Bitauto Original With the advent of the electrification era, the current market share of electric vehicles is also getting higher and higher. However, most of the more mainstream electric vehicle products are new power brands. Traditional car companies are in this regard Development has lagged far behind. Volvo has not invested much energy in the field of electric vehicles before, but with the release of this EX90, I believe Volvo will start to make efforts in electric vehicle products.
And as a "90" series model, the EX90 will undoubtedly assume the title of Volvo's "pure electric flagship". Perhaps from it we can see Volvo's future development and design ideas for electric vehicles. So today we will take a look at the official pictures to see how this EX90 can take on the title of "pure electric flagship"?
Appearance design that implements the concept of simplicity
Volvo EX90 is built on the SPA2 platform, and the Polestar 3, which was launched not long ago, is also a product of this platform. The SPA2 platform has been improved on the SPA platform so that models using the new platform can be equipped with lidar and more intelligent hardware. The addition of more intelligent hardware will also give pure electric vehicles built on the SPA2 platform more possibilities for assisted driving functions in the future.
In terms of design style, EX90 still continues the simple design concept of the Volvo brand, and as an electric vehicle, EX90 implements this simplicity to the extreme. The familiar "Thor's Hammer" headlights and "Viking Ax" taillights still appear on the EX90. Such familiar designs also give us a strange sense of intimacy towards this new car. It can be said that although the design style is more simple, the overall formula is still familiar and the taste is familiar.
The new car adopts a fully enclosed front grille design, which allows people to recognize at a glance that this is a pure electric model. Moreover, the borderless front grille design also better integrates the front face of the vehicle into a whole.
If we talk about Volvo’s most iconic and recognizable design, then of course the first one to bear the brunt is the “Thor’s Hammer” headlights. On the EX90, the "Thor's Hammer" headlights have also been greatly improved. Different from the "Thor's Hammer" headlights on many currently sold models, the headlights on the EX90 have a more capable shape and incorporate LED The daytime running lights and headlights are combined and can be switched. This kind of achievement in playing with lights is probably no less than that of the "light factory" Audi. In addition, two longitudinal daytime running lights have been added to the fog lights, making the front face more recognizable.
The body size of EX90 reaches 5037/1964/1747mm, and the wheelbase is 2985mm. Compared with the XC90, the new car has longer body length, height andBoth have certain advantages in terms of wheelbase. In addition, the EX90 has a drag coefficient of 0.29cd, which is quite outstanding for such a medium and large SUV. In order to optimize the drag coefficient, the EX90 not only lowers the body height, but also uses low drag wheels and hidden door handles. design.
As for the design of the rear part of the car, EX90 also shows a quite rich layering. The "Viking Tomahawk" taillights are highly recognizable at the rear of the car, and the taillights also extend upward, especially like the handle of an axe, which can be said to be quite unique in shape. As for the originally thought through-type taillights, they have not appeared on the new car. As far as I am concerned, I also prefer the current design of the EX90. The through-type taillights are really too aesthetically pleasing.
EX90 is also quite well-equipped in terms of smart hardware. The roof is equipped with a lidar developed by Luminar. The wavelength reaches 1550nm. Under the condition of 10% reflectivity, the maximum detection distance can reach 250m. The performance is good. Reaching the highest level of similar products on the current market. In addition, the EX90 will be equipped with 16 ultrasonic sensors, 8 cameras and 5 body radars, which can provide more comprehensive safety protection for the vehicle. In addition, the EX90 will also be equipped with an NVIDIA Orin chip with a computing power of 254TOPS, allowing the assisted driving system to cope with various responsible road conditions.
The interior is environmentally friendly and Nordic enough
In terms of interior design, EX90 implements minimalist style to the end, minimizing physical buttons, allowing users to focus more on driving. The overall interior atmosphere also shows a strong home style. It feels like walking into an IKEA model room. Comfort and comfort will be the greatest feeling for the occupants in the car. In addition, Volvo has also continued its long-standing environmental protection concept in terms of interior materials. Nordico plant-based leather and 100% recycled polyamide yarn are used in many parts of the car, and all wood trim panels in the car have passed FSC certification. , meaning that the sources of wood are all regulated to avoid excessive waste and felling.
The three-spoke steering wheel also adopts a simple design style, and the multi-function areas on both sides are virtual buttons. The instrument panel in front of the steering wheel only displays the most basic driving information, such as vehicle speed, cruising range and remaining power.
As for more functional operations in the car, they are integrated into the 14.5-inch central control screen. The central control screen has built-in Google applications and services, including Google Maps and the Google Play app store. Of course, new cars will enter the country in the future. After that, there should be some localization transformation. At the same time, the vehicle also supports wireless CarPlay function, which is very practical.
EX90 is equipped with a DUS driver perception system in the car. This system consists of a capacitive steering wheel and 2 cameras, which can obtain driver status information and integrate it with intelligent driving algorithms. When it detects that the driver's attention is no longer focused on driving, the system will first give a slight reminder, and then gradually increase the warning if the driver does not take any measures. When a special situation is detected, such as the driver falling asleep while driving or having a sudden illness, the system will reduce the speed, maintain the lane or even brake the vehicle to keep the vehicle away from danger and call for help. It can be said that this system provides more safety protection for drivers.
In addition, the EX90, as a medium to large SUV, adopts a 7-seater layout. It is worth mentioning that the seats in the car are all made of wool fabric, which is made of 30% wool and 70% polyester. Mixed together, it can be said that it is full of environmental protection attributes.
The power range is quite satisfactory
In terms of power, the EX90 will be equipped with dual motors and provide two different adjustments. Among them, the high-power version has a maximum power of 380kW and a maximum torque of 910N·m. The battery capacity of the EX90 reaches 111kWh, the WLTP cruising range can reach 600km, and the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. In the future, new cars will gradually open up two-way charging functions, which can not only power electrical appliances, but also feed back to the power grid.
Editor's comment: The EX90 can be said to be Volvo's true electric flagship model. From this car we can see that the familiar Volvo still puts safety first. Compared with many new domestic car companies currently flaunting their outstanding assisted driving and high intelligence, the Volvo EX90 seems a bit unpretentious, but it is precisely because of this that we can see the down-to-earth nature of traditional car companies. For opponents of the same level, this EX90 is still quite competitive. As for Weilai's sales performance, it depends on whether this car can have a more reasonable price. For other information about this EX90, we have to wait until it officially enters the country, maybe we can have a further in-depth understanding of it.
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