The EX90’s front design is “inspired by a sailboat’s ability to shear through the ocean’s slamming waves,” Mayer said.
“But it’s also rounder overall, which enables the air to flow around the car more efficiently,” he noted.
The design tweaks, coupled with flush door handles, help the full-size, seven-seat EX90 achieve a 0.29 coefficient of drag. In comparison, Tesla’s three-row Model X Plaid crossover has a drag coefficient of 0.24.
The EX90, to be revealed Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Stockholm, is Volvo’s biggest product launch since the XC40. U.S. deliveries should begin in early 2024, according to AutoForecast Solutions.