A recent week
in the 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 AWD wagon was a revelation. This vehicle was a new offering last year,
and it pleased in every way: safety, performance, comfort/convenience features,
technology and style.
Yes, style.
From Volvo. That’s saying something.
Volvo rolled
out the V90 wagons as state-of-the-art vehicles in the seldom-appreciated
segment. Plenty of auto reviewers agreed
with Volvo's enthusiasm, with the V90 line pulling down numerous prestigious awards.
My initial
impression was that the tested V90 Cross Country wagon oozed elegance and smooth
styling. On the move, the air seemed to flow over the car without making a
sound. I rolled down the windows and
double-checked, so there.
Power came
from a 2-liter, supercharged/turbocharged engine dishing up a max 316
horsepower with silky, forceful authority.
I was blowing past cars on the freeway with barely the slightest
pressure on the accelerator. Yet
acceleration was smooth and quiet. A
velvet hammer.
The
eight-speed gearbox worked seamlessly with the willing power plant.
While I blazed
past stragglers, I sat in cool comfort amid luxurious features that included
10-way power front seats (with heat), a heated steering wheel, a panoramic
moonroof with a power sunshade, leather all around and dark walnut wood inlays
to set it off nicely.
Safety and
security perks were plentiful, just what you expect in a Volvo-badged motor
vehicle.
Fuel mileage
was pretty fair at 22 miles per gallon in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
The only thing
that might give wagon buyers pause is the price – nearly $65,000 on the tested
vehicle, but that included a $3,200 Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system
and $1,200 for a primo air suspension set-up in the rear.
Bottom line:
If you’re seeking a luxurious wagon for the long haul, the V90 is your starting
point. You might find all you want on
your first test drive. Kudos to Volvo
for developing a wonderful wagon.
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