Volvo V90 2016–2020 car dimensions: 4939 mm long, 1879 mm wide and 1543 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,943 kg. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
The cabin uses a standard 9-inch Sensus touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Dual-zone automatic climate control is fitted as standard. Adaptive cruise control forms part of the standard Pilot Assist system. City Safety provides automatic emergency braking that detects vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and large animals. Blind Spot Information System and lane keeping aid are standard, along with a rear parking camera and rear parking sensors.
Boot space measures 560 litres with the rear seats in place and expands to 1526 litres when they are folded. The load floor is flat and the tailgate opening is wide with no high lip.
Braked towing capacity reaches up to 2500 kg depending on engine, with unbraked limited to 750 kg. Payload is around 474 kg. The raised Cross Country suspension and optional air suspension support light off-road and loaded use, with hill descent control available.
The cabin feels like a private Scandinavian lounge with light flooding in from the panoramic moonroof. Sculpted leather comfort seats deliver superb support and multi-way power adjustment plus memory. High-quality materials including dark walnut wood and clean surfaces create a refined, spacious feel. Laminated glass and CleanZone air filtration keep the interior quiet and fresh. Optional multicontour seats add ventilation, massage, power bolsters and cushion extensions for long trips.
Combined fuel use 5.1-7.7 l/100 km by engine
Service every 12 months or 18,000 miles
Euro NCAP 5 stars for V90 platform
Standard City Safety, Pilot Assist, run-off road protection
Fuel economy varies by engine. Diesels return combined figures near 5.2-5.3 l/100 km while petrol T5 and T6 sit at 7.4-7.7 l/100 km. All models use AWD and an eight-speed automatic.
Servicing follows a 12-month or 18,000-mile interval, whichever comes first. The schedule alternates between interim and major services.
Safety is a core strength. The V90 earned five Euro NCAP stars with strong adult and assist scores. Standard equipment includes City Safety automatic braking for vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and large animals, Pilot Assist semi-autonomous driving, run-off road protection and mitigation, adaptive cruise, lane keep and a high-strength boron steel safety cage.
Living with the car means enjoying a versatile 560-1526 litre load bay, power tailgate and all-road capability from raised clearance and AWD. Regular oil and filter changes plus following the service programme keep it reliable over high mileages.
Length 4939 mm, Width 1879 mm, Height 1543 mm, Wheelbase 2941 mm (V90 2016–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volvo 2017 V90 Cross Country Technical Specifications.