Say Hello To The New Volvo V90: Your New Favourite Wagon

Ahead of the Geneva motor show, Volvo has officially revealed its V90 estate. Looks good, no?
Say Hello To The New Volvo V90: Your New Favourite Wagon

Once upon a time, a Volvo estate meant a humble, dependable box on wheels. How times have changed. In fact, we might even stick our necks out and label the latest Volvo wagon - the newly-revealed V90 - as the prettiest estate car you can buy right now. Its curvy, understated flanks are an excellent riposte to the comparatively vulgar German premium estate car options, and after having a little look through these images - some of which you might have already seen thanks to the recent leak - we reckon you’ll agree.

Say Hello To The New Volvo V90: Your New Favourite Wagon

All of this sexy Swedish goodness sits on Volvo’s new Scalable Project Architecture, which also underpins the XC90 SUV and the V90’s saloon brother, the S90. This means that like the S90 and XC90, the V90 comes only with a range of 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engines, as that’s all the platform is designed for…sorry Volvo five-pot fans.

Say Hello To The New Volvo V90: Your New Favourite Wagon

But the lack of a five-pot doesn’t mean that the new V90 won’t be quick . The top-of-the range T8 will feature a ‘Twin Engine’ plug-in hybrid, which combines an 87bhp, 177lb ft electric motor with a 2.0-litre diesel engine to give an overall output of 401bhp and 472lb ft of torque. A fuel economy figure of 134.5mpg is claimed for the new motor.

The rest of the range will feature 2.0-litre engines, starting with the petrol T5, which produces 250bhp and 258lb ft of torque. But it’s the diesel D4 that the majority of buyers in the UK will be interested in. Using a clever two-stage turbo, the four-pot produces a healthy 187bhp and 295lb ft of torque. For buyers looking for a little more grunt, there’s the D5, which features four-wheel drive and 232bhp and 354lb ft of torque.

Unfortunately, the four-cylinder petrol-engined T6, with its 315bhp and 295lb ft of torque, won’t be coming to the UK.

The V90 range kicks off with the front-wheel drive D4 - the only car available with a manual - while the D5, T6 and T8 will only be available in all-wheel drive forms. A Polestar variant using a tweaked version of the T8 powertrain is expected to follow.

Say Hello To The New Volvo V90: Your New Favourite Wagon

As in the S90, the diesel engines will use ‘Power Pulse‘ technology, which aims to kill turbo lag by using compressed air for an ‘instant’ spool up.

Other clever tech additions include a semi-autonomous mode, safety features like ‘large animal detection’ and ‘run-off road mitigation’, and Apple CarPlay.

Say Hello To The New Volvo V90: Your New Favourite Wagon

Want one? Prices haven’t yet been released, but as this is aimed at rivals like the Audi A6 Avant, BMW 5-series touring and Mercedes E-Class estate, expect a starting price of over £32,000. You can check it out in the metal at the Geneva motor show from 3 March, but for now, here are a few more saucy snaps.

Say Hello To The New Volvo V90: Your New Favourite Wagon
Say Hello To The New Volvo V90: Your New Favourite Wagon
Say Hello To The New Volvo V90: Your New Favourite Wagon

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Comments

Carl Schroeder

I think it looks quite nice!

02/18/2016 - 10:03 |
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RD675

SEXY!

02/18/2016 - 10:10 |
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Anonymous

It depends on how big it is. If it’s a same size as old V70 I am Disapointed.
It is as big as new Skoda Superb, than it’s great. I miss Old, big Volvo Wagons. .

02/18/2016 - 10:44 |
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Clarence Wendel

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

The new V90 is much bigger than the V70 (30cm longer)

02/18/2016 - 10:47 |
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Kyle Abela

I like it, but I prefer the Holden and Ford wagons down here n Aus.

Photo is of a Holden, clearly not stock, but it’s the only pic of the wagon I have, but the body is all stock

02/18/2016 - 10:47 |
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Anonymous

Maaad!

02/18/2016 - 11:33 |
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CryingUARiver

I can see the throwbacks to the older boxy volvos and I kinda like that but all in all I’m just not feeling it. Its a great thing that there has been more thought put into the design more recently but something still feels off.

It might be the chrome grill, it might be the wide space between the vents at the bottom of the front bumper and the grill itself or many other small design things. I highly doubt there would be any kind of aftermarket for the car I would like to see one.

02/18/2016 - 11:35 |
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Anonymous

If I want a manual, it’s only a diesel? ;( Why Volvo, why don’t you make manuals any more?

02/18/2016 - 12:00 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

they became a luxury-focused brand.

02/18/2016 - 21:24 |
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Willgud

I’d still rather have a BMW 5xx or Mercedes Exxx

02/18/2016 - 12:07 |
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Clarence Wendel

In reply to by Willgud

No! You are Swedish and by Swedish law you must drive a Volvo!!! (Jk)

02/18/2016 - 12:47 |
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Lorenzo Tirindelli

I don’t know if i am the only one but it looks like that the V90 has just eaten an Audi (like the BMW i8 with the 911). D:

BTW one of the sexiest wagon out there :)

02/18/2016 - 12:10 |
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kanonjon

Finally, a very pretty Volvo. This looks great.
Best regards,
a Saab-fanatic.

02/18/2016 - 12:23 |
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