Volvo V90 2.0 B5P Cross Country Ultimate 5dr AWD Auto Review
Category: Estate car
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Volvo V90 reviewThe Volvo V90 is a practical and classy choice that rides and handles well if you specify it with the optional adaptive dampers and avoid massive alloy wheels. It isn't that cheap to buy and it suffers quite heavy depreciation, which are two reasons we rate the BMW 5 Series Touring more highly, but the V90 is definitely worth a look if you can bag yourself a great deal.
The trim
See full equipmentIncludes 20in wheels, adaptive suspension, rear air-suspension, matrix LED headlights, a head-up display, a panoramic roof, laminated side windows and an 18-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system.
The engine
See full engine specsWith 247bhp and a 0-62mph time of 6.9sec (slower if you buy the four-wheel-drive Cross Country) it’s pokey and it pulls well from low revs. It's the entry-level engine in Cross Country. If you're a company car driver looking to save tax, though, you should check out the Recharge T6 plug-in hybrid instead. Officially, the B5 (P) will average 40mpg, which is about the same as the less powerful B4 (P). We saw 30-35mpg from the four-wheel-drive Cross Country and front-wheel-drive versions should better that.
