What's New
- A 12.3-inch touchscreen is standard across the model line
- For safety features, Cross-Traffic Alert now includes Autobrake, and Pilot Assist now offers haptic feedback.
- The T5 AWD option has been dropped from the Cross Country model
Pros & Cons
- Distinctive styling
- Ample cargo space
- Plenty of technology and safety features
- Only one engine offering
- Slow touchscreen response
- No high performance (Polestar) model
Volvo V90 Overview
The V90 is a large five-door wagon that is a platform sibling to Volvo’s 90 Series vehicles, the S90 sedan and XC90 SUV. Historically, the V90 (and S90) monikers were last seen on Volvo sales charts in 1998 but resurrected when the all-new models arrived for 2017.
Although it shares its core design theme with the V60 wagon, the V90 is significantly larger in every metric. Measuring 194.3 inches in length and 74.4 inches wide, it’s 6.9 inches longer overall and 1.6-inches wider than the V60. That stretch contributes to an airier cabin and provides 98 cubic feet of passenger room and 34 cubic feet of cargo room, increases of 5 cubic feet in both measures.
The trim hierarchy is unique as well, the V90 offering both an R-Design performance and luxury-focused Inscription trim but no base Momentum trim. It does, however, offer a Cross Country model for outdoors-inclined car buyers, or those who want to look the part, and with more reserved styling than many comparatively sized SUVs. Think of the V90 as a modern—and far more luxurious and refined—alternative to the traditional full-size family station wagon of yore. That’s a space not too many current vehicles occupy.
Trim Specifications
Although it doesn’t offer the base-trim Momentum as does the V60, the V90 does feature the entry-level T5 front-wheel drive powertrain in both R-Design and Inscription trims. With just 250 horsepower to propel its heavier frame, the V90 won’t be winning any drag races. Upgrading to the turbocharged and supercharged 316-horsepower T6 all-wheel drive powertrain is a $6,000 option on the R-Design and $5,250 on the Insignia. The Cross Country comes only with the T6 powertrain. All V90 models are equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Standard features for all three trims include 19-inch wheels, leather upholstery, Harman Kardon premium audio, a panoramic sunroof, 4-zone climate control, three drive mode settings, adaptive cruise control, navigation, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and the semi-autonomous Pilot Assist system. A sport-tuned suspension, sport seating and steering wheel, shift paddles and metal mesh inlays in place of wood differentiate the R-Design from the luxury-focused Insignia.
Cross Country trims feature a 2.7-inch higher ride height, black walnut interior trim inlays and a specific suspension tune, among other details.
Warranty
4 Years/50,000 Miles
4 Years/50,000 Miles
12 Years/Unlimited Miles
4 Years/Unlimited Miles
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Specs & Safety
Volvo V90 Specification
Volvo V90 Safety
NHTSA: Not Rated