Volvo Cars has unveiled a unique piece of art based on the interior of the new S90 Excellence, the top-of-the-line variant of the S90 saloon.
The sculpture illustrates how the Lounge Console could look in the S90 Excellence, and demonstrates the Swedish carmaker’s commitment to deliver a fresh take on progressive luxury.
“We had such positive feedback with our original Lounge Console Concept in the XC90 that we wanted to take it a step closer to reality in an S90 Excellence interior. With this interior, we wanted to create a piece of art, a sculpture. We’ve taken many of the original concepts and made them come to life,” said Robin Page, vice-president of interior design at Volvo Cars.
Starting at the rear, the design team added the most comfortable seating and the supreme convenience of a centrr control panel for features such as the heated/cooled cupholder, the sound system, massage function and the large multimedia screen. The rear armrest is home to a refrigeration unit and comes complete with two hand-cut crystal glasses from Swedish glassmaker Orrefors.
“One of the key elements is the removal of the front passenger seat, to provide unrestricted forward visibility and the sense of space and light that this brings. It has an immediate and extremely calming effect,” said Robin Page.
The Lounge Console Concept in the S90 Excellence provides three comfortable alternatives: a mobile working station that combines a fold-out work table and large screen for e-mails or video conferencing; a pure entertainment mode where you can catch up on your latest Netflix shows; and a pure relaxation mode where you can recline your seat, take a cold drink from the fridge and relax with your feet on the foot support.
“Our distinctive approach to interior design aims to deliver a luxurious and calming experience. The art of Scandinavian design is all about enhancing the life experience, and this is what Volvo Cars does best,” said Thomas Ingenlath, senior vice-president of design at Volvo Cars. 
