Rockleigh, New Jersey – Volvo Cars is introducing an advanced version of the company’s semi-autonomous Pilot Assist software on the Volvo S90 sedan and making it standard on all S90s sold in the United States.
Pilot Assist was introduced on the 2016 Volvo XC90 crossover and allows the vehicle to accelerate, decelerate, come to a complete stop, and steer in road conditions with clear lane markings based on the car in front up to speeds of 30mph.
The second generation Pilot Assist on the S90 will allow these functions to work up to highway speeds (80mph) without the need for a pilot car.
“Making semi-autonomous features standard in the S90 symbolizes Volvo’s commitment to autonomous driving and our Vision 2020,” says Lex Kerssemakers, president & CEO of Volvo Car USA. “The S90 will be the first vehicle to offer this semi-autonomous technology as standard.”
The new Volvo S90 will make its public debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and will be available in U.S. retailers later in 2016.
Source: Volvo Car USA LLC