Volvo V90 & V90 Cross Country Differences
The Volvo V90 and the V90 Cross Country are both stylish wagons that are perfect for families and adventurers alike. With the traditional long-roof wagon body style coupled with the sleek and stylish design drivers expect from the Swedish Volvo company, these two models are bringing the station wagon back in style.
Even though the Cross Country is modeled after the V90 wagon, there are some inherent differences between these two Volvo wagons. Choosing between the two will weigh heavily on your lifestyle and driving habits.
Volvo V90
The Volvo V90 is the older brother of the Cross Country. The design was based on this wagon with features added for more capabilities. The Volvo V90 is stylish and sleek making it the perfect car for families wanting out of the SUV rat race. This model is a great alternative for a family that needs space for people and cargo. For those who may not be sold on the idea of a station wagon, consider the fuel efficiency of this over an SUV. It gets the fuel economy of a sedan with the cargo space of an SUV.
The V90 is designed to be more luxurious than its brother the Cross Country although they both give a feel of luxury. The V90 specifically has an impressive list of standard features available across all trim levels.
- Digital gauge display
- Panoramic sunroof
- In-dash navigation
- Four-zone automatic climate control
- Semi-autonomous driving mode
The V90 offers drivers two different engine options. They are both four-cylinder engines however, one is more powerful than the other.
T5
- Turbocharged
- 250 HP
- Front wheel drive
T6
- Turbocharged
- Supercharged
- 316 HP
- All wheel drive
The interior is luxurious and crafted the way we would expect it to be as a swedish vehicle. It has stunning details you wouldn’t expect to find in a station wagon.
- Sculpted seats
- Vertical infotainment system
- Real metal accents
- WiFi hotspot
Volvo V90 Cross Country
The Volvo V90 Cross Country is the more rugged brother of the V90. This model was designed to be able to access roads in all kinds of weather without a problem. Even though it is a rugged version of the more luxurious and sleek V90, Volvo didn’t skimp on the luxury features. There are some notable differences between the two V90 models starting with the body style.
The V90 Cross Country has a lifted frame and a more rugged look to the exterior making it functional on adventures. This model also has all-wheel-drive as standard to handle weather and road conditions with ease. The interior features also match the rugged feel of the vehicle.
- Real wood trim
- Sculpted seats
- Large cargo area
- Real leather interior
- Digital display
- Large sunroof
The V90 Cross Country has one engine option but it is powerful and perfect for off the grid adventures. The T6 is one of the engine options offered in the V90 and is the only option for the V90 Cross Country.
Whether you are looking for a station wagon to break out of the SUV mold while taking the kids to school or the perfect vehicle for your next adventure, head to Giles Volvo El Paso to test drive both of the Volvo V90 models today.