The Volvo Scalable Product Architecture (SPA)[4] platform is a global, full-size, unibody automobile platform developed and manufactured by Volvo Cars, which has been produced over two generations.[5] It debuted in 2014 when the second-generation Volvo XC90 was released.[6] Work on the new in-house platform began in 2011 shortly after Volvo was acquired by Geely from Ford Motor Company. During development, particular emphasis was placed on achieving weight-reduction, design commonality, manufacturing rationalization, and hybridization opportunities.[7] The new SPA platform replaced two prior vehicle architectures, the Volvo P2 platform and Volvo P3 platform.
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| Predecessor | Volvo P3 platform |
With SPA, Volvo claims it "enables significant improvements when it comes to offering protection in worst-case scenarios and when creating innovative features that support the driver in avoiding accidents."[8] Volvo has invested 90 billion SEK in the platform.
All SPA based cars will be delivered with 4 cylinder engines. The diesel and petrol engines share the same Volvo Engine Architecture, and Volvo can build 530,000 engines per year.[9]
The SPA2 platform, which is an EV-exclusive platform, debuted on the Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 in 2023.[10]
Vehicles
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| Volvo XC90 II | 2015–present | 5-door SUV |
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| Volvo S90 | 2017–present | 4-door sedan/saloon |
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| Volvo S90L | 2017–present | 4-door sedan/saloon |
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| Volvo V90 | 2017–present | 5-door wagon/estate |
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| V90 Cross Country | 2017–present | 5-door wagon/estate |
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| Volvo XC60 II | 2017–present | 5-door SUV |
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| Volvo S60 III | 2018–present | 4-door sedan |
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| Volvo V60 II | 2018–present | 5-door wagon/estate |
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| Volvo V60 Cross Country | 2018–present | 5-door wagon/estate |
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| Polestar 1 | 2019—2021 | 2-door coupé |
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| Polestar 3 | 2024—present | 5-door SUV |
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| Volvo EX90 | 2024—present | 5-door SUV |
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