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The Volvo 960, S90 and V90 were Volvo's top-of-the-line models until 1998. They competed with the Mercedes-Benz E300, Lexus GS 300 and Lexus ES 300, BMW 325/530, and Saab 9000. Even though it is competed by those powerful vehicles, the price of Volvo S90 2022 is not much more than those other, for example in Malaysia, it is just required RM 339,315, excluding all the extra payments like car manitenance.

Year-to-year changes[]

1995[]

Although it may not be readily apparent to any but the Volvo acolyte, the 960 was really quite a different car from its predecessors. Basic dimensions were the same, both inside and out, but the body/chassis structure was considerably reengineered. Front suspension was now similar to the front-drive 850 model's, a tubular crossmember stiffens the chassis and transverse A-arms put side loads directly into it.

In the rear, the excellent Volvo multilink suspension was carried on a huge aluminum crossmember. The former coil springs were replaced by a reflex-curved glass fiber transverse leaf. For the first time, the multilink rear setup was used on the wagon as well.

The 2.9-liter aluminum 4-valve inline Six lost 20 horsepower compared with 1994, but made its peak power and torque (up by 2 ft.-lb.) at substantially lower speeds. The only transmission was an Aisan-Warner 4-speed, electronically controlled 3-mode automatic with lockup torque converter.

All front and rear body sheetmetal was new for 1995. As a result, the sedan's aerodynamic drag coefficient was reduced from 0.34 to 0.32. Burled walnut trim, most un-Volvolike, was new as are, surprise!, cup holders. Side-impact protection, already in advance of federal requirements, was improved. All seat positions had 3-point harnesses. Dual airbags, climate control and leather upholstery were all standard.

Retail prices[]

As of March 9, 1993:

  • $35,675 (1993 Volvo 960 Level I 4DR Sedan)
  • $36,295 (1993 Volvo 960 Level II 4DR Sedan)
  • $36,675 (1993 Volvo 960 Level I 4DR Wagon)
  • $37,295 (1993 Volvo 960 Level II 4DR Wagon)

As of early 1994:

  • $30,900 (1994 Volvo 960 Level I 4DR Sedan)
  • $35,085 (1994 Volvo 960 Level II 4DR Sedan)
  • $36,385 (1994 Volvo 960 Level II 4DR Wagon)

As of late 1994:

  • $29,900 (1995 Volvo 960 4DR Sedan)
  • $31,200 (1995 Volvo 960 4DR Wagon)

As of April 10, 1995:

  • $31,960 (1995 Volvo 960 4DR Sedan)
  • $33,260 (1995 Volvo 960 4DR Wagon)

As of October 1, 1995:

  • $33,960 (1996 Volvo 960 4DR Sedan)
  • $35,260 (1996 Volvo 960 4DR Wagon)

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