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Performance-oriented versions of Volvo's luxurious S90 and V90 models will go on sale early next year

The new Volvo S90 and V90 range has been crowned by new R-Design versions, which will go on sale early next year.

These performance-oriented versions of Volvo's Audi A6, Jaguar XF and Mercedes-Benz E-Class rivals receive unique exterior styling, including a bespoke front grille, fog lights integrated into the front spoiler, and new alloy wheels. Volvo says it has also re-tuned the car's chassis to provide a more "energetic, road-hugging drive."

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Inside, both cars get new trim options, a sports seats and steering wheel and new interior lighting. Order books for both models are open now, but deliveries aren't expected until later in the year.

Volvo hasn't released official pricing for the R-Design models, but they're expected to command a significant premium over the regular S90 and V90, which are priced from £32,555 and £34,555 respectively. 

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Prices of around £38,500 for the S90 R-Design and around £40,500 for the V90 R-Design are likely and are in keeping with Volvo's current pricing structure.

Volvo Senior Vice President for marketing and customer service Björn Annwall said: "R-Design delivers an edge to our elegant estate and sedan models in our 90 Series, with a winning combination of a sportier, more responsive drive with clearly visible performance styling.” 

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Peter Cavellini 22 June 2016

Hmmmmm?

Volvo starting to lose there Volvo-ness?,these cars are starting to look like the competitions efforts.
XYYX 22 June 2016

Best looking cars in their

Best looking cars in their class.
xxxx 22 June 2016

cheeps, someone really is rattled

XYYX wrote:

Best looking cars in their class.

Some fanboys and stalkers really do go great lengths!

winniethewoo 22 June 2016

XYYX wrote: Best looking cars

XYYX wrote:

Best looking cars in their class.

Seeing that xxxx is a hairdresser, are you a wig maker?

winniethewoo 22 June 2016

I don't understand all the 4

I don't understand all the 4 pot comments either. Going all 4 pot with essentially the same engine is a fine decision made by a company with limited resources on the cusp of an electrified future. Why, when you are on a budget blow hundreds of millions on developing a range of V6 engines when they aren't viable in the medium term? It would be a crazy waste of money. I think a some here live in some enthusiast fantasy land where budgets don't matter.