The Volvo V90 Cross Country Is One Sleek Sexy SUV (Okay, It's A Wagon, But That's A Good Thing).

It can be argued that SUVs are essentially raised station wagons, or that wagons are sleek SUVs. Volvo's luxurious V90 Cross Country splits the difference- it's an all-wheel drive wagon with more ground clearance than most. And it has a beautiful interior. Tom Voelk takes a 2021 model to Bend, Oregon for a family vacation. It might be the ultimate road trip vehicle. And if you need food recommendations in Bend, you've come to the right place.
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00:00 Open
1:05 Overview
2:18 Powertrain
2:55 Trunk Loading
3:45 Pilot Assist
4:10 Driving Dynamics
5:35 Burgerville
6:00 Safety Tech
6:30 Smith Rock
7:08 Bend, OR
7:41 Kayak Loading
8:40 Loading For Concert
9:43 In A Landscape
10:40 Off Roading
11:14 User Interface
12:03 Summary
12:44 Prologue
About Tom: Tom Voelk is an award-winning automotive contributor to The New York Times. His podcast was the first to win an Emmy Award (and he's won for photography, editing, producing and reporting). But really, all you need to know is in the videos. Watch a few and you'll subscribe.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

In case you're all wondering, I shot this on a iPhone XS, nearly 3 years old, not the latest model. And didn't use a pro cam app, just grab and go on the standard camera setting. Like I said, I'm on vacation... sort of.

[@stupid8911]

Still great stuff.

[@garretgrove5993]

You did another great review Tom. And hey, I'm rocking a Samsung Galaxy S10, so I know you don't need the latest $1200 phone to get great video lol 😅 And props to you for making a video while on vacation. But seriously, if you take a week off next week, we'd understand! Stay prosperous, Garret

[@MightyTiki]

Working vacation

[@Nico-02]

It honestly looks so much better than what it is. It looks very suitable and professional regardless!

[@escargotiskuhol]

still, excellent quality! And I liked seeing your lovely family as well. Thanks, Tom!

[@DjdMenis]

Love love love this review. My top 5 . Shawn has shot up in height. Love seeing the whole family. Video Quality was awesome. Thanks Tom.

[@OrionAerospaceKSP]

Same!

[@joelbranch]

THAT was an excellent review. Thanks for giving us something different, showing the Northwest and local businesses some love, and giving us a love letter to wagons. Tell your family we said thanks as well.

[@anthonycbrown1952]

Please thank your wife and son for participating in the video. For many of us who remember your family when you all shared the same home (almost 10 years ago?), it was affirming to see everyone happy, healthy, and well. Thanks Tom.

[@MightyTiki]

A man dedicated to the job, much appreciated review-hope you enjoy(ed) the trip!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Tom, No need to apologize for a temporary reduction in production values. As a huge wagon fan, I prefer the Volvo 240 wagon assembled in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

[@DouginaBoxster]

Thanks for sharing the personal content, it really adds to the review. As an Oregonian, I may be a little biased on the "other" content as well. Fun to see what you do with "only" an iPhone. I see the difference, but for what it's worth, it still looked really good on my 65" big screen!

[@genzigzag]

Tom great review, really appreciate you sharing the interesting activities and beautiful scenery...more than just your standard car review! When the land border opens( 🇨🇦 - -🇺🇲)we've got to check out Bend Oregon!

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Thanks for another fun "road trip" review, Tom! I've always enjoyed seeing you and your family together. As far as the video quality, even with your iPhone, it was still better than any other KZbin car review, except for "Savage Geese." I appreciate the extra time and care you've always put into your videos. Take care and keep them coming!

[@swells1]

Tom and Savage Geese are my two favorite KZbin channels.

[@hogster1475]

Love this review, hope you can do more of this kind involving road trips. Keep them coming.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

No more road trips this year, unfortunately there's too much happening.

[@AyoBrownKid]

I love these videos, let me tell you why. I love that he takes us with him on adventures. Tom gives us real life scenarios when explaining truck space and layouts. I like how he throws in other notable comparisons, these are things that car shoppers won’t know but will be helpful if they are in the market. This review was the best one being that it was shot on an iPhone. I also like that he tells us that he subtly may or may not like a particular vehicle. I appreciate these reviews.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

Tom, really liked how you still incorporated the voice over with excellent mics with the road trip/camera phone portability. Thanks for sharing the experience of your travels. The Volvo played 2nd fiddle to the rest of the video.

[@usafmd1]

Great review, Tom! Thanks for visiting Oregon. Or as the late, great Governor McCall would say "Welcome to Oregon. Now go home." I love my S90 (used, and so affordable because who wants sedans anymore?) with the incredible B & W sound system, but the V90 Cross Country would be so much nicer, due to the ease of hauling adventure gear. Cruising long distances with those seats, that ride, and that sound system is sublime. Cheers from the Pacific Rim.

[@ForgotToMentionThat]

Yet another one hit out of the park!!!! Great review, great scenery. If I were to buy a Volvo cross country, it would be thanks to you!!

[@surebrah]

I've watched 1000s of car reviews on KZbin over the years. The minivan to Canada was one of my all time favorites.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

For some reason that one sticks with people. When Sean went to college, a classmate recognized him it.

[@bigprocrastinator]

Your son gives us renewed hope for our world. May the future land in hands like his.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

He's a great guy. Some woman is going to be very lucky.

[@jwiz1992]

I’ve been watching for years! Always a great review Tom! Beautiful trip and family!

[@Yormsane]

That was great fun Tom, I loved this roadtrip / review format. Many thanks for inviting us along for the ride!

[@themightymrpink]

Love watching your automotive reviews, Tom Voelk! It’s nice to see another modern station wagon in a country crowded with CUVs.

[@simplyeric12]

One of the best reviews. We need more series like this. It truly gives the personal experience with the car. Truly beautiful family, too.

[@bill7481]

This is the way these vehicles should be reviewed. I love the review! Thanks to you for the extra effort it took to shoot this review, and thanks to your family and friends for availing themselves.

[@alstjr]

Wow! You can tell the person behind the camera matters more than the equipment itself sometimes.

[@jessesea77]

I love these types of reviews you do. Off script, exploring the world, seeing things I'd otherwise never know about. While still keeping doing a great car review.

[@EDHBlvd]

Tom, I’m not going to lie, I come here for the car videos and Volvo wagons…but I enjoyed seeing your family and life. I also have even more respect for you, for converting your son into a wagon fanatic. My 10 year old son is also on board. He is very excited to get a used XC70 when he starts driving. I wont be ready to hand down my 2020 V90CC at that time. Cheers!

[@KiMazbaru3]

One of your best reviews, Tom! Bend looks beautiful and love how you incorporated friends and family into a super informative review.

[@DisjointedConversations]

Another great review Tom. Thanks to you and your family

[@icarefor2010]

I wish all reviews were like this. Really enjoyable!

[@EAGray-fv1rl]

Thanks for the stellar review and entertainment Tom! That Volvo is amazing; it's going to be my next car without question. I live in Oregon as well and I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. It really is a piece of paradise.

[@kencairns532]

This is the best of your stellar body of work, Tom. 🙌

[@johngiddens8101]

If I didn't see the iPhone in the reflection of the car I would never believe this was shot with nothing less than a bunch of professional equipment. Another great review!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I did color grade, so there's that

[@mraurora]

I just love your reviews. They are by far the best on the internet.

[@harmanj3508]

Hands down my fave review of yours thus far! Much more entertaining and dynamic in content. You’ve got me really wanting to visit Bend now!

[@debopriyodutta]

I enjoyed this review ... Infact I specifically enjoyed all the Volvo reviews that you have on your channel !!!! I personally like the one you did in Sweden... !!! It's also crazy the video capturing capabilities smartphones have these days !!! They have gotten so so good !!!!

[@torquer9669]

Great blend of review, people, and fun. Ty for sharing, Tom.

[@varudds]

The best Tom Voelk review ever!

[@rustysurfer25]

Absolutely loved this review Tom! Probably one of the best you've ever done. Aside from the vehicle itself, this review reminded me how much I'm dying to make it back to the US for another road trip.

[@boozer74]

So nice to see you out with your family

[@GaryDaniels1962]

Absolutely my favorite review, Tom! Nicely done.

[@FirestormAA]

Awesome video!!!!!! Nice to involve family members too. Cheers! Love what volvo is doing for the passed years. Owned a first gen xc60... lovely suv still loving it!

[@sonofcain14]

Such a great video and review. Truly, excellent.

[@davidgiles9751]

Great review Tom! I grew up in Vancouver, WA, and spent time vacationing at Lake Billy Chinook and Sun River and also staying in Bend, to ski Mt. Bachelor. Beautiful scenery to say the least...

[@ahome8089]

We love our 2020 V90 CC! Great car that gets a ton of compliments.

[@Kishan2213]

The scenery is stunning as usual!

[@camelothis]

Thanks, Tom. Simplicity reigns. I'm a big fan of road trips AND Bend, so... And very nice to meet your family, too. Makes it all much more personal.

[@camelothis]

Oh yeah. Nice wagon.

[@SyTheGuy]

Despite not using your normal equipment this video was still impeccably made! Great review.

[@noncey1]

I dig this format alot! Excellent review as always Tom.

[@mandeepahluwalia2377]

Even with just an iPhone, the quality of your vidoes far exceed every other KZbinr! Amazing scenery! Excellent job Tom.

[@GrayFox0047]

Tom, I enjoy all your reviews but I really enjoyed this one. The mixture of real world application and the breaks with the adventure, scenery, food spots, etc was so awesome. Also, your son was a great assistant! Thank you!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

He's a good guy, too bad he lives so far away.

[@David-hm4vh]

Great review. Loved the scenery. And yes, wagons are cool! Thanks.

[@alliejr]

Excellent!!! I know you do not want to hear this, but the "shot on iPhone" is JUST FINE! Your filmmaking skills show through and the camera and audio are 95% as good as your expensive gear. Food for thought the next time you're thinking of upgrading equipmment.

[@venuesurfamerica9840]

Great review. Nice seeing the fam.

[@jcarlton7368]

I second all of the previous commenters positive notes. This review was one of your best. Great job!

[@TheMrSidey]

One fine review. Food, travel, music festival and a car brand I have come to love!

[@supersin22]

Thank you for sharing your trip with us, its really nice to check out places I've never seen, ill otherwise probably never see it. So thank you!

[@johnholst]

Fun video Tom! Thanks!

[@wlkfpcwashington]

Tom, I love the review. Love the car. Love your family and friends. I also love the location shots. You’re a class act. Well done!!!

[@maurice_odede_art]

The most wholesome car review I've watched in recent years!

[@ronniejaye1]

Beautiful review, beautiful family 😊

[@dzeng]

I love this review! You should go on more vacations!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Yeah, my wife says that all the time

[@AL-pu7ux]

Ordering one of these and can’t be more excited.

[@porsche558]

Even your off the cuff quick videos are awesome! Tom you always impress me! Those onion rings look delicious. Looks like a great vacation spot.

[@Mc88Flyy]

Amazing review!! Love how you show things to do as well.

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Great review 🙌🏻

[@baldheadlogic]

Great Review Tom. Very Interesting. Great Car. Great to see you all enjoying your family time.

[@subaru4me]

I really enjoy this style of car review combined with travel. I think this along with your road trip to Napa in the mini-van are my favorites of yours. You do a good job weaving the story of your trip and car review together.

[@NdzTube]

great video tom thanks for sharing your trip with your fam....and i love volvo wagons 😍

[@MrBeastclouds]

Best car reviews on the internet, never stop. We need to get your subscribers up!

[@Mr1wd]

I really like the family real-world review!

[@ivanlowjones]

Great review of a great car. I love the Pacific Northwest backdrop scenery in Tom's videos.

[@MaxiBela]

Hi, Tom! It was nice to see a some kind of more personal side of you connected to cars. Really nice family! :-) I remember, when a few months ago I said hello to you, and you just had 100K subs at that time. Now it's time to say hello again, @ almost 150K! I still like your style and videos, keep it going! All the best, from Hungary, Europe! ;-)

[@tony72tony72]

Love this review 👍👍👍

[@ivanbcanada6454]

Love the review. Can't wait to visit Bend once the border opens up. Cheers!

[@shauncorney5944]

Excellent vid! Beautiful family, in a beautiful car, amongst a beautiful landscape! 👏🏽 Many thanks!

[@scotthelmers8763]

Really enjoyed this episode, and the photography is incredibly impressive. It is amazing what the camera in our pocket can do. While watching I really did not notice the difference from the usual great photography you provide. Thanks.

[@tedunguent156]

Thanks for the great review. My local dealership has one on the lot and it grabs my attention every time I go by there.

[@michaelh6225]

Great review!

[@weirdshibainu]

Great review and I'm glad you and your family enjoyed the vacation. The complexity of a 4 cyl engine being both supercharged and turbocharged is an obstacle to committing to a new generation Volvo. I'm a serial Volvo owner and my last 2 sedans were totaled by other drivers-thanks for mentioning that the seats are not only supportive and comfortable but are a well engineered constituent in overall vehicle safety. Volvo seats hold up well under stress-they don't accordion nor "submarine" in the event of an accident. Bend is nice... but too many people now. Thanks

[@JayMerchantPhD]

Absolutely great review! You're a really great storyteller! Also, massive kudos for doing all this on a smartphone. Seriously impressive.

[@marcelstanford430]

Really enjoyed your review Tom, and you have a lovely family.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

They're awesome people. They really are.

[@KuyaArbee]

amazing and awesome review!

[@patrickdeehan3893]

What a fantastic review, different and very interesting.

[@ricardomartins1783]

Loved the review and the car. Enjoy your vacations Tom. Your long time sub. from Portugal.

[@changfachou]

My favorite video of yours. Love the family time

[@AnkitSharma-iy9md]

Hey 👋 Tom you always try to show something extra in your videos including the car 🚘 knowledge . Your channel D DRIVEN IS NICE 👍 TO WATCH WITH U.S VIEWS. Thank you 😊 for sharing . Enjoy 😉 your holidays as you deserve the best holiday time too . Good luck 😉.

[@richg9988]

Great review. Nice fam!!

[@diegomontoya8889]

I went with the Subaru Outback XT Touring because I wanted this car, but could not stomach, nor produce the additional $30,000 price difference between the two vehicles...but, this is nonetheless a fine Swedish long roofed lust machine for as wagon aficionados. Also, your son is 100% correct! If everyone in the world owned and drove a station wagon, the world would indeed be a better place.

[@Gonzol7]

"With one hand tied behind my back? Sure!" Who else but T. V. could do this so super, with just a smartphone! Bravo!

[@relloe29]

Nice review!!!!

[@donwhitehead4587]

Delightful, Tom❤️

[@richterkleiber]

Great review, and thank you for featuring Hunter and his amazing musical project! He is a friend of mine, and I know your support means so much. Greetings from Cleveland Ohio-I love all your videos.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I've not actually met him but I've been to 3 of these concerts. Cool concept. This one was my fav. I met his mom in the parking lot, seems like a wonderful woman.

[@richterkleiber]

@@DrivenCarReviews indeed! Hunter is a really great guy-hope you can connect soon!

[@musicalgreasemonkey]

Great review Tom! I'm having an extended visit in Bend, from NY state. I knew I saw a brand new Volvo V90 with 1 NJ plate driving around! Biggest wave and thumbs up 👍🏻

[@antonch.657]

Wonderful video

[@ZlatkoUnger]

This was perhaps my favorite review you’ve done. Please do more road trips or local scenery reviews with the car.

[@jneis1497]

Great video

[@henrychen8067]

that's what exactly a wagon review should be! thank you for set up the standard!

[@quadsis5569]

awesome review!

[@noahkeepsrecording]

Great video!

[@jeffreyanderson7629]

Great video, great car, heckuva job!

[@TheFrasseF]

Nice review!

[@IshtiaqAlam]

Great production Tom. Love the Volvo of course .