Skip advert
Advertisement

Volvo S90 Ambience concept revealed

Uprated sound system, bespoke perfume and visual interior effects for new plush S90 saloon

This is the Volvo S90 Ambience concept. Revealed ahead of its debut at the Beijing Motor Show, the concept uses visuals, sounds and scents inside the car to build on the idea of luxury.

The concept is based on a top-spec, three-seat version of the S90 saloon, which is sold in China. It does away with the front passenger seat to create more space for those travelling in the back.

Advertisement - Article continues below

New BMW M2 Competition Pack revealed ahead of Beijing

It’s controlled through a smartphone app, which allows those inside to select the ‘visual’ element Volvo has worked on. Themes such as the Scandinavian Forest, Northern Lights or Rain are projected onto the headlining of the car.

Depending on which scene has been chosen, the car then matches it with a one of four specific scents, which are automatically pumped in the cabin.

An uprated Bowers & Wilkins sound system has also been fitted and features additional tweeters in the headrests.

Although just a study for now, Volvo does have plans to launch the Ambience concept as an optional package on Excellence models in China. The country is quickly becoming one the Swedish brands biggest new car markets; over 100,000 model were sold in the region last year.

Read all about the Volvo S90 Excellence sold in China

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

New Smart Concept #5 is a rough and ready electric off-roader
Smart #5 concept - front
News

New Smart Concept #5 is a rough and ready electric off-roader

Its maker is calling this the “most versatile Smart of all time” although we expect the concept to be toned down for production
23 Apr 2024
New MG EXE181 concept is a wild tribute to a land speed record holder
New MG EXE181 concept - Front 3/4 driving on salt flats
New Cars

New MG EXE181 concept is a wild tribute to a land speed record holder

MG will unveil its new all-electric supercar at the Beijing Motor Show
22 Apr 2024
New Smart #5 mid-size SUV to be previewed by Beijing Motor Show concept
Smart Concept 5 - side
News

New Smart #5 mid-size SUV to be previewed by Beijing Motor Show concept

The Smart Concept #5 will give us our first glimpse of the Smart #1’s big brother
19 Apr 2024
New MINI Aceman: details, specs, reveal date and leaked images of MINI’s small EV SUV
MINI Aceman - front
News

New MINI Aceman: details, specs, reveal date and leaked images of MINI’s small EV SUV

The all-new MINI Aceman will make its world debut on 24 April as brand prepares to enter the small electric SUV market’s battle royale
19 Apr 2024

Most Popular

Skoda Fabia goes for bigger slice of supermini sales with 2024 updates
Skoda fabia front 3/4
News

Skoda Fabia goes for bigger slice of supermini sales with 2024 updates

Skoda has given its Fabia updated powertrains and equipment
22 Apr 2024
New Audi A3 facelift 2024 review: big improvements for the premium hatch
Audi A3 facelift - front
Road tests

New Audi A3 facelift 2024 review: big improvements for the premium hatch

The updated Audi A3 hasn’t been revolutionised, but is thoroughly improved thanks to a set of small but impactful improvements
22 Apr 2024
New Vauxhall Grandland 2024 preview: walkaround, specs and full details
Vauxhall Grandland 2024 - front
News

New Vauxhall Grandland 2024 preview: walkaround, specs and full details

Consider this a new era for Vauxhall, because the step between this new EV and ICE model and the last Grandland it replaces is huge
22 Apr 2024