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Since 2016, Volvo Cars has been producing and marketing the Volvo V90, a mid-size luxury wagon. The V90 is the wagon version of the S90 sedan, and it was a huge hit when it first arrived. The vehicle has a powerful engine that produces more than 400 horsepower.
Volvo provides an excellent range of engines for eco-conscious estate purchasers or those wishing to pay less business vehicle tax, including a mild-hybrid diesel, three mild-hybrid petrol, and a modern plug-in hybrid.
SUVs are an excellent option for anybody looking for a vehicle with a lot of functionality. The 2021 Volvo V90 has everything an SUV enthusiast might want. It's beautiful, practical, fuel-efficient, and luxurious at the same time. The V90 is a complete package.
The V90 gets a minor redesign and remains sandwiched between the Volvo V60 wagon and the V90 Cross Country. Automobiles like the Mercedes E-Class Estate, BMW 5 Series Touring, Audi A6 Avant, and the V90 are all efficient family vehicles.
With smooth handling and a pleasant ride, the V90 drives like a big luxury sedan should. It's a five-seater car that is pretty comfortable, and its trunk is large enough to fit a pair of child seats.
With so many admirable features, let’s dive in and take a look at which is the best.
Fuel Economy And Performance
T5 and T6 are two different four-cylinder engine types offered for the V90. T5 models with front-wheel drive are among the most fuel-efficient in the class, with a 2.0-liter turbo-four producing 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, all of which are sent to the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The EPA gave it a highway rating of 35 mpg.
The V90's available powertrain is the T6 AWD system; it's the only option if you want the taller V90 Cross Country. The 2021 V90 T6 all-wheel-drive got a combined mileage of 31 mpg. The Audi A6 Allroad achieves a combined mileage of 22 mpg, while the E450 All-Terrain achieves a combined mileage of 24 mpg.
Volvo adds a supercharger to the T5's 2.0-liter turbo-four to boost output to 316 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque for the T6 engine. The 0-60 sprint takes 6.5 seconds for the Cross Country variants and 6.1 seconds for the primary V90 T6.
The V90’s Safety and Technology
In six crash tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2021 Volvo V90 the highest rating of Good. Top Safety Pick+ was given to models produced after September 2020.
Volvo is a company that prioritizes safety; thus, it was the first to use the three-point safety belt in 1959. The V90 comes with active safety features.
The 2021 V90 has a standard center infotainment display of 9.0 inches and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. It has two analog-style gauges on each side of a reversible central piece that may show a map, driver-assist symbols, audio, or a blank page.
Sensus' infotainment system isn't as user-friendly as Sync, Uconnect 4, Audi MMI, or Mercedes MBUX, necessitating a trip to the display to make even minor changes to the temperature or audio source.
The standard vehicle-to-vehicle front collision prevention system on the V90 received the highest grade of Superior. In contrast, the standard vehicle-to-pedestrian system received the second-highest level of Advanced.
The vehicle comes with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane centering, and lane departure mitigation is all standard on the wagon. Pilot Assist is also included as standard, and it's one of the most advanced hands-on driver-assist systems on the market, capable of handling highway curves, lane switches, and stop-and-go traffic.
Design And Comfort Of The V90
The station wagon's appeal lies in its offering SUV-like cargo room while maintaining the same footprint and driving characteristics of a sedan.
The V90's front seats provide adequate capacity for two people to sit comfortably. As standard, both front seats include height adjustment and powered lumbar support. All V90s come equipped with lumbar adjustment and more oversized seat cushions to provide the driver's legs with even more assistance on long journeys.
To attract spectators, the Wagon has a tall hood, remarkable dash-to-axle ratio, flat top, sharply sloped rear window, and beautiful rear quarter panels. The vertical taillights have been adjusted to do a bit of consecutive dance when locked or unlocked. The window surrounds, mirror caps, grille surround, and characteristic grille mesh are all finished in black. It also comes with 20-inch wheels as an option.
All V90s have a lot of cargo space in the back. Because the front seats are smaller than those found in a Mercedes or BMW, your back passengers will have plenty of room to stretch out. The Volvo V90's interior features numerous practical storage compartments to help the driver keep it as tidy as possible.
Due in part to a vertical 9.0-inch center touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, the V90's simple interior design nevertheless seems futuristic after a few years on the market.
Price And Final Verdict Of The V90
In comparison to rival wagons, the 2021 Volvo V90 performs well. The Volvo V90 T6 undercuts the Audi by $8,100 and the Mercedes by $9,800 before options and destination, with an introductory price of $57,800.
The options are heated wiper blades, a heated steering wheel, an integrated booster cushion, air suspension, and an upgraded audio system. The price of the V90 has been increased to $68,435.
The R-Design and Inscription trim levels of the Volvo V90 differ mostly in appearance, so the engine you pick is the most important consideration. It deserves to be noticed because of its trendy décor and relaxing seats.