Volvo Previews Safety Equipment of the New XC90

Volvo is set to launch the all-new XC90 next month, and has been teasing the world about the car's features for some time. This time, Volvo has revealed extensive details about the numerous safety features incorporated in the new car.

Volvo promises the XC90 will be one of the safest cars in the world and that the 2015 version will be the first vehicle in the world to offer run-off road protection. So, what is that all about? The system in the car is intelligent enough to automatically detect an accident which causes the car to go off the road. This system reacts to such an event by tightening the front seat belts in order to keep the occupants in position.

The belts will remain firm until the car comes to a full stop while Safe Positioning will work on preventing spinal injuries by reducing vertical occupant forces up to 33 per cent as the energy is absorbed between the seat and seat frame cushions.

Volvo is also offering systems to avoid run-off scenarios by implementing Lane Keeping Aid which applies additional steering torque if the XC90 is about to exit the lane unintentionally. Then there's Driver Alert Control detecting and warning inattentive or tired drivers, while Rest Stop Guidance provides information about the nearest rest areas.

The new XC90 will also feature an auto brake function activated in an intersection if the driver turns in front of an oncoming car. The system can detect a potential crash and it automatically brakes to avoid an impact.

There is a comprehensive list of safety and assistance systems with extended road sign information, blind spot information and queue assist that, in slow-moving queues, automatically accelerates, brakes and steers the car according to the vehicle in front.

So, as you can see, Volvo is bringing a lot to the table with the XC90 and we must say, this is just the beginning.

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