Volvo V90 D4 Cross Country: Used Car Test

D.he virtues of Swedish station wagons are legendary. And as if one had suspected the approaching SUV wave, Volvo first presented a higher V70 as an all-wheel drive XC variant in 1997. This robust concept has proven itself to this day – despite the tight new prices. With the striking V90 Cross Country Volvo launched its fourth generation in 2017 of the large crossover station wagon. As a new car, it is chosen by executives and freelancers who want to set themselves apart from the German premium mainstream. And can.

Because this individualism costs a lot of money. In our test car from the year of construction 2018, the new price added up with a few extras proud 65,980 euros. The acquisition costs were hardly an argument to go against the brand mainstream. After three years, you can get started for just under 33,000 euros. And what do you get for it? Of the V90 Cross Country exceeds its normal combo brother in height by 65 millimeters. So if you don’t need seven seats, he can have one interesting alternative to the in-house XL-SUV XC90 be. Circumferential plastic extensions keep one or the other bump from the body. It’s really big and unfortunately confusing: With 4.93 meters long and 1.88 meters wide the preferred element of the great Volvo is the long haul. the Eight-speed Geartronic changes gears harmoniously, the temperament of the somewhat pithy running Euro 6 four-cylinder diesels with its 190 hp is sufficient for balanced minds.

For easy off-road detours is an optional Off-road driving program on board. Up to 40 km / h it allows more slip on the four driven wheels. It becomes an off-road vehicle V90 Cross Country but not because of that. Its trump card is travel comfort: on the formidably shaped, electrically adjustable front seats, the freedom of movement is enormous, even for tall people. and in row two, two adults can take it easy. However, the elegant rear section costs a lot of storage space: 560 to 1526 liters volume would not be a fabulous value even in the compact class. The same applies to the moderate payload of just 463 kilograms.

The processing is first class. All panels are accurate to the millimeter, and that The choice of materials looks high-quality. Compared to the German competition, the chassis, which is tuned to defensively understeer, may lack the finishing touches, but the long suspension travel reliably eliminates minor and major road damage. And one more piece of good news: on this Volvo station wagon they are Axle bearings finally as solid as the rest of the car. If, however, frustration arises on board the Swedish lounge, it is probably because it is equipped with an upright touchmonitor Infotainment is bitchy again is. Fortunately, a system restart is often sufficient. The panoramic roof, which is subject to a surcharge, provides light and shadow: On the one hand, it underlines the generous feeling of space. On the other hand, the roof module is not 100 percent rattle-free on poor roads. Never mind. In the end, the strong one should be Combination of reliability, design and individuality most prospective buyers as a selling point for one V90 Cross Country suffice.

Conclusion: The high prices suggest it: used ones V90 Cross Country are a sought-after SUV alternative. Appearance and comfort appeal not only to fans of Sweden, the long-term quality of the designer piece fits.