Volvo has come up with a new limited edition version
of the V90 Cross Country named after their sponsored yacht racing series, Ocean
Race.
Developed by the brand's designers, together with a
group of engineers that are also responsible for making the Excellence models
and police versions of the V90 and V90 Cross Country, it celebrates the start
of the 2017/2018 Volvo Ocean race.
The high-riding special edition
wagon "will help tackle the problem of marine pollution because the floor
mats are made from Econyl, a fabric made from 100 percent recycled nylon,
including abandoned fishing nets reclaimed from the seabed".
A total of 3,000 examples of the Volvo V90 Cross
Country Ocean Race special edition will be made initially, and they will be
offered in 30 markets across the planet, including the EMEA, US, China, and
Japan.
All of them are finished in Crystal White and fitted
with special five-spoke 20" wheels, with optional 20's (US$ 3,270) or 21's
(US$ 3,315) in a different design while the interior is in matte grey with bright
orange accents and special stitching or
charcoal with the same styling , inspired by the Concept XC Coupe shown some 3
years ago. It also gets a special mesh grille, Ocean Race branded decor and
illuminated sill moulding.
The manufacturer says it will donate € 100 (US$ 116)
for each car of the first batch it plans to build, thus showing their
commitment to environmental care. In the
US, the Volvo V90 CC Ocean Race is available to order now with an MSRP of US$ 60,500 exclusively with the 316 hp 2.0-liter turbo- and super-charged four. As
with other V90 CCs, the Ocean Race qualifies for up to US$ 5,000 in savings if you
own or lease a competitive vehicle like the Audi Allroad, BMW 3-Series Wagon or
GT, 5-Series GT, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon.
