Volvo ES90 Teased: Range Topping Electric Sedan Coming Soon
The high-deck, short trunk lid of the gas-powered S60 and S90 are here, but the vehicle’s A-pillar appears substantially further forward than the designs of Volvo’s existing ICE sedans.
The high-deck, short trunk lid of the gas-powered S60 and S90 are here, but the vehicle’s A-pillar appears substantially further forward than the designs of Volvo’s existing ICE sedans.
You could get a swanky new 1976 Buick Electra Limited four-door hardtop for just $6,852, but those sensible Volvo buyers knew it was worth paying a premium for genuine Scandinavian safety and build quality.
This car was pretty rough around the edges, with several layers of old paint, a gruesome boomerang-shaped hole in the roof, and some nasty rust hiding beneath the fiberglass that shapes the rear seats.
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The manufacturer also reported combined sales of electrified vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) of 269,065 units from January until June of this year, marking a 9.6% increase compared to the same span of 2023.
Toyota added bold design elements on the front end like a huge honeycomb grille, angular horizontal vents, a sharp hood line, and curvy headlights.
The first thing you notice about this car is its custom aero kit, which has a dinner table-sized splitter under the front bumper, suitably wide side skirts and a massive diffuser to complement the huge rear wing.
After an update to styling and a retune for the "corner rascal" Elantra N, the four-door rolls into 2025 barely changed outside of a rework to the trim steps.