2026 Volvo S90: This Is It
But it's not coming to the United States or Europe.
[UPDATE] In a statement to Motor1, a Volvo spokesperson said the 2026 S90 won't be sold in the United States or Europe: "We currently plan to offer the new S90 in China plus a small number of other key Asian markets."
Aging like fine wine, the Volvo S90 is getting a nip and tuck nearly a decade after its debut. While the brand now offers a fully electric ES90, its largest gasoline-powered sedan is sticking around for the time being. Despite a sales dip of 18.4 percent to 40,210 units in 2024, the numbers are still strong enough to warrant the investment in a second facelift. That suggests Volvo intends to keep the S90 alive for at least a few more years.
The refresh essentially mirrors the updates we saw last September on the XC90. The SUV’s revised grille and matrix LED headlights now make their way to the S90. Subtle changes include a redesigned hood, front bumper, and front fenders. Around back, the taillights have been reshaped and restyled as well. For 2026, Volvo is adding two new paint options, Aurora Silver and Mulberry Red, alongside fresh two-tone alloy wheel designs.
Inside, the S90 receives the XC90's larger 11.2-inch infotainment screen. Because of its size, the new tablet-like display no longer fits flush with the dashboard and now sticks out, which may not please everyone. Yours truly included. On the upside, the cabin benefits from improved sound insulation and now comes standard with adaptive suspension, promising a quieter and cushier ride.
Volvo hasn’t shared full technical specs yet, but it does note that the plug-in hybrid variant can cover 50 miles (80 kilometers) in electric mode based on the WLTP cycle. Some markets will also receive a mild-hybrid gasoline version with front-wheel drive. The Gothenburg-based automaker stopped making cars with diesel engines a little over a year ago.
Don’t look for images of the facelifted V90 in the photo gallery because there aren’t any. Whether the wagon will get these updates is unclear. Volvo sold 9,939 units last year, including the standard V90 and the rugged V90 Cross Country. That’s four times less than the sedan. Some regions, such as The Netherlands, are saying goodbye to the gorgeous estate.
The facelifted S90 will launch first in China this summer, with other markets to follow. However, the United States is unlikely to be among them. That’s because the sedan is built in China, a change made in 2017, which now puts it squarely in the crosshairs of newly announced tariffs under the Trump administration.
Erik Severinson, Volvo's Chief Product and Strategy Officer, says the new-ish luxury sedan will stay for the long haul but only in certain regions: “The S90 is a key part of our product portfolio for the coming years in some of our Asian markets.” Similarly, the XC90 will remain on sale in the foreseeable future.
We've contacted Volvo to find out whether the 2026 S90 will be available in the US and Europe.
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