The Volvo S90 gains
a new T5 Momentum variant in Malaysia, which sits below the existing T8 Twin
Engine Inscription and T8 Twin Engine Inscription Plus. If you can make do
without a hybrid powertrain, the S90 T5 Momentum costs RM 338,888, which is
RM 30,000 less than the base hybrid variant available.
Motivation comes in
the form of a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder Drive-E petrol engine that
serves up 251 hp and 350 Nm of torque, all of which is directed to the
front wheels via an AW TG-81SC eight-speed automatic transmission. In terms of
performance, the S90 T5 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, and will
hit a top speed of 230 km/h.
Kitted up in
Momentum trim, the new S90 variant is visibly dissimilar from Inscription
models. Up front, the chrome accents on the grille and bottom apron are now
gone, with the former sporting a different slat design as well. You’ll still
get the LED Illumination headlamps with the brand’s ‘Thor’s Hammer’ daytime
running lights, Active High Beam and auto-levelling function.
Along the sides,
the Inscription’s chrome trim, which is placed at the lower section of the
doors and just behind the front wheels, are not present on the Momentum model.
The wheels are 19-inch five-triple spoke matte tech black diamond cut alloys
shod with 255/40 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres. Meanwhile, the rear no longer
features the trapezoidal-shaped exhausts, with two circular outlets taking
their place instead.
On the inside, the
Orrefors crystal gear lever is replaced with a leather-wrapped one, while Iron
Ore Aluminium inlays adorn various parts of the cabin. The kit list includes a
12.3-inch Adaptive Digital Display instrument panel, dual-zone climate control,
Sensus Connect infotainment system with nine-inch touchscreen, Comfort Seats
with black leather upholstery, powered driver and front passenger seats,
second-row air-con vents (B-pillars only), integrated booster cushions (outer
rear seats), and a reverse camera.
Safety and driver
assistance systems similar to the T8 variants, with seven airbags, Adaptive
Cruise Control, City Safety with Front Collision Warning and Pedestrian and
Cyclist Detection with Full Auto Brake, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping
Aid, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), Roll Stability Control and Hill
Descent Control. There’s also the Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving system,
Park Assist, and Park Assist Pilot.
