Volvo Makes Semi-Autonomous Safety System Standard on 2017 S90
CARS.COM — Volvo announced plans to make standard its advanced Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving feature on the-new-for 2017 S90 full-size luxury sedan.
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The latest version of Pilot Assist will debut on the 2017 S90 in early summer. The system is a hybrid of lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control systems; it allows the car to remain properly aligned with lane markings and adjust its speed to traffic conditions. This latest generation of the feature improves upon the previous version — available on the 2016 XC90 SUV — that operated only up to 30 mph and required a “pilot” vehicle to tail; the S90 requires no leader to follow.
Positioned to compete with the likes of the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Cadillac CTS, Volvo’s all-new flagship sedan is the successor to the outgoing S80 and the first to carry the S90 name since 1998. The S90 will debut during the upcoming 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where Volvo says horsepower, torque and wheel options will be announced. All of the three available powertrains — including T5, T6 and T8 options — will be based on a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; the T6 is supercharged, while the T8 is the plug-in hybrid version that incorporates an electric motor.
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