We Like: Gorgeous styling, ground clearance, updated infotainment screen
We Don’t Like: Niche appeal, fisheye rearview camera
The judges all want to own this wagon, but we would be a minority. Despite its gorgeous lines, chic interior, and off-road prowess, few people will discover this beauty on their way to buying a more traditional SUV.
“An excellent all-around vehicle and a strong case for the superiority of the all-wheel-drive wagon over the traditional SUV,” Scott Evans said.
The 316-hp 2.0-liter super- and turbocharged I-4 mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission does well on a winding road, cruising and dicing like a luxury sedan. The Volvo’s 8.3 inches of ground clearance make it adept off-road, too.
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“There’s something about this tall wagon that screams ‘drive hard, put away wet,” Christian Seabaugh said. However, Angus MacKenzie said the ride does not deliver the poise and serenity that its fabulous design promises.
Seats are spacious and luxurious with side window shades and a panoramic sunroof. Markus took note of the large cargo area with a pop-up organizer. Mark Rechtin, who owns an XC70, mooned over the lush Bowers & Wilkins stereo, and Chris Walton appreciated the interior, calling it “perhaps the most well-appointed here.”
The V90 also has one of the better lane keeping systems—with Pilot Assist it can basically drive itself, and it is equipped with the full suite of Volvo safety systems. The infotainment screen is easier to read than before, too.
In the end, judges felt the wagon did not move the needle far enough beyond the previous SUVOTY-winning XC90 and COTY-finalist S90. “Let’s start a new Motor Trend Wagon of the Year award, please,” Walton said. “It would be the undisputed winner.”
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| 2017 Volvo V90 T6 Cross Country | |
| BASE PRICE | $56,295 |
| PRICE AS TESTED | $69,440 |
| VEHICLE LAYOUT | Front-engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door SUV |
| ENGINE | 2.0L/316-hp/295-lb-ft turbo DOHC 16-valve I-4 |
| TRANSMISSION | 8-speed automatic |
| CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) | 4,267 lb (54/46%) |
| WHEELBASE | 115.8 in |
| LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT | 194.4 x 74.0 x 60.1 in |
| 0-60 MPH | 6.5 sec |
| QUARTER MILE | 14.8 sec @ 93.7 mph |
| BRAKING, 60-0 MPH | 128 ft |
| LATERAL ACCELERATION | 0.84 g (avg) |
| MT FIGURE EIGHT | 26.4 sec @ 0.68 g (avg) |
| EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON | 22/30/25 mpg |
| ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY | 153/112 kW-hrs/100 miles |
| CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB | 0.78 lb/mile |
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