Volvo is known for its safety features and comfort. The Volvo XC90 exterior is no different: it has a sleek design that looks like an SUV. It has a wide stance and large, powerful tires to provide stability on the road or off-road in Colorado Springs, CO. Its body panels are made from high-quality materials such as aluminum and composite plastics to keep weight down while at the same time providing protection in case of an accident.
Volvo's designers started by creating a precise digital model of the exterior. This included suspension geometry as well as crash safety features such as crush zones and crumple zones to absorb impact during an accident.
The exterior of the Volvo XC90 is sleek and streamlined. The windshield is steeply raked to help reduce wind resistance while driving. Wind resistance results in a lot of noise inside the car, so designers worked hard to keep road noise down. In front of the windshield is a single large air intake that brings in cool, fresh air to the engine.