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2019 Volvo S90: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Volvo S90 is a light equipment update rather than a redesign. The most important change is a 12.3-inch digital driver display that became standard on every trim.
About the 2019 Volvo S90
1st generation (introduced for 2017; 2019 is its third U.S. model year, before the later visual refresh).
Volvo markets the S90 as its flagship sedan: a roomy, calm, safety-led alternative to the usual German luxury cars. The appeal is less about aggressive sportiness and more about Scandinavian design, a quiet and airy cabin, generous rear-seat space, and strong standard driver-assistance tech. Buyers choose the S90 for understated style, long-distance comfort, and the choice of efficient turbo engines or a plug-in hybrid in a distinctly Volvo take on modern luxury.
The 2019 S90 ranges from the understated, comfort-focused T5 Momentum to the richer Inscription models with fine Nappa leather, ventilated front seats, and premium audio. Its lineup includes a 250-hp turbo engine, a stronger 316-hp engine with AWD, and a 400-hp plug-in hybrid with AWD. Every trim has a 9-inch touchscreen with navigation, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, plus adaptive cruise control and steering assistance.
What changed, by category
Tech
The 12.3-inch digital driver display became standard across the lineup. T5 Momentum also gained standard HomeLink, a cargo-area 12-volt outlet, and heated windshield washer nozzles, while its AWD version gained heated front seats. T6 Inscription and T8 Inscription gained standard Harman Kardon audio. Leather seating on T5 Momentum moved from standard to optional.
2019 Volvo S90 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, Turbo, Supercharged, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Geartronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | ||
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | ||
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 316 hp | 400 hp | 316 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in | 40.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 21 | 21 | |||
| MPGe Combined | 71 | 71 | |||
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| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2019 Volvo S90?
The biggest change is that the 12.3-inch digital driver display became standard on every 2019 S90 trim. Most other updates involved standard-equipment reshuffling rather than changes to the car's basic design or mechanical layout.
Was the 2019 Volvo S90 redesigned?
No, the 2019 Volvo S90 was not redesigned. It remained part of the first generation introduced for 2017 and received only modest equipment updates.
Did the 2019 Volvo S90 get different engines?
No, the engine lineup carried over for 2019. The S90 retained the T5 turbo engine, the stronger T6 turbocharged and supercharged engine, and the T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain.
What changed on the 2019 Volvo S90 T5 Momentum?
The 2019 T5 Momentum gained a standard 12.3-inch driver display, HomeLink, a cargo-area 12-volt outlet, and heated windshield washer nozzles. AWD versions also gained heated front seats, while leather seating moved from standard to optional.
What changed on the 2019 Volvo S90 Inscription trims?
The T6 Inscription and T8 Inscription gained a standard Harman Kardon premium audio system for 2019. Their richer cabin materials, ventilated front seats, and comfort-focused positioning otherwise continued.
2019 Volvo S90 Reviews
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