According to foreign media reports, Volvo plans to launch a new cross-border pure electric vehicle, positioned between XC60 and XC90, and the use of a new electric platform, or will start production in 2025, from Volvo's previous technical skills and capabilities, the new car will be equipped with a higher level of auxiliary driving capabilities, from the positioning point of view, the car space will be able to meet the needs of more families.
Previously, the author mentioned in the content that volvo XC40 electric version is one of the most disappointing products in 2021, because the Volvo brand is positioned as a second-tier luxury brand in China, but as an electric drive transformation product, it is insincere, under the CMA architecture, the fuel version of XC40 began to change the electric drive system, the author on the XC40, you can see a number of "oil to electricity" brought about by the flaws, so if Volvo wants to make achievements in the future wave of electric drive, it must have a "blockbuster" product.
At present, the new car is codenamed V546, positioned between XC60 and XC90, according to the previous strategic direction of Volvo, in 2030, the Volvo brand only sells pure electric block cars, so it is urgent to enrich the product lineup as soon as possible.
This new car, unveiled at the CES International Consumer Electronics Exhibition in January 2022, compared to the same luxury brand under the Cadillac LYRIQ, Volvo V546 design is more minimalistic, as can be seen from the layout of the front face, compared to the XC40 pure electric version, there is more than enough, for the author, simplicity compared to complex, is the element respected by domestic consumers, although simple, but still retain Volvo's iconic design "Quake" headlights, the overall look, In line with the aesthetic vision of many consumers.
In terms of interior, volvo V546 adopts a two-way door design, in line with the Volvo brand tonality, at the same time, the longer wheelbase can bring a better driving experience to the interior space, especially the riding experience of the rear space, from the current news, the new car is covered with a large number of environmentally friendly materials, which is more in line with the future low-carbon response call.