2026 Volvo EX90 Ultra: Brooklyn Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 EX90 Ultra
The 2026 Volvo EX90 Ultra starts at $84,345 MSRP (7-seat Twin Motor; $84,845 for 6-seat), before the $1,395 destination charge. It's the top trim, adding an electrochromic panoramic roof, ventilated front seats, and front-seat massage on top of everything standard on Plus. Ultra is also the only trim that offers Twin Motor Performance, a 670-horsepower powertrain upgrade priced from $89,345, which makes Ultra the trim where the EX90's biggest 2026 power increase actually lives.
Where the EX90 stops holding anything back
Everything standard on Plus — wireless Apple CarPlay, Bose Premium sound, the head-up display, the full sensor suite — carries forward on Ultra unchanged, and then the trim adds the features that are genuinely about comfort rather than capability. The electrochromic panoramic roof tints electronically at the touch of a control rather than relying on a manual shade, which matters more than it sounds like on a car with this much glass overhead in August. Ventilated front seats and front-seat massage round out the list — small things individually, but the kind of details that separate a flagship SUV's top trim from its entry point once you've spent an hour in the seat rather than just reading the spec sheet.
Ultra comes standard with Twin Motor all-wheel drive, up to 442 horsepower and a 5.3-second 0-60 — identical to the Twin Motor available on Plus. What Ultra offers that Plus doesn't is the option to step up further.
Twin Motor Performance: the real reason to look at Ultra
The single biggest spec change anywhere in the 2026 EX90 lineup lives inside the Ultra trim. Twin Motor Performance now makes 670 horsepower, up from 510 on the outgoing car, and drops the 0-60 sprint to 4.0 seconds — a genuinely different driving experience from the standard Twin Motor, not a marginal bump. It's priced from $89,345 for the 7-seat build ($89,845 for 6-seat), and it's worth being precise about what it is: a powertrain upgrade available within Ultra, not a separate trim level with its own name on the order sheet. Anyone shopping this car by spec sheet alone should know that "Twin Motor Performance" and "Ultra" aren't two different products — they're one trim with an optional stronger motor.
The lidar question, for Ultra shoppers specifically
Ultra was the trim most associated with the EX90's original lidar-based safety pitch when the car launched, so it's worth addressing directly here: the 2026 model year removed the forward-facing lidar sensor after Volvo ended its supplier relationship with Luminar. The remaining 8-camera/5-radar/16-ultrasonic sensor suite still delivers Volvo's full standard active safety systems on every Ultra build, but the lidar-specific technology roadmap that once distinguished the car isn't part of the 2026 EX90 as sold. Anyone who researched the EX90 a year or two ago and remembers that pitch should know it changed for this model year, regardless of trim.
A note for New York buyers at this price point
Every Ultra build, and certainly every Twin Motor Performance build, lands well above the point where New York's sales tax math starts to matter to the final number. New York doesn't apply a separate luxury-vehicle surtax the way some neighboring states do above a set price threshold — buyers pay the standard combined sales tax rate for wherever the car gets registered, which runs 8.875% inside New York City, calculated on the full price. It's not a penalty unique to Ultra, but Ultra is the trim where that line item is largest in dollar terms. The pricing & leasing guide covers it trim by trim, along with where the federal EV tax credit currently stands.
What a repeat Volvo buyer said
A customer who leased her third Volvo through the dealership put it simply: "We just leased our third Volvo with Scott Rozany and he is always honest, attentive and patient with our questions." Repeat buyers tend to be the ones stepping up to Ultra rather than Plus on a second or third car — familiar enough with the brand to know exactly which comfort features are worth paying for.
Frequently asked questions
What does the EX90 Ultra add over Plus?
An electrochromic panoramic roof, ventilated front seats, and front-seat massage. Everything from Plus — wireless CarPlay, Bose sound, the head-up display, the full safety suite — carries forward unchanged.
Is Twin Motor Performance its own trim?
No. It's a 670-horsepower powertrain upgrade available within the Ultra trim, not a separate model or trim level with its own equipment list.
How much does the 2026 EX90 Ultra cost?
MSRP starts at $84,345 for the 7-seat Twin Motor build ($84,845 for 6-seat), before the $1,395 destination charge. Twin Motor Performance starts at $89,345 (7-seat) or $89,845 (6-seat).
Does the 2026 EX90 still have lidar?
No — the forward-facing lidar sensor was removed for the 2026 model year on every trim, including Ultra, after Volvo ended its supplier relationship with Luminar. The camera, radar, and ultrasonic sensor suite remains in place.
Feel the difference before deciding
The gap between standard Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance is easiest to understand behind the wheel. Volvo Cars Brooklyn's showroom at 148 39th Street typically has both on hand.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,395 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; actual selling price is set by the dealer. Tax information is general and subject to change; confirm current New York State and New York City rates with the dealer's finance office or a tax professional before purchase. Range, charging, and performance figures are EPA/manufacturer estimates — real-world results vary. Equipment and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Volvo Cars Brooklyn. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Volvo Cars Brooklyn.