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2019 Volvo V90 Cross Country: A tougher, big wagon

The Volvo V90 Cross Country's more rugged looks and increased capability hopes to garner attention from SUV-hungry consumers.

Jon Wong
Jon Wong was a reviews editor for CNET Cars. He test drove and wrote about new cars and oversaw coverage of automotive accessories and garage gear. In his spare time, he enjoys track days, caring for his fleet of old Japanese cars and searching for the next one to add to his garage.
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Compared to the standard V90 wagon, the V90 Cross Country features standard all-wheel drive and higher ride height for slightly improved off-road abilities.

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For tougher looks, plastic body cladding is installed. 

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While a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 250 horsepower is standard on the V90 Cross Country, this test car features an upgraded engine that's both turbo- and supercharged. It produces 316 horses and 295 pound-feet.

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An eight-speed automatic transmission comes standard on all V90 Cross Country models. 

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With the upgraded engine, the EPA estimates that the V90 Cross Country will return 20 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

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Volvo says the V90 Cross Country will hit 60 mph in 5.8 seconds.

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Folding the second-row seats down opens up 53.9 cubic feet of cargo space inside the Cross Country.

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Handling infotainment inside is Volvo's Sensus system with a 9-inch touchscreen.

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Sensus comes standard with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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The 2019 Volvo V90 Cross Country T6 begins at $57,345, which includes $995 for destination.

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