As a wagon based on the S90 sedan, the V90 is available exclusively in Cross Country trim in Canada. Its practical body style offers more trunk space, not to mention a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. The only powertrain option is a mild hybrid system delivering 295 hp and achieving combined fuel consumption of 9.5 L/100 km. It's a shame that the V90’s resale value and reliability don't measure up to an otherwise comfortable and pleasant-to-drive vehicle.
The Volvo V90 Cross Country has silently returned to Canada following a two-year hiatus. It doesn’t look that different from the model that first launched in 2017. Built on the same Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) as the XC60 and XC90 crossovers, the rugged Swedish wagon is now available in a …
If we think buying anything other than a sport utility vehicle is un-cool, we should think again. The Volvo V90 wagon looks so good, so sexy, that neighbours will admire us for being fashionably different. And admire our car, too. At least, that’s our opinion. But we’re automotive journalists, who …
Aside from some darker moments during its long history, the Volvo brand has always known how to design beautiful vehicles. Especially beautiful station wagons. We can immediately think of the spectacular P1800ES, introduced in 1972. The latest of these wagons is the all-new Volvo V90 , which has just been …
MIRABEL, Quebec – Although beauty is in the eye of the beholder—including when it comes to cars—there’s no debate about the beauty of Volvo’s new V90 wagons. Well, almost no debate. To the antisocial buzzkills who think otherwise, we have message for you: too bad. Amazingly, the cabins of these …
ÅRE, Sweden — If there’s one thing selling faster than hotcakes in Canada right now, it’s sport utility vehicles. With very few exceptions, however, they aren’t particularly utilitarian or sporty. Thankfully, a few tough, svelte and spry steeds are effortlessly breezing past the herd that so often drags its hooves.
Even though SUVs are more popular in the U.S., Canadians love their wagons. After all, they’re comfortable, spacious and offer a more eye-catching and refined style (in my opinion, anyway). But salespeople looking to sell you a pseudo-truck often use the same argument: in Canadian road conditions and weather, SUVs …
Believe it or not, there are still some people out there who won’t systematically purchase the biggest SUV that their budget will allow them to, as soon as the concept of interior space comes into play. These consumers generally choose a vehicle capable of hauling a large quantity of stuff, …
If I say Volvo, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps a big, luxurious, comfortable sedan? Or maybe a brown wagon? Unfortunately, the Swedish brand hasn’t been competitive in this segment for quite some time: its S80 hasn’t been updated since the Cretaceous period and its only wagon, …
Volvo today announced a few updates to its large cars including the S90 sedan and V90/V90 Cross Country wagon. First, the fog lights, lower front bumper and rear spoiler all feature a new design, although only a keen eye will tell the difference. Same thing for the taillights on the …
During the Montreal International Auto Show, The Automobile Journalist Association of Canada revealed its category winners of its 2019 Canadian Car of The Year program. In the Small Car category, the 2019 Kia Forte took the title, and AJAC journalists gave it the highest subjective value rating. It beat the …
At the Geneva Auto Show last week, the top three finalists in each of six distinct World Car Awards categories were announced. In terms of media reach, the World Car Awards have been ranked as the number one automotive awards program in the world, and its jury consists of 75 …
For the fourth year in a row, in terms of media reach, the World Car Awards have been ranked as the number one automotive awards program in world. Its jury of 75 automotive journalists spread across the planet, including two from Canada, have chosen the finalists in six different categories.
Early in 2017, the Swedish police force will take delivery of an all-new patrol car, the 2017 Volvo V90 wagon. According to the manufacturer, their V90 not only passed the rigorous driving tests conducted by Swedish police, but it obtained the highest rating to date. Since police cars are also …
Volvo's top-of-mark 90 Series continues to grow, with the Swedish automaker unveiling the all-new V90 wagon ahead of its Geneva debut. The automaker says the handsome V90 is "a clear step forward in terms of aesthetics, materials and finish" in the premium wagon segment, with an upscale look that is …
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