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164The all-electric Volvo EX90 is the most impressive new luxury car launched in the past 12 months, says the World Car Awards expert jury. The seven-seat family SUV claims the title of World Luxury Car with its comfortable and refined interior, advanced safety technology and distinctive Scandinavian design.The EX90 took the crown as the results were announced today, ahead of the New York International Auto Show in Manhattan. The World Car Awards jury, made up of 96 car journalists from 30 countries, evaluated the EX90 during extensive test drives where they could fully appreciate the silent yet powerful ride of the 510 horsepower, twin motor EX90, along with its ergonomic and luxurious interior designed for long-journey comfort. %u201cWe%u2019re pleased to see the EX90 get the recognition it truly deserves,%u201d says H%u00e5kan Samuelsson, chief executive officer of Volvo Cars. %u201cIt was up against some tough competition, but this award proves that the EX90 appeals to some of the most demanding customers across the world.%u201dThe design approach for the EX90 is straightforward and boils down to some of the underlying fundamentals of Scandinavian design. An important aspect is that form follows function. The front end is confident, yet smoothly rounded, allowing air to flow optimally around the car. This design, combined with flush elements such as side glazing, also significantly improves aerodynamics and efficiency.Integrating the lidar on the EX90 was an aerodynamic challenge, but worthwhile due to its contribution to safety when combined with cameras, radars and ultrasonic sensors. Together, they provide a detailed image of what's going on around the car. WORLD CAR AWARDS: VOLVO EX90 CLAIMS WORLD LUXURY CAR TITLEAUTO SUB INDUSTRYNEWS