Volvo V90 Cross Country

July 12, 2017: Volvo has launched the V90 Cross Country at Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom). Built on the company’s SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) platform, it shares most of its underpinnings with the S90. It is powered by the D5-spec of Volvo’s 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine which is tuned to produce 235PS of power and 480Nm of torque. Mated to the engine is an 8-speed automatic gearbox and power to the road is sent via an all-wheel drive system.

The V90 Cross Country promises to be one of the safest cars in the country. It boasts radar-based safety technology which powers features like adaptive cruise control, pilot assist, lane keeping aid and collision mitigation control.

Other features on the estate include 20-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels, LED-powered headlamps (with automatic bending) and taillamps and a powered tailgate with hands-free operation. The list of creature comforts on the inside includes a 19-speaker Bowers and Wilkins sound system, a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display which is mated to a 12.0-inch driver’s display, electrically adjustable, ventilated front seats with massage functionality and four-zone climate control.

As far as direct rivals are concerned, there aren’t any. However, based on its aggressive pricing, we do feel that it will give the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC a run for their money.