It took some time, but it was better late than never.

In 2017, Volvo formed a partnership with Google to allow the automaker access an infotainment platform powered by an Android operating systems that was specifically designed for cars. The first-born from that partnership, the XC40 Electric crossover electric vehicle, was updated in October 2019.

Volvo and Google plan to introduce their siblings to their first child one year later. The siblings will be available in the XC60 and S90 models, as well as the V90 Cross Country, starting in 2022. This is part of Volvo’s upcoming portfolio updates.

The new models that adopt the Android infotainment systems will, just like the XC40 Recharge model, benefit from the integration and use of Google apps and services in the in-car technology hub. Volvo offers a Digital Services package that will provide customers with the same experience as they have on their smartphones, but without having to interact with them. This package provides access to Google apps, services, the Volvo On Call app and all data necessary to run the services.

Google Assistant is a key component of the company’s apps. It can control the temperature, set a destination, play music, podcasts and send messages via voice commands.

Google Play optimizes music and media apps to be used in cars, while Google Maps is used for navigation.

Volvo announced in a press release that the company’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems will be updated for the 2022 model years. This system uses a variety of ultrasonic sensors, cameras and radars. The options for the cars will be expanded to include more choices.

Volvo has yet to reveal its 2022 model lineup or the specific updates, but it stated that the Volvo XC60 will go into production at the beginning of May.