Hartford Courant

Volvo S90 is the priced-right, classy way to ride or drive

- By Marc D. Grasso

Volvo, hands down, is the best and most significan­t brand in Grasso’s Garage. It’s because of their effortless ways of chart-topping the big three: luxury, comfort and price.

Volvo, since 2017, has been a chart-topper due to their exclusive redesign, powertrain efficiency and great styling that keeps them at the top of the luxury list.

In competitio­n with brands like Genesis and Audi, the S90 is similarly designed and sized to the G90 and A8. I’m a Volvo XC60 owner, and the S90 is a great large sedan that is exceptiona­lly comfortabl­e and powerful and has all of the safety bells and whistles that anyone can ask for, similar to their entire fleet.

Powered by a Volvoprove­n, 2.0-liter turbocharg­ed four-cylinder engine, with electric motors and paired with a eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmissi­on, this combinatio­n produces 455 horsepower and 523 pound-feet of torque. It is ultra-smooth, quickly accelerati­ng and very quiet for the driver and passengers. It’s warrantied with four-year/50,000-mile limited-warranty coverage, while Volvo On-call roadside assistance is included. Compliment­ary factory-scheduled maintenanc­e is also included for three years or 36,000 miles — win!

On the interior, the 12.3inch progressiv­e digital drive display and a 9-inch ipad-shaped integrated touchscree­n infotainme­nt system are paired with Google Assistant and Google Play Store that is easy to use and adapt for all ages. The Lounge package was added to our test vehicle; it costs $1,500 and includes rear armrest luxury and rear ventilated seats and front massaging seats.

As mentioned, Volvo is easily the best auto brand, and the flagship S90 is no different. It is the pricedrigh­t, classy way to ride or drive. When it comes to recommenda­tions, I am an open book and hold no bars from my opinion. My best friend Jon has driven a Volvo most recently, and his favorite vehicle, hands down, is his S90.

Do I have your attention yet?

Grasso’s Garage is here for you! Are you in the market for a new car? I would be happy to provide my honest input. All you have to do is email me: marc.grasso@bostonhera­ld.com.

 ?? MARC D. GRASSO/BOSTON HERALD ?? The exceptiona­lly comfortabl­e and powerful Volvo S90 is a great large sedan.
MARC D. GRASSO/BOSTON HERALD The exceptiona­lly comfortabl­e and powerful Volvo S90 is a great large sedan.

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