2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country Review

If you want the utility of a luxury SUV but in a package that isn't quite so bulky or ponderous to drive, then the 2022 Volvo V90 Cross Country might be the perfect fit. Volvo practically invented the idea of an SUV-ified wagon back in the 1990s, and the 2022 V90 Cross Country carries on that tradition. It has sleek, classy styling that stands out in an endless sea of crossover SUVs, and thanks to its generous cargo space, it gives up very little to an SUV in the utility department around town or on the occasional road trip. While it's true the Cross Country has more ground clearance than the now-discontinued V90 wagon it's based on, it still has a lower stance and more secure handling than the typical luxury SUV.

For 2022, the V90 sees a host of changes. Most notably, there's a new turbocharged engine under the hood. It has a similar power output to last year's engine but EPA-estimated fuel economy rises thanks to a mild hybrid system. Expect 2 mpg better in the city and 1 mpg more overall, for a combined city/highway estimate of 25 mpg. That's a bit better than your typical midsize luxury SUV gets. Inside, the V90 Cross Country gets the new Android Automotive OS-based touchscreen interface. It includes Google Maps and other features but unfortunately eliminates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. (Volvo says it will add them back later in the model year.)

Overall, we like the V90 Cross Country. But if Volvo's minimalist Swedish aesthetic isn't your cup of glogg, the Germans offer alternatives in the form of the Audi A6 Allroad and the Mercedes-Benz E 450 All-Terrain, but both are notably more expensive than the Volvo. For all of the hits and misses of Volvo's V90 Cross Country, check out our Expert Rating below.

The sole 2022 V90 Cross Country comes in a single trim level called the B6. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that, when combined with a mild hybrid system, puts out 295 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The engine connects to an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is standard.