2026 Volvo V90

The Volvo V90 enters the final model year of its current generation as Volvo drifts away from wagons and into SUVs. We’ll miss the V90; it’s one of the most faithful executions of the big luxury wagon that’s still around. It sits higher than the average sedan, but lower than the average SUV, which means it combines sedan-like driving dynamics with SUV-like utility and capability. Now available exclusively in the Ultra trim, every 2026 V90 is a well-equipped luxury vehicle with some of the most comfortable seats in any car. Get the Volvo V90 while you can, before the luxury wagon goes extinct.

The Plus trim has been discontinued, leaving the loaded Ultra model as the sole trim of the V90. Also, Volvo has confirmed that 2026 is the final model year for the V90 in its current form.

Compared with its rivals, the V90 Cross Country might seem underpowered. Those 295 horses can canter from standstill to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, which is decent enough. The 335-horsepower Audi A6 Allroad is about a second quicker, though, and the Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic All-Terrain puts down 375 horsepower to hit 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds.

Those German rivals are all well and good, but we have our own thoughts about this, understanding that some people don’t want to pay a lot extra (the V90 Cross Country is noticeably less expensive than the Audi or the Benz) for power they may not need. And they don’t want to scare the Labrador in the back anyway. As long as there’s enough punch for getting up to freeway speeds easily, and not being overworked on uphill stretches, then give us 295 horsepower, and we’ll go with it.

In addition, the V90 Cross Country rides just as smoothly as its pricier rivals, with less body roll than a typical SUV. Buyers can also select the optional adaptive air suspension to gain extra comfort at one end of the spectrum and a slightly sportier poise at the other.

Fuel Economy

This aspect won’t sway the buying decision one way or the other. The V90 Cross Country, A6 Allroad, and E 450 4Matic All-Terrain each achieve 25 mpg in combined city/highway driving.

Ergonomics — how things are designed for effective interaction with humans. Volvo has this stuff honed to a fine art, and it’s one of the joys of the V90 Cross Country’s cabin. We love the especially comfortable front seats (as noted in many of our consumer reviews), the excellent yet understated design, superb materials and build quality, and the beautifully smooth wood trim.

Rear legroom of 35.9 inches is acceptable, although the Audi A6 Allroad and Mercedes-Benz E 450 4Matic All-Terrain are more accommodating — they’re both a bit longer. The V90 Cross Country’s cargo space goes from 25.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats to 69 cubes when they’re folded. Compare that with the E 450 4Matic All Terrain’s 33.1/64.6 cubic feet, and the A6 Allroad’s 30/63.8 cubic feet.

Although Volvo calls the V90 Cross Country a wagon, there’s definitely the air of an SUV about it. It rides higher than the S90 midsize luxury sedan, the car on which this wagon is based. There are plastic wheel arch extensions and a kind of skid plate at the back. The thing we like about the V90 Cross Country is how it manages to be attractive (in our eyes) and practical at the same time.

After-run parking climate
We really like this considerate standard feature. At journey’s end, if you still need to stay in the car for a short time, perhaps to catch that favorite part of a song or the rest of a weather report, the climate system remains active even though the engine is turned off.

Pilot Assist
By combining adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assistance and road sign recognition, this standard feature makes long highway stretches much less tiring. We’ve found it works exactly as it should.

Off-road ability
With ground clearance of 7.9 inches and all-wheel drive as standard, the V90 Cross Country can go pretty much where most SUVs can go (this side of a Land Rover Defender). With a set of winter tires, it will also conquer most snowy roads.

Built-in booster seats
For those times when kids are too big for actual child seats, these optional booster cushions for the outboard rear seats could do the trick.

Digital rearview mirror
If you’re driving a wagon, chances are there’s going to be a full complement of cargo and/or people on some trips. This optional feature provides a clear rearward view, eliminating obstructions from passengers’ heads and other objects.

Bowers & Wilkins audio
The hushed cabin of a V90 Cross Country is an ideal environment to appreciate this clear and detailed 19-speaker/1,410-watt Bowers & Wilkins audio system. This option is definitely one of our favorites.

The V90 Cross Country is equipped with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that’s both turbocharged and supercharged, producing a respectable 295 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. This goes to a standard all-wheel drive system through an 8-speed automatic transmission.

4-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty

Volvo provides bumper-to-bumper limited protection and powertrain protection for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is typical among European luxury vehicle manufacturers. The company also includes free scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles.

Safety Ratings

Previous model years have seen the V90 Cross Country take the highest accolade of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It also earned a top score of Good in an updated small front overlap crash test. Standard safety features include blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera system.