Tariffs Could Have Led to the Demise of This Luxury Sedan in America | Carscoops

      Volvo's S90 may be discontinued after the 2025 model year.

      Reports indicate that Volvo plans to stop selling the S90 sedan in the U.S. due to its poor sales performance, with tariffs possibly sealing its fate.

      While Volvo recently introduced the ES90, it's uncertain if it will be available in the U.S. because of the ongoing trade war.

      According to sources, the decision to end the S90 in the U.S. relates to President Trump’s trade policies. Although the administration reduced many tariffs recently, they maintained the one on automotive imports and increased the tariff on Chinese products to a total of 145%.

      Automotive News has revealed that the S90 will not be sold in the U.S. after the 2025 model year, which is unlikely to be a significant loss, as Volvo has only sold 377 units in the country this year.

      For context, this low total still represents a 46.1% increase from 2024, when only 258 S90s were sold in the initial three months. During that period, the S90's sales were so low that it only outsold the C40 and V90 Cross Country.

      Considering the sluggish sales numbers, it’s understandable that a source informed the publication that the automaker prefers to discontinue the S90 rather than face the burden of tariffs. The additional costs would likely have made the S90 even less appealing to buyers.

      To recap, the S90 is priced starting at $58,300 and is equipped with a twin-charged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 295 hp (220 kW / 299 PS) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque, allowing the all-wheel drive sedan to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 km/h) in 6.2 seconds.

      Recently, Volvo introduced the fully electric ES90, which combines features of a sedan, fastback, and crossover. Built on the SPA2 platform, the ES90 offers two battery pack options and includes both rear- and all-wheel drive configurations, delivering up to 671 hp (500 kW / 680 PS) and 642 lb-ft (870 Nm) of torque.

      However, it is still uncertain if the ES90 will be sold in the U.S. since it is manufactured in China and would likely face significant tariffs. On the other hand, the vehicle is available for order in several European markets, and Volvo has announced plans to expand availability to other regions later this year and into 2026.