In the world of sport utility vehicles, 2014's most heavily-anticipated nameplate was the new Volvo XC90. Even though production is slated to start in the first quarter of 2015, the automaker added a third shift to its Torslanda plant in anticipation of great demand increase. Furthermore, Germany-based Heico Sportiv teased the first ever tuning package for the second generation of the Swedish mid-size SUV.
From the teaser pic provided, it's easy to see that the Heico Sportiv team painted their demo XC90 in a cool shade of poisonous green. Except for a suspension lowering kit and some grey five-spoke alloy wheels, the demo vehicle depicted in the photo doesn't get any flared wheel arches, more protruding side skirts, different air intakes or bigger front and rear bumpers.
Heico Sportiv does tell that they've "already started developing a comprehensive portfolio for this Scandinavian premium SUV" and to "watch this space over the coming months for our successive announcements on the products for the new Volvo XC90." Sorry Heico Sportiv, but that basically means you wanted to be the first tuning company to publicly announce a 2015 Volvo XC90 mod package without actually showing the finished product. An Incredible Hulk-inspired paint job and new wheels don't count as proper teasers.
But if "the coming months" are not an option for more demanding potential customers, you might be interested in what Volvo calls the R-Design appearance package. As a brief reminder, the 2015 Volvo XC90 in D5 turbo diesel all-wheel drive Kinetic specification costs €59,472 in Europe, while the range-topping plug-in hybrid T8 Twin Engine variant with the R-Design visual sauce will set you back €83,459.
Heico Sportiv does tell that they've "already started developing a comprehensive portfolio for this Scandinavian premium SUV" and to "watch this space over the coming months for our successive announcements on the products for the new Volvo XC90." Sorry Heico Sportiv, but that basically means you wanted to be the first tuning company to publicly announce a 2015 Volvo XC90 mod package without actually showing the finished product. An Incredible Hulk-inspired paint job and new wheels don't count as proper teasers.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Nevertheless, we can speculate on what to expect from the German company. Heico Sportiv produces fender extensions for the V40, high-quality custom leather upholstery and chip tuning for the T5 and D4 Drive-E engine family. That's why we expect Heico Sportiv to offer the second-gen Volvo XC90 with a either a complete modifications package or allow its customers to specify parts individually.But if "the coming months" are not an option for more demanding potential customers, you might be interested in what Volvo calls the R-Design appearance package. As a brief reminder, the 2015 Volvo XC90 in D5 turbo diesel all-wheel drive Kinetic specification costs €59,472 in Europe, while the range-topping plug-in hybrid T8 Twin Engine variant with the R-Design visual sauce will set you back €83,459.