Model Tested: 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 AWD

Engine: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder supercharged and turbocharged, 316 horsepower, 295 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 22-mpg city/30-mpg highway/25-mpg combined
Base Price: $55,300
As Tested: $64,640
Performance:
Impressive horsepower from a 2.0-liter engine
Supercharged and turbocharged
Smooth, powerful engine and transmission

Quiet highway ride
Athletic foul weather capabilities
World-renown Volvo safety features
Respectable fuel economy—our best was 30.4-mpg highway
Big effective brakes
Rear air suspension
Excellent heads up display
Comfort:
Super stretch-out front legroom
Outstanding front seats: comfortable and supportive
Power lumbar support both front seats
Three temperature heated and cooled front seats

Three temperature heated steering wheel
Thick, contoured leather steering wheel
Wide range of tilt/telescopic column adjustments
Very good headroom
Handsome interior design; upscale materials
Great panoramic roof
Rear seat accommodates tall adults
Good shoe room under front seats

Substantial floor hump
Wide, softly padded rear folding armrest with shallow storage
Utility:
Oversize, locking glovebox
Small item net on passenger side of center console
Long, but shallow front door bins
Large infotainment screen
Ample cargo room
Flat cargo deck
Flip-up panel to help secure grocery bags
Shallow storage bin under cargo deck
High quality carpeting in cargo area
Split seats fold almost flat
WOW Factors:
Handsome styling
Superb front seats
Excellent headlights turn with wheels

Adjustable rear seats HVAC vents in “B” pillars
Great surround view camera system
Whines:
Optional (excellent) sound system is $3,200
Mediocre auxiliary steering wheel controls
Hard plastic seatbacks with flimsy nets
Key fob large and poorly marked
Bottom Line:
The entire Volvo lineup has really come on strong after being acquired by its current owner, Geely of China. Styling, technology, luxury, and innovation have all soared. The V90 Cross Country T6 AWD encompasses all the traditional Volvo safety/durability/reliability traits with world-class style and luxury.
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