For the last two days I’ve heard a lot of things about the new Volvo XC90. AutoMotorSport in Sweden announced yesterday that the second generation XC90 is no longer under development though Volvo plans to launch it before the end of 2009. I knew there’s something fishy so I waited to see what are the responses to such news, and they it didn’t took long to have them.
Apparently Volvo replied to AMS Sweden, that the next generation XC90 has not been canceled and that they are working on a facelift right now. However they didn’t include any dates in their response so we’ll just have to assume that it will use a Ford platform and unless they will bring lower fuel consumption and a hybrid version (they didn’t mention all these) they’d better not launch anything.
I will keep you updated but until then here is how the next gen Volvo XC90 would look like.
I am so impressed with Volvo. The entire volvo range is being transformed, I have seen that the s60, s40 and c30 are also up for a face lift and a major one at that. I have just brought a SV6 ute but wish i had of held off to purchase one of these baby’s instead. Has anyone heard of the V70 ute?? that would be great to add some competition to the falcon and commodore utes to the Australian people 
Volvo has come along way since the 80s and early 90s. I especially like the new XC60. This new XC90 has similar cues. My only disappointment is that this 2nd gen won’t come out for awhile. Another sad note is that Volvo is now in the hand of the Chinese.
April 8, 2010 2:17 pm
I have now XC90 and am very happy. Can’t wait to see in live the new gen. Bad thing only Chinese..
May 6, 2010 6:50 pm
Willsen
It is a piece of art. I salute the designer.. he plays a very good job to transform this tough SUV into a sophisticated car.. Oh My God can’t wait for the time when Volvo will produce it..
November 16, 2008 3:30 pm