CleanZone is a unique approach to controlling interior air quality and providing a better driving environment through innovative solutions for enhanced wellbeing and health.
Drivers can breathe easier because most microscopic, hazardous 'fine dust' particles will now be prevented from entering the car.
The multi-filter was designed especially for the SPA platform and will first appear in the all-new XC90.
It features a larger design that intercepts more particulates and pollen, as well as a layer of active charcoal that effectively removes a host of contaminants that can impact the health of drivers.
The results are impressive: in a car equipped with the new improved multi-filter, the amount of fine dust particles can be as much as 70% less than in a car without the filter, according to a standardised component test.
Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development at Volvo, said: "Up to 45 per cent of the industrialised world's population is now suffering from some form of allergy or hypersensitivity. Over ten per cent has asthma.
"At Volvo, our commitment to safety goes well beyond safety belts and air bags. It's about making sure that every minute you and your family spend in a Volvo is as safe as it can possibly be. That includes breathing."
