The Volvo XC90 is one of the safest vehicles in the world.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States has included the Volvo XC90 in its Top Safety Pick+ (a list of vehicles that receive high ratings) for five consecutive years (from 2020 to 2024). This award is based on extensive vehicle tests to ensure that the car performs well in the event of an accident.
The IIHS is not the only organization that has praised the safety of the Volvo XC90. The vehicle has also received a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well as from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP).
The Volvo XC90 is one of the safest cars in the world.
IIHS Crash Test Results:
- Frontal Crash Tests: The IIHS conducts small overlap front driver, small overlap front passenger, and moderate overlap front tests. The 2024 Volvo XC90 achieved the highest rating in all of these tests, demonstrating impressive protection for both drivers and passengers.
- Side Crash Tests: The vehicle also performed excellently in side crash tests, receiving top scores and providing strong protection for front and rear passengers.
- Roof Strength Test: The roof of the Volvo XC90 withstands significant compression without serious deformation, ensuring safety for passengers in the event of a rollover.
IIHS moderate overlap front crash test review (Video: IIHS).
The Volvo XC90 comes equipped with numerous standard safety features. Each model includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and lane departure warning. The first two features help drivers avoid frontal collisions, while the lane departure warning and lane-keeping assistance help prevent side collisions.
This SUV has enhanced robustness due to the increased use of heated boron steel, which is the strongest steel currently used in the automotive body manufacturing industry. This material is produced through a heating and rapid cooling process, allowing it to withstand strong impacts without deforming or breaking. The amount of heated steel comprises about 40% of the total vehicle body weight.
The vehicle’s frame is designed to effectively absorb collision forces, minimizing the impact on the cabin and protecting occupants. The crumple zones are strategically placed around the vehicle to disperse impact forces, reducing the risk of injury to passengers. Moreover, the Volvo XC90 also utilizes a Safety Cage structure to protect passengers in the event of an accident. This structure includes reinforced bars around the cabin, creating a safe space.
The Volvo XC90 comes equipped with numerous standard safety features.
Additionally, the Volvo XC90 boasts Pilot Assist, an advanced driver assistance technology that functions as a semi-autonomous driving mode.
In Vietnam, the XC90 is the flagship product of the Volvo brand. This SUV currently has two versions with prices of 4.05 billion VND and 4.65 billion VND.
