Volvo XC90 Safety Rating, Features, & Technology
If you read no further than this sentence, the Volvo XC90 safety rating for 2022 is excellent. This full-size third-row family favorite is built on the foundation of legendary safety technology and should be at the top of your shopping list. This page will be a comprehensive look at the impressive list of safety features found in all Volvo XC90 models, in addition to the details offered by the NHTSA & IIHS. This is a vehicle unlike any other, and you'll see why in just a few short minutes.
Key Volvo XC90 Safety Features Up Close
Volvo Cars has led the industry in safety innovation, but what's more, they've shared this technology with other manufacturers so that safety can be enjoyed by all. Did you know that features like side impact beams, the three-point safety belt, and curtain airbags are innovations from Volvo Cars? There are plenty more innovations, too, but let's take a look at some of the latest Volvo XC90 safety components:
- Super Steel Body Construction - Underneath the sultry good looks of your Volvo XC90 is a steel cage made out of five different strengths. Each layer is designed to deflect, diminish, and absorb collision energy. The major safety agencies have noticed, and the current five-star Volvo XC90 safety rating speaks for itself.
- Volvo Intellisafe - Another factor that goes into the excellent Volvo XC90 safety rating is our suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Many OEMs break these features apart into options packages. Volvo Cars gives you all of them. In every trim. Safety features like semi-autonomous driving, oncoming collision mitigation, run-off-road protection, blind-spot monitoring, lane assistance, and autonomous braking are all included. And yes, the other ADAS features like traffic sign rec, driver alertness, and more are all on the list.
- Adaptive LED Lighting - Another factor that plays into our top Volvo XC90 safety rating is the standard feature of adaptive LED lighting. LED lights are brighter, project further, and "look around" curves as you turn the wheel. This incredible safety feature reduces the risk of many types of impacts. It's an option with other OEMs. It's standard with any Volvo XC90.
Slide behind the wheel of any new Volvo XC90 for sale and see for yourself. Just one drive will be enough to convince you that our value is more than just a Volvo XC90 safety rating — it’s quality that you can feel.
The NHTSA & IIHS Safety Rating for the Volvo XC90
The NHTSA looks at available equipment as well as front, side, and roll collisions. The Volvo XC90 safety rating from the NHTSA is five stars overall, their highest mark.1 The Volvo XC90 achieves another highest possible rating from the IIHS, the Top Safety Pick+.2
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety might even be a little more thorough in its examination of the Volvo XC90. More potentially problematic collision areas are scrutinized, and the Volvo XC90 has come out on top. Achieving a Top Safety Pick+ rating is not easily achieved.
Across the board, the Volvo XC90 got top marks for crashworthiness in its six key areas and a superior rating for vehicle-on-vehicle crash mitigation. You can visit those respective websites for the full details on both of those safety reports. You will also see that the Volvo XC90 safety record over the last several years is just as strong.
FAQs & the Volvo XC90 Safety Rating
There are so many questions when we take our families into consideration. We want the best. And part of the buying process is comparing other products. Giles Volvo Cars believes in sharing what we know with our customers so that you can make the best choice, no matter what that may be. So with that in mind, check out our Volvo XC90 vs. Honda Pilot page to see how another popular SUV stacks up.
Is the Volvo XC90 a safe vehicle?
Yes, it is. In fact, the Volvo XC90 safety rating has always been a cut above other market comparisons. The Volvo XC90 has a five-star crash test rating from the NHTSA1 and a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS (the highest possible marks allowed).2
Is the Volvo XC90 the safest SUV?
It is most certainly one of them, and according to a recent award from CARFAX®, the Volvo XC90 was cited as the safest SUV. Many third-party reviews note the robust safety technology present in all trim levels. This accounts for many of the positive industry reactions.
What makes the Volvo XC90 so safe?
There's a lot of technology built into the Volvo XC90. For starters, you and yours are well protected in a cage made out of five different grades of steel — each one with a specific energy dispersing property. Front airbags, curtain airbags, and side-impact airbags protect you in addition to a roll stability system. Then there are multiple traction systems that are designed to help you grip the road and stay in control. Whiplash mitigating seats are found in every model, and ADAS driver safety features come standard (including a few Volvo Cars exclusives).
Volvo Safety Technology & You
Volvo Cars considers itself a "human-centric" brand. You'll see how they've created a vehicle that anticipates your needs with innovative benefits. And not just with safety features. You'll enjoy three years or 36K miles of complimentary service from Volvo Cars and an additional feature called Volvo Valet, which allows for concierge services.
And if you're wondering about the long-term risks of owning a Volvo vehicle, that's where our team steps up and makes a Volvo XC90 an even safer bet. Your purchase includes the Giles Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. So go ahead and rack up the memories. We'll make sure they keep on coming.
1For more information, visit www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/VOLVO/XC90%252520T6/SUV/AWD. 2For more information, visit www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/volvo/xc90-4-door-suv/2022.
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