Considering a visit to Herb Gordon Volvo of Silver Spring for an up-close look at a 2017 Volvo S90 near Bowie, MD? This all-new midsize luxury sedan is a terrific choice for many reasons, not least of which is its superior safety scores. Superior, as in a perfect five-star score in government crash testing for overall crash protection, and a Top Safety Pick (TSP) designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
How does an automobile attain such lofty heights in the safety category? Two ways: sublime design and engineering, and a full suite of the latest safety technology. In the latter category, here’s what the 2017 Volvo S90 offers:
Standard features:
- OnCall telematics: crash notification, remote start/unlock, and more
- Drowsy driver alert
- Lane-departure warning
- Road-sign recognition
- Collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking
- Cyclist, pedestrian, and large animal detection
You’d be forgiven for thinking this is a description of a 23rd-century hover car from an Isaac Asimov novel, such are the advancements that the Volvo Car Company has made in the way of occupant protection.
On top of these cutting-edge standard safety features, Volvo customers in Columbia, MD can add the following optional amenities:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Pilot Assist: adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and semi-autonomous steering
The 2017 Volvo S90 is indeed remarkable, but what’s equally remarkable is that you’ll encounter these types of advancements on virtually every Volvo in Silver Spring, MD that’s in our showroom. That’s why the Volvo Car Company is a luxury brand unparalleled in its approach to its customers’ well-being. So whether you’re focused on a Volvo wagon, sedan, or SUV, be assured that your purchase comes with unparalleled peace of mind!