“The new layout also includes easier, more prominent navigation and a refreshed, more modern look, with many upgrades grounded in real-world research and feedback from customers. In other words, it’s simply better,” Volvo claimed.

“As one of the most comprehensive infotainment updates by any car maker to date, the new user experience creates a contemporary and consistent design philosophy across all Volvo car models. This means a customer with a three-year-old XC40 benefits from the same approach as an EX90 owner, for example.

“The content on the screen represents the biggest change, with the most common apps and controls, such as maps, media and phone, presented on the home screen. This means for example that customers who are following navigation directions and want to change the music, no longer have to leave Google Maps to access the media feature.

“Then there is the contextual bar, which changes what drivers see according to the situation and displays the most recently used apps. When driving at low speeds, the icon for outside cameras appears so drivers can get help maneuvering in tight spaces.

“For plug-in hybrid drivers, the new user experience makes it easier for drivers to get the most out of their electric powertrain. Via ‘Drive Modes’ on the home screen, drivers can easily access ‘Pure’ mode alongside other options. That means switching from hybrid to electric-only power is now only one tap away, giving drivers more control,” Volvo Cars said.