In its only U.S. trim flavor — Cross Country — the V90 gets 8.3 inches of ground clearance, black plastic cladding all around, and standard all-wheel drive. It’s basically a crossover wearing an elegant wagon suit.
Engine & Driving Feel
Under the hood sits a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four with 48-volt mild-hybrid assist making 295 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. Zero to 60 mph takes about 6.8 seconds, and the 8-speed automatic shifts smoothly — though it can feel a hair leisurely when you’re in a hurry.
Fuel Economy & Range
- City: ≈22 mpg
- Highway: ≈29 mpg
- Combined range: up to 450 miles on a tank
Interior & Tech
The cabin is pure Volvo luxury: leather, open-pore wood, soft-touch surfaces everywhere. The 9-inch portrait touchscreen feels a generation behind the huge displays in the Audi A6 Allroad and Mercedes E 450 All-Terrain, but the Google-built interface is fast and intuitive. You’ll love the standard driver assists: adaptive cruise with Pilot Assist, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic emergency braking that even watches for cyclists.
Three Reasons to Put It on Your Shortlist
- Versatility: more cargo room than an XC60, easier to park than the three-row XC90).
- Timeless style: that long roofline still turns heads from Santa Monica to Route 66.
- Safety: IIHS Top Safety Pick+ year after year.
Pricing & Trims (U.S. Market)
2025 models come in Plus and Ultra grades.
• Plus: estimated market price in the United States $62,000–$65,000
• Ultra: estimated market price in the United States $69,000–$72,000
The range-topping Ultra adds massaging/ventilated seats, head-up display, Harman Kardon audio, and 20-inch wheels that sharpen handling but make the ride noticeably firmer on broken American pavement.
Bottom Line
If you’re tired of perched-up SUVs yet still need space, all-weather grip, and Scandinavian cool, the V90 Cross Country is the sweet-spot machine. Just be ready to live with a slightly smaller screen and a stiffer ride if you spec the big wheels.
