Volvo XC90 R-Design Front ViewR-Design is the name of Volvo's new version of the famous XC90 model. Why this SUV is so popular? Because it is characterized by sport design, with the R-Design being the sportiest among them. So, new here is the range of design, dynamic and equipment upgrades.

From the outside, the seven-seater is defined by 20-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, silver-effect door mirrors, gloss black mesh front grille and tinted rear windows. On the inside, the cabin is characterized by leather & nubuck sports seats, 12.3-inch active TFT driver's information display and  perforated leather-trimmed steering wheel. And by the way, it features gearshift paddles. The other goodies included inside include powered front passenger seat with memory function, sports pedals, black headlining, upgraded lighting and even a leather-clad remote key fob.

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In terms of driving comfort, R-Design XC90 comes with Drive Mode Settings and Adjustable Steering Force and this is at no cost. Also standard are the City Safety with pedestrian and cyclist detection, and front collision warning, driver alert control with lane departure warning, and front, side and full-length curtain airbags.

On top of all, the entry-level XC90 Momentum models include a nine-inch touch screen control system, Sensus Navigation, two-zone climate control with CleanZone air quality system, LED headlights, power-operated tailgate with handsfree opening, and the Volvo On Call mobile application.

R-Design is currently being offered from Volvo UK. The trim level is available with the D5 diesel and T6 petrol Drive-E engines, and in T8 Twin Engine petrol-electric hybrid form. When it comes to pricing, it starts at £49,785.

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Source: Volvo