Volvo Cars Connected Safety Adds New Hazard Alerts

Volvo Cars Expands Connected Safety With New Hazard Alerts

Volvo Cars Connected Safety is gaining new hazard-warning capabilities designed to give drivers more time to react to risks on the road. The latest update adds alerts for large animals, a vulnerable road user warning covering pedestrians and cyclists, roadwork alerts, and accident-ahead notifications. These functions are intended to provide earlier warnings and support safer driving, especially when visibility is reduced by winding roads or bad weather. The updated technology will be offered on the Volvo EX60, EX90, and ES90 across Europe, the United States, and Canada, although availability will differ depending on the vehicle model.

Spatial Audio Added to Volvo EX90 and ES90

The software update also expands the in-car entertainment experience for the Volvo EX90 and ES90 by adding Spatial Audio support through Apple CarPlay. When paired with the Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system, the vehicles use 25 speakers to create a more immersive and multi-dimensional listening experience. The safety additions and audio upgrade therefore extend the latest software package beyond hazard awareness, combining earlier road-risk notifications with enhanced cabin technology. Volvo Cars is introducing these features as part of its ongoing connected-vehicle functionality, while availability across Canada and other markets depends on model-specific rollout plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What new features are included in Volvo Cars Connected Safety?
Volvo Cars Connected Safety adds several new warnings for hazards including large animals, pedestrians, cyclists, roadwork, and accidents ahead. The update is designed to give drivers earlier information about potential risks, particularly when visibility is limited by winding roads or bad weather. The features will be available on the Volvo EX60, EX90, and ES90 in Europe, the United States, and Canada, with availability varying by model. The software update also adds Spatial Audio through Apple CarPlay to the EX90 and ES90, supporting a more immersive listening experience with the available 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system.