So, Potentially Stupid Question

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
12/02/2015 at 10:22 • Filed to: None

Is the new S90 RWD or FWD/AWD with extremely RWD-looking proportions?

I can’t tell if I’m missing it in the FP article or if it isn’t mentioned.

Either way, it is a very understated and pretty car both inside and out.

DISCUSSION (21)

Wobbles the Mind > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 10:25

FWD base AWD mostly. FWD available if they want to hit a low price point with a T5 variant.

spanfucker retire bitch > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 10:27

Knowing Volvo, it’s FWD with AWD optional. They don’t do RWD platforms. They’re like Lincoln or Acura.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > spanfucker retire bitch
12/02/2015 at 10:28

I sort of figured it was FWD/AWD given Volvo hasn’t made a RWD car in quite some time, but those proportions gave me a bit of hope for RWD.

spanfucker retire bitch > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 10:29

Volvo just has good designers. Look at the Mazda3 and Mazda6, they gave those cars RWD proportions as well despite being FWD.

Some car companies just have gud design.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 10:29

I don’t see RWD. They want to keep costs down so it’ll be platform sharing meaning awd or fwd.

Awd T8 V90

My new dream car.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 10:32

https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/m…

bob and john > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 10:32

FWd with AWD optional.

I’m just waiting for them to make something smaller so I can convince my mom to get one.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
12/02/2015 at 10:33

Motor Trend just dropped an article saying it’s using the same modular architecture that underpins the XC90, which I don’t know why I didn’t assume they’d use that given it’s brand new.

I’ll take a midrange T6 AWD model. Black over tan or saddle if it’s offered.

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 10:34

Sharing means caring I guess!

I’m not complaining. A V90 for me, XC90 for the wife, and the C30 replacment for my weekend fun thing.

#Swededreamsaremadeofthese

Sam > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 10:34

Make sure to get the Inscription for those sexy natural wood accents like the photos you posted.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > bob and john
12/02/2015 at 10:35

I imagine a new S60 is coming really soon given the current one is getting up there in age.

bob and john > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 10:37

I was hoping for something more 2001 S40/V40 in size.

TheHondaBro > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 10:54

FWD with AWD variants, like Acura.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 12:13

I’m just sitting here trying to figure out what RWD looking proportions are like....

Bytemite > spanfucker retire bitch
12/02/2015 at 12:24

I noticed that about the Mazda3 too. The front overhang is smallest in its class, I think. And there is actually some fender behind the front wheels. It just makes me wonder why all other FWD cars need to have their front wheels so close to the dash and have huge overhangs.

Rico > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 12:38

Damn that interior is smooth.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
12/02/2015 at 12:53

That big of a gap between the dash front wheel is usually a RWD car thing I’ve always thought.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 13:03

I think that’s all design based, I don’t think it’s an engineering requirement. I’ve seen it go both ways.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 14:41

Mmm, it’s lovely. Getting a kind of Jaguar vibe from that grille. Nice looking interior but I’d prefer a darker tan and darker wood. 8/10 would compare with an XJ.

ranwhenparked > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/02/2015 at 21:49

FWD/AWD, they just figured out how to properly proportion a car.

ciscokidinsf > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/05/2015 at 22:54

I think the 2017 400HP Hybrid version would be a nice trade for my 2005 VW Phaeton in the year 2020