Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

Volvo V90 Cross Country is the fourth generation of the XC Cross Country series Volvo estate. This model's history started around 20 years ago, when Volvo launched an off-road type station wagon V70 XC. Volvo XC70 Cross Country was an alternative to SUVs and front wheel drive cars. This raised estate with AWD and off-road abilities soon gained popularity, especially as rugged SUVs gradually shifted towards more city-oriented crossovers. Cross Country Volvos offer practicality, off road capabilities, and comfort. Is Volvo V90 Cross Country a good continuation of this tradition?
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Starting price: ~57,000 euro
As tested: ~85,000 euro
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[@hedydd2]

You can drive down the steep hill without the hill decent control [brake intervention] simply by selecting 'comfort' mode and locking the transmission into first gear. Its a very clever system with the minimum of window dressing and superfluous buttons and dials. There is also a custom mode which you can configure to a style of control that suits your particular needs, for instance if you drive a track like that steep one shown in the video regularly.

[@andrejkrusic372]

My dream car. To bad I cant afford it :'( Great review Marek, as always...

[@Gruegy]

Another great review - thanks Marek

[@ced5960]

Best review of V90 CC ! Especially the offroad test :) Keep up the good job :)

[@MegaGecas]

Marek, this car suits you very well!

[@MarekDrives]

I know :)

[@stevensnow4112]

I am really enjoying mine but the learning curve on all its features can be long. Thankfully, I like discoveries!

[@filip3148]

This is one sexy estate.

[@rocketdreamer]

26.5.2022. Still a v good review, still spot on.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thanks. I really like this Volvo, despite surprisingly poor boot space. Also I think they've upgraded the infotainment, and got the camera toggle on the main screen, etc.

[@jspope2008]

You mentioned the noise from the rear, which you say they have now sorted out. I’m thinking of buying one of these second hand so want to make sure I don’t buy with dodgy rear end! Many thanks! Like your honesty on reviews.

[@TexasEmperor]

I just got one this weekend and drove it from Austin to Dallas, I didn't experience road or tire noise. Just perfect!

[@patriksestak9265]

Just found one on autotrader in very same colour. Might just go for it and buy it. Outback like family estate that looks good

[@DamnMyNickIsTaken]

"This field is frozen, so it shouldn't be too slippery … but it's frozen, so it'll be slippery." 😄

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Soil on the field is uneven, muddy and loose. When it freezes, it there's better traction :)

[@DamnMyNickIsTaken]

@@MarekDrivesENG Of course. It simply made me smile. 😉😋

[@simonwhite2890]

I'd love one of those, better start doing the lottery of casing the local bank (if it's still open).

[@RasmusandPiper]

did you buy it

[@roki977]

That 7.7l made me laugh..

[@kevinn1158]

Lucky the farmer didn't come out and start shooting Marek...you rogue. Nice review! I love the regular V90....I don't need to drive in a field...

[@MarekDrives]

We have restrictive gun laws (for now), so I was quite safe. But farmer with a pitchfork could be just as bad :) It's not the "need", but the "can".

[@mattesrocket]

Exactly, that's modern: You can buy lots of useless and expensive features. (When I was young I drove really offroad with a normal Corsa B, worked.)

[@kevinn1158]

I think for my needs I'd even want to wait and see the "mini me" version i.e. the v60 next gen

[@cyrax70]

@@kevinn1158 the new V60 CC is totally bad ass as well, just the smaller size proportion…

[@Edgar_84]

Thanks Marek fot pointing out Volvo’s lack of steering feel. It looks like nothing has changed in this department.

[@guseks8413]

57 000 euro starting price? Do they put the price so much higher on the continent? Here in Sweden they start around 40 000 euro.

[@MarekDrives]

Yes, they are very expensive. Does the 388k kr price include all the taxes?

[@guseks8413]

@@MarekDrives All except road tax which is roughly around 5-10 000SEK per year for the first three years depending on engine. After the first three years it gets lower. I can find dealers that offer the base D4 AWD aut for around 380 000 SEK which is around 37 200 Euro. Perhaps we have a lower trim option in our market?

[@EDHBlvd]

0:45 It is not "all called the V90 series". It is called the 90 series. The V90 is just one of the 3 main variants, coming in both normal and CC setup.

[@MarekDrives]

Listen closely.

[@Neatspejamasis]

For my taste SUV's have too harsh suspension (I know some recent models have sporty and comfy suspensions) sitting positions are too high, fuel consumption not the best. But almost everyone likes them. This Cross Country seems like good alternative to A6 Allroad. But I still prefer old Alfa Romeo Q4 Crosswagon.

[@Pe6onator]

Hi, love your reviews, but can you make a review of Dacia Duster, thanks in advance.

[@MarekDrives]

I have, quite a while back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZnMdJ5mrJWBo5I

[@Pe6onator]

Thanks! Was looking for it but didn't find it, thanks for the response

[@josipdadic1695]

Hello Marek, love your reviews...q: is it time to check out new skoda kodiaq?

[@MarekDrives]

I'm hunting for one since autumn. Apparently I will have the rare privilege of driving one in the middle of the year, when it's going to be completely irrelevant.

[@andersandersson1147]

Marek Drives Which one Should I choose? Mercedes all terain or Volvo Cross country?

[@MarekDrives]

I'd go for Volvo. Merc has ridiculously low ground clearance, so you might just as well get a regular E-Class.

[@delboy2596]

A grey interior only a Volvo owner could love.

[@WinkelHoof]

Del Johnson like 90% of all BMWs....

[@delboy2596]

I've not seen a grey BMW interior for years.

[@razvanlucan1569]

I'm still waiting for Skoda to come up with the Superb Outdoor. Other than not having that high of a ground clearence, everything else will be as good or better (trunk) as the Volvo at almost half the price.

[@aramiris]

yeah, everything, best safety on the market too, turbo and supercharged engine too, materials quality too, ... oh wait stupid me, this comment was written by a guy coming from a country where the national sport is buying 7th hand with 300K miles, 20 years old VW passats from germany. How is weather in Nagyvárad?

[@razvanlucan1569]

TheArrogantOne I'm not attacking the Volvo in any way, in fact I do like it a lot however the price is way too steep for a family car, especially for a young family. As for the second part of your comment, I'm not gonna argue, you seem very knowledgeable about my country and you obviously put a lot of thought into that comment ...

[@aramiris]

just one question lover boy. DO you say the same about the price of the Audi A6 AllRoad Quatro ? or the prices of Mercedes E klasse or BMW 5 series? The last 2 are not the same type of car, they are sedans, but they are in the same segment as the S90 from which the V90 and V90 cross country are derived.

[@razvanlucan1569]

Both Audi A6 Allroad and Mercedes E Klass Allterrain are the same price or even more expensive than the Volvo so YES, they are just too expensive for a normal young family.

[@aramiris]

my point is this, did you actually take the time to share your opinion on the prices of those cars too in the videos , or was it just for volvo?

[@loverichardson9954]

Could you please do a review on the Tesla model x p100d? Pls reply!!

[@MarekDrives]

We don't have Tesla in Poland. Not yet, anyway.

[@loverichardson9954]

Marek Drives oh ok!! 😎 😎 thats fine then

[@yehyabadr2488]

Was this car equipped with a manual or an automatic gearbox? I couldn't tell from the video

[@MarekDrives]

Automatic. Volvo still offers MT option in the least powerful S/V90 diesels. In CC that's the 190 hp D4.

[@Biblioot]

Nice review.Question: will Volvo have something between 60 and 90 series in the future? The gap seems pretty big when you look at the size of for example V60 and V90.

[@MarekDrives]

Actually there's no gap. It's like BMW 3 Series Touring and 5 Series Touring, or A4 Avant and A5 Avant.

[@aryapradhanad186]

Marek Drives A6 Avant not A5

[@Biblioot]

XC60 - XC 70 - XC90 and V60 CC - V90 CC. The cross country line-up is smaller.

[@jin-xg8tk]

Quick question, did the car have an air suspension for the rear? If not, how did it feel on the bumpy road? Thanks!

[@MarekDrives]

I think it did. Will try and confirm it tomorrow afternoon.

[@MarekDrives]

Yes, Volvo confirmed this car did have rear air suspension.

[@gurueddy]

Nice review. Unfortunately the lack of a full size spare would limit the off road range, especially out in the Australian bush. Those space savers restrict the speed and distance you can travel, and I think their smaller size would reduce ground clearance?

[@MarekDrives]

I don't know what's Volvo's policy on spares in Australia. In Europe we're usually a call away from roadside assistance.

[@gurueddy]

Yeah, okay in town/cities here for roadside assist. I checked the Aussie owners manual, they supply a temporary spare only. So anyone venturing out camping/hiking/fishing more than 80km from town should think about a proper spare. I was lucky to have room under the wagon floor of my 2005 XC70 to fit one.

[@RasmusandPiper]

europeans have no clue what means receiving assistance in the middle of nowhere in Australia. As canadian, I kinda figure out

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

"Off road" ... 😂 "Try again"... 😂 Nope, i just can't say with a straight face, I'd be pretty pissed if granny's mobility scooter couldn't handle that hill, sorry i mean off road😂 hill

[@sonesunny7632]

White is nice but will get dirty fast. Not forgetting if any gas leaks on to the paint it will get stained.

[@Normogg]

Hardly. White looks cleaner longer than most other colours. I have a 2018 V90 Cross Country Ocean Race Edition, and I love it!

[@Pmjs]

Geely Volvo's Parent company manufactures their own car's.

[@samsonokoro5036]

This just has a hideous rear design

[@yamahass66]

no