Volvo V90 2.0 B5P Cross Country Plus 5dr AWD Auto Review

Category: Estate car

Section: Version review

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RRP £57,720

Fuel type:

petrol

Gearbox:

semi-auto

Doors:

5 doors

The Volvo V90 feels very plush and classy in its interior, kit list and driving experience. Company car users will appreciate the good electric range and subsequently low tax, but private buyers might be put off by the PHEV-only engine range and steep predicted depreciation. Our recommended V90 is the entry-level Plus version.

The trim

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The entry-level trim includes heated electrically adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, adaptive cruise control, four-zone climate control, power-folding mirrors, a heated windscreen, a 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, 19in alloy wheels and keyless entry.

The engine

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With 247bhp and a 0-62mph time of 6.9sec (slower if you buy the four-wheel-drive Cross Country) it’s pokey and it pulls well from low revs. It's the entry-level engine in Cross Country. If you're a company car driver looking to save tax, though, you should check out the Recharge T6 plug-in hybrid instead. Officially, the B5 (P) will average 40mpg, which is about the same as the less powerful B4 (P). We saw 30-35mpg from the four-wheel-drive Cross Country and front-wheel-drive versions should better that.

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