---
title: "New From the Inside Out"
description: "A tour of nearly 90 years of Volvo interiors shows how the launch of the S90 represents the culmination of the carmaker’s uniquely Scandinavian expression of understated luxury."
date: "2016-06-13"
modified: "2016-06-13"
authors:
  - name: "The Drive Staff"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/the-drive-staff"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/3961/new-from-the-inside-out"
categories:
  - "News"
---

# New From the Inside Out

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![Swedish Craftsmanship](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/volvos90_interiorsrevolution_slide1_28_1920x1080_burnett.jpg>)
*Swedish Craftsmanship*

*, The subtle Swedish flag detail sewn onto the Volvo S90’s available ventilated Nappa leather seats shows pride in the car’s Scandinavian heritage. Open-pore walnut trim mixes with aluminum and leather to accentuate the luxurious feel of every surface., *DW Burnett/PUPPYKNUCKLES**

![Walnut-style Trim](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/volvos90_interiorsrevolution_slide2_25_1920x1080_burnett.jpg>)
*Walnut-style Trim*

*, Natural walnut highlights the open and airy feel of the S90’s interior. With the open-pore finish, you can practically feel the grain. An aluminum spine runs below the three-dimensional wood on the dash that invites passengers to reach out, touch, and experience the surfaces., *DW Burnett/PUPPYKNUCKLES**

![Minimalist Controls](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/volvos90_interiorsrevolution_slide3_21_1920x1080_burnett.jpg>)
*Minimalist Controls*

*, While the S90’s physical controls are kept to a minimum, those that do exist—such as the Start/Stop and Drive Mode switches, Volume control, and Air Blades—are sleek, diamond-cut shapes with a fine finish. (The diamond-patterned touch surface even extends to the steering wheel stalks.) Every car function is a simple touch or screen-swipe away., *DW Burnett/PUPPYKNUCKLES**

![Best Seat in the House](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/volvos90_interiorsrevolution_slide4_170101_1920x1080_library.jpg>)
*Best Seat in the House*

*, Seven years of R&D went into the development of the S90’s next-generation seats, which seamlessly combine comfort with cutting-edge safety technology. Both front seats feature memory-save functionality connected to each individual car key and have thinner backrests to provide more rear legroom. But this being Volvo, they were of course built for safety, with a new design that can absorb energy loads and protect your neck and spine from impact.*

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