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This four-cylinder diesel engine is our pick of the range. It provides decent performance coupled with sensible fuel economy. Company car buyers might want to consider the T8 hybrid instead for its lower CO2 emissions, but the majority of buyers will find the diesel spot on.

2.0 B5D [235]

Volvo is now a true rival to the likes of Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, offering an alternative take on premium executive cars to a rapidly growing fanbase.

After a string of strong launches – notably with the Mk2 XC90 and XC60 SUVs – it struck gold in early 2018 when it launched its smallest SUV, the XC40. When our testers compared the car with its rivals, they concluded that it was the best launch of the previous 12 months, earning it our coveted overall Car of the Year Award.

The good news is that, like many car makers, Volvo now uses the same structure underneath most of its cars – so if they get it right on one model, it usually bodes well for the rest. That’s the case here, with Volvo’s subsequent saloon and estate launches complementing the SUVs and making for a generally extremely appealing line-up.

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Mid-range Plus adds adaptive LED headlights, a sunroof, ambient lighting, a 360-degree parking camera and a Harman Kardon sound system upgrade.

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2.0 B5D [235] Plus Dark 5dr AWD Geartronic

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Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe setting

Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor

Bluetooth hands free telephone connection

Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation

Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist

Driver alert control with lane keeping aid

Seatbelt reminder and pretensioners for all seats

8 speed automatic transmission with start/stop + manual change functions

Power driver seat with multi directional lumbar support and memory for seat and exterior mirrors

Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights

Driver awareness - Blind spot information system with steer assist, cross traffic alert with autobrake and rear collision warning and mitigation

Power passenger seat with multi directional lumbar support and memory

4 zone electronic climate control with Clean zone air quality system + pollen filter

LED front fog lights with cornering light function

Auto folding and heated power door mirrors

Dark tinted windows - rear side windows and rear screen

Volvo XC90

The XC90 is a fine seven-seat SUV that combines a high quality, spacious and versatile interior with plenty of kit and top-notch safety credentials. The Audi Q7 is still a better overall package, though, and don't rule out the Land Rover Defender if you're happy with something slightly more rugged.

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