Earlier this summer, our team here at your Chicagoland Volvo dealers, Fields Volvo Northfield, was thrilled to learn that our dynamic crossover, the 2016 Volvo XC90, had been named the Car of the Year 2015 at this year’s Auto Express New Car Awards! It also took home the title of Large SUV of the Year! Keep reading to find out more!

The 2016 Volvo XC90 has been a hit with drivers and reviewers alike since it hit markets; as of July, of the 50,000 cars that were produced for its first production run, more than 44,000 had been ordered. Dr. Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research & Development, Volvo Car Group, had this to say upon accepting the award:

This award reflects the great passion that Volvo Cars puts into its new cars. We understand our customers’ desire to have beautiful cars—cars that make their lives easier by delivering the latest technology—but in a user-friendly manner. We also understand the driving need for powertrains that deliver efficient performance, and a chassis that provides a balanced and engaging driving experience.

Drivers and reviewers alike love the sleek design, commanding road presence, and intuitive telematics system, Sensus. Steve Fowler, Editor-in-Chief of Auto Express, had this to say about why the 2016 Volvo XC90 earned top marks:

We’ve been waiting a long time for the XC90, but it was well worth the wait—it’s a sensational SUV. It not only sets new standards for Volvo, but for the car market in general, leading in terms of technology, efficiency, style and safety. It’s also got an element of style—inside and out—that you might not have expected. If the XC90 points the way for the future of Volvo, the future looks very bright indeed.

To learn more about the 2016 Volvo XC90 and all other new Volvo models, head on down to Fields Volvo Northfield to speak to a member of our team today!

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