Passive Safety

Fig 1: Identifying XC90 Structure

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

In terms of collision safety, the XC90 has the same design solutions found in other Volvo cars. An SUV is a tall vehicle. This means that in a collision, it will hit other cars at a higher level than a passenger car.

To reduce the risks of damage and injury from this type of impact, the front end subframe has been supplemented with a lower crossmember which is at the same height as the bumper on a conventional passenger car. This lower member is integrated in the structure of the XC90 and is hidden behind the spoiler. This reduces the damage to the other car, allowing its safety system to be fully utilized.