CarScoops’ artist Josh Byrnes primarily based on the official design patents from Volvo believed to depict the XC90’s electrical successor. The render is neither associated to nor endorsed by Volvo

Volvo’s CEO, Jim Rowan, confirmed that the successor of the XC90 will probably be known as EX90 throughout a speech in regards to the new period of security by the Swedish automaker. The mannequin will probably be revealed on November 9 with a totally electrical powertrain, state-of-the-art sensors (cameras, radars, LiDAR) and complex software program as normal, making it the most secure Volvo ever made.

The EX90 will introduce Volvo’s next-generation security applied sciences which can step by step discover their approach into the corporate’s different fashions. In accordance with the automaker, they may provide “one of the superior sensor units available on the market” together with eight cameras, 5 radars, 16 ultrasonic sensors, and a LiDAR sensor.

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The LiDAR sensor will probably be mounted on the roof of the EX90, in a position to detect pedestrians from a distance of as much as 250 m (820 ft) independently of the lighting situations. Volvo hopes that the addition of the LiDAR – which can turn into standardized on its future fashions – will scale back extreme accidents by as much as 20 p.c, and enhance the general crash avoidance by as much as 9 p.c.

Setting apart the next-generation exterior sensors, the EX90 may even pay shut consideration to the driving force because of the brand new “Driver Understanding” system. Two inside cameras and a capacitive steering wheel will sense the gaze patterns and steering habits of the individual that is sitting behind the wheel, in search of indicators of distraction, stress, drowsiness, or some other state that might influence driving. In such a case, the system will begin with a warning sign that will increase quantity relying on the severity of the scenario. If the driving force doesn’t reply, it would take motion, activating the hazard lights and safely stopping the car on the aspect of the highway.

Volvo selected to not present us any hints of the EX90 design but, however our unique rendering primarily based on a leaked 3D mannequin from the patent workplace is probably a detailed illustration of the SUV. We anticipate to be taught extra in regards to the EX90 within the coming weeks as Volvo will reveal extra particulars previous to the premiere that’s scheduled for November 9.