Volvo’s redesigned XC90 has earned a Top Safety Pick Plus ranking from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The previous-generation XC90 already achieved a Top Safety Pick rating, however the redesigned SUV introduces an new automatic emergency braking (AEB) system to qualify for the ‘Plus’ designation. In IIHS tests, the self-braking system completely avoided collisions at speeds of 12 mph and 25 mph. Volvo’s previous AEB tech only worked at lower speeds.
The 2016 XC90 also received ‘good’ ratings in all of the IIHS crash scenarios. In the challenging small-overlap trial, the driver space was maintained well with less than two inches of intrusion. Dummy movement was well controlled, with effective control of head movement by the front and side-curtain airbags.
“Every Volvo currently rated by IIHS has earned a Top Safety Pick+, we are the only automaker that can claim that proud distinction,” said Volvo’s North American chief, Lex Kerssemakers. “The XC90 is the next step in our Vision 2020, which states that no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car by the year 2020.”
The new XC90 has been met with strong demand, exceeding initial sales expectations by approximately 15 percent.
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