2019 Volvo V90 Cross Country Review

Two engines are available. The T5 comes standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the T6 and Ocean Race trims are equipped with a turbocharged and supercharged engine making 316 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. All trim levels come standard with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Standard equipment on the V90 Cross Country T5 includes LED headlights with automatic high beams, 18-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, automatic wipers and heated washer nozzles, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, a hands-free liftgate, and proximity entry with push-button start.

Inside, the T5 comes with power-adjustable heated front seats, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone climate control, and a 12.3-inch customizable digital gauge cluster. Infotainment duties fall to a 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio, navigation, two USB inputs, and a 10-speaker sound system with satellite radio.

Standard safety features and driver aids (Volvo's Intellisafe) for all trims include blind-spot monitoring, lane keeping assist, automatic emergency braking, a drowsy driver warning system, and an adaptive cruise control system that forms the basis of Pilot Assist, Volvo's name for its self-steering, semi-automated driving system.

The T6 upgrades include 19-inch alloy wheels, noise-insulating laminated side windows and a heated steering wheel.

The T6 Volvo Ocean Race trim adds a score of visual tweaks including 20-inch wheels, white paint and orange accents, unique interior trim with orange piping, a body-colored roof box, front parking sensors, waterproof floor mats, an air suspension, four-zone climate control, a Harman Kardon premium audio system, and extra USB ports for the rear seats.

The T5 can be further upgraded with optional heated rear seats and heated steering wheel, as well as features from the optional Advanced package, which includes a parallel and perpendicular self-parking system, adaptive LED headlights, high-pressure headlight washers, a surround-view camera, and a head-up display.

The optional Luxury package, available only for the T6, includes upgraded leather upholstery, ventilated and massaging front seats with thigh cushion extensions, front-seat position memory, heated rear seats, four-zone climate control, ambient cabin lighting and rear sunshades.

Adaptive LED headlights, 20-inch wheels, the surround-view camera, and heated rear seats are also available as stand-alone options, along with other notable single options including premium Bowers & Wilkins and Harman Kardon sound systems, integrated rear booster seats, and an air suspension.