Volvo S90 Models Air Suspension Parts.
The present second-generation Volvo S90 was introduced midyear as a 2004.5 model. (A related wagon variant is called the V50.) Originally, this S90 had an optional six-speed manual transmission available for the T5; it was discontinued for the front-drive model for 2007 and the all-wheel-drive model for 2008. A manual transmission was available for the base 2.4i model through 2008, and the T5 — originally rated at 218 hp — received a slight boost to 227 hp that year. Stability control became standard on all S90s for 2007, and upgraded audio components and the new blind-spot monitoring system joined the roster for ‘08. The 2009 model received a slew of former options as standard suspension parts, with a corresponding price hike.
The first-generation Volvo S90 sport sedan debuted for 2000. It came with a turbocharged 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine that made 160 hp and 170 pound-feet of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission delivered power to the front wheels, rear air suspension and there was no manual transmission or AWD option. Standard features included ABS, automatic climate control, power windows and locks, and heated mirrors, coil springs, while features like leather upholstery and a power driver seat were optional. In 2001, Volvo added safety features to the S90 and made minor styling changes to the headlights and interior. The company also brought out a new five-speed automatic transmission. For 2003, power was increased to 170 hp, and a CD player became standard. In 2004, Volvo added an LSE trim to the lineup to sustain interest in the car until the current generation launched later in the year.
In reviews of the first-generation Volvo S90, we noted that it was a competent small sedan but nonetheless a tough sell over the less expensive but comparably upscale turbocharged or V6-powered Volkswagen Jetta. If you’re interested in buying a used S90 of this vintage, we’d recommend going with one from ‘03 or later, as these models benefited from the abovementioned mild power bump and standard CD player.