Volvo XC90 Crowned SUV of the Year at the UK Car of the Year Awards 2016. 7762

• Seven-seat XC90 voted best SUV by panel of expert journalist judges
• Praised for its stand-out design, technology, luxury and safety

The Volvo XC90 has been voted SUV of the Year at the UK Car of the Year Awards 2016.

The prestigious awards are judged by a 27-strong panel of motoring journalists, who write for publications including The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Top Gear and Auto Express.

“It gives us great satisfaction that the XC90 continues to receive the attention it deserves around the globe. The XC90’s distinctive exterior design and calm interior combine to create a relaxed confidence in the car that is also reflected in it handling and performance. It is proof once again, that Volvo is a brand on the move. Volvo has changed the conversation in the premium segment, and people are listening,” said Håkan Samuelsson, President & CEO, Volvo Car group.

The XC90’s design, technology, safety and interior packaging came in for particular praise. “A stunning cabin – packed with game-changing technology – is combined with luxury, space and great engineering, making the flagship Volvo a very enjoyable driving experience,” said John Challen, the Editor and Managing Director of the UK Car of the Year Awards.

Built on Volvo’s ground-breaking SPA platform, the XC90 is the most technologically advanced car Volvo has ever made. It is available with an innovative petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain that offers 407 hp yet CO₂emissions of only 49 g/km, which equates to a monthly Benefit-in-Kind tax bill of just £100.67 for a higher-rate taxpayer.

It also leads the field in terms of connectivity. The standard Sensus Connect system combines an intuitive nine-inch touch screen display – including pinch and zoom functionality – with a sophisticated voice control system. This provides access to the internet and a range of cloud-based apps, while the option of Apple CarPlay allows you to control selected functions of your phone, such as music streaming, directly from the Sensus Connect display.

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