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Volvo V90 2.0 B5D Cross Country Plus 5dr AWD Auto Review

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This diesel engine is available only with the Cross Country version. It will do 0-62mph in 7.4sec and officially it's capable of averaging 45mpg. It can tow up to 2400kg and comes with four-wheel drive. 

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Volvo is now a true rival to the likes of Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, offering an alternative take on premium executive cars to a rapidly growing fanbase.

After a string of strong launches – notably with the Mk2 XC90 and XC60 SUVs – it struck gold in early 2018 when it launched its smallest SUV, the XC40. When our testers compared the car with its rivals, they concluded that it was the best launch of the previous 12 months, earning it our coveted overall Car of the Year Award.

The good news is that, like many car makers, Volvo now uses the same structure underneath most of its cars – so if they get it right on one model, it usually bodes well for the rest. That’s the case here, with Volvo’s subsequent saloon and estate launches complementing the SUVs and making for a generally extremely appealing line-up.

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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.

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2.0 B5D Cross Country Plus 5dr AWD Auto

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Anti-theft alarm including immobiliser/volume sensor + level sensor

Lane keep assist with driver alert control

Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation

Vehicle deceleration control with Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist

Colour coordinated auto folding and heated power door mirrors

Adaptive brake lights with high level LED brake lights

Seatbelt reminder and pretensioners for all seats

Versatile split folding rear seat - 60/40

8 speed automatic transmission with start/stop + manual change functions

Passenger seat with power height adjustment and multi directional lumbar support

Rear LED lights with sequential indicators

Power driver seat with memory for seat and exterior mirrors

Dark tinted windows for rear side windows and rear screen

Gesture tailgate/boot lid opening and closing

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The Volvo V90 is a practical and classy choice that rides and handles well if you specify it with the optional adaptive dampers and avoid massive alloy wheels. It isn't that cheap to buy and it suffers quite heavy depreciation, which are two reasons we rate the BMW 5 Series Touring more highly, but the V90 is definitely worth a look if you can bag yourself a great deal. 

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Huge boot and excellent practicality</li> <li>Plenty of interior space so you can carry passengers as well as luggage </li> <li>Strong engines to pull a heavily laden car</li> <li>Comfortable ride, especially on the motorway</li> <li>Low running costs for company car drivers</li></ul>

If you’re after bags of space but you don’t want to commit to the van-like dimensions and styling of an MPV, there are some great estate cars on offer that should do the job.

Tricks to look out for include an electric tailgate&nbsp;that opens automatically when you wave your foot under the rear bumper; this is&nbsp;particularly handy if you’re trying to load in a heavy or&nbsp;bulky item. You should also look for handles in the side of the boot itself that can drop down the rear seats; these are much more convenient than having to walk around the side of the car to do it.

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