Item: Volvo V90
Rating: 4.3
Author: CarMax

Volvo V90 Reviews

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The Volvo V90 Cross Country is a very comfortable, safe, spacious all wheel drive wagon. There is plenty of power from the T6 supercharged and turbocharged 2.0l 4 cylinder engine pushing 316 horsepower and smooth shifting through the 8 speed transmission. The infotainment system is easy to use. The gauge screen, heads up display, and center screen can display the GPS and does so clearly. The brakes are grippy and the Intellisafe system works well. The eco drive, normal mode, dynamic mode, and custom mode is a very nice touch to enhance the cars driveability or mellow it out by the roller knob in the center behind the shifter.

Pros

Ride and Handling: The vehicle rides wonderfully, one interesting find is the rear utilizes a composite transverse mounted leaf spring, the front is a double wishbone design. (Rear air ride is an option but mine does not have) The ride height/ground clearance is very good and rivals SUVs.
Weather Versatility: Many options are included making cold days easier. Heated side mirrors, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, heated wiper washers and heated windscreen as well as a very well functioning dual zone climate system that works very quickly. Heated second row outer seats are available which mine does not have but it does possess all of the above.
Cabin Noise: Cabin noise is almost nonexistent. There is a note of the T6 that can be heard when really getting into it. Personally I like it, as you can hear it grabbing each gear. Of course when the Bowers and Wilkins sound system is bumping it is the only thing you will hear. Awesome sound system.

Cons

Braking: As I mentioned before the brakes are great and grippy. However while coming to a stop it is hard to apply the brakes correctly as it will either stop abruptly or while trying to compensate for this by lifting off the brakes slightly the car continues to roll and then stops abruptly when you apply more braking to try to come to a smooth stop.
Reliability: While I haven't had any bad experiences with this V90, one potential problem/flaw in any 2017+ Volvo especially with a panoramic roof is the seal around the rear half of the panoramic glass will shrink allowing debris to enter the roof channels clogging the roof drains and causing water to spill from the channels to the A Pillar covers, around the second row seatbelts/ B Pillar area, around the battery area as well as water accumulating on or under the floor mats and or carpet. The roof drains are not very large to begin with. It is vital to keep this system working properly and clean because water damage may occur to the interior, eletronics, as well as musty odors, mold, and mildew.
Cost to Maintain: I thought it may be worth mentioning a couple things. First, there is no dipstick to check the oil. There is a status to check the oil through the center display. Second, bear in mind this car does have a timing belt that needs to be serviced/replaced every 60,000 miles. Not to be confused with the accessory belt (serpentine belt).

The car handles great, has good power going up steep hills, and has great features, like the back up camera, sun roof, and home screen; however, the car will lock, even if the keyless key is in the ca...

good performance, driver, passenger comfort, & cargo space.

Pros

Power: responds well when needed
Ride and Handling: runs well in many varied situations
Cargo Space: suits our lifestyle

Cons

Technology and Entertainment: Overly complex radio, entertainment system

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