2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country

Excellent long-distance touring car.

Monday, September 07, 2020

Excellent long-distance touring car. Extremely comfortable seats. Driver assistance features (e.g., dynamic cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, emergency stopping, etc.) on-par with the best. The T6 model's turbo/supercharger system offers excellent and responsive engine performance. Mileage, after 2000 miles of driving, corresponds with the window sticker's EPA estimates of 31 highway, while my city mpg is 24 versus EPA's 21, all with 91+ octane fuel (as required). Interior and exterior material quality and fit-and-finish is excellent. First 3 years of routine maintenance included, along with non-run-flat tires, which are typically longer lasting and less costly to replace, versus run-flat tires now found on the V90's competitor vehicles. People have stopped to marvel at the car, take pictures and ask about it. The V90 Inscription is rarer than a Ferrarri in the USA. Would definitely buy this car again. With all this said, no car is perfect. Its closest competitors (i.e., Benz E450 Estate Wagon and Audi A6 All-Road), offer V6 engines vs Volvo's 4 cylinder, with comparable or slightly better fuel mileage and more power. It should be noted that the V90's competitors are priced far higher than the V90. Lastly, the V90's 15 gallon fuel tank is fairly small, in comparison.

Great alternative to a SUV

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

I just bought a brand new 2018 V90CC leftover. I got about 28% discount from list. So it’s a huge bang for the buck. The car is smooth as silk. I wasn’t looking for a car quite this large but then again it’s only 4 inches longer than an Outback. The level of safety features is unparalleled. Anything you can think of is in it. I have the base engine and it’s fine. It’s no world beater but on the highway I’ve gotten 30 mpg. I had a Tiguan they never got close to that. It’s extremely roomy, stylish, comfortable and versatile. I’ve moved furniture, towed a trailer, gotten groceries, mulch, took out my kayaks and bikes. It’s great without having to use a step ladder to put stuff up on the roof. I’m 6’3 and the rear has room for me with my drivers seat in position for me! What’s not to like. Beautiful, stylish, wonderful driving car rather than driving a box on wheels aka an SUV!

A years experience

Sunday, December 04, 2022

I have had this car for a year. A loaded luxury version. T6. Mileage is about 27-28 highway. Power is great from standstill and up to 60 or so. Passing power at 70 or so is weak. But, this 2.0 four cylinder makes 316hp and is certainly adequate. My other car is an S560 Mercedes so I am comparing to a high benchmark. The V90CC does so many things so well. With good winter tires it is a snow beast. The seats with massage, heat and cool are phenomenal. Excellent cargo capacity, rear seat legroom is way way better than the V60. Pilot assist is wonderful. I drive through Boston traffic without ever touching brake or gas pedal, takes all the pucker moments out of traffic. I bought used with 19k miles. A great car I will be keeping for a long time!