This will, however, be paired to the same eight-speed automatic gearbox.Īudi first attempted an ‘estate renaissance’ in India with the bonkers 560hp RS6 Avant and will likely launch its own rugged estate in the form of the A6 AllRoad this year as well. Unlike the S90, which uses the 190hp D4 diesel engine in India, the V90 Cross Country will get the more powerful 235hp D5 motor. And with 560 litres of luggage space, expandable to 1,526 litres with the second-row seats folded, you won't be left wanting for more luggage space. The V90 Cross Country for India will also get roof rails, higher ground clearance and all-wheel drive to make it an altogether more practical offering than the standard V90. Like the V40 Cross Country and S60 Cross Country already on sale in India, the V90 Cross Country is set apart by more aggressive bumpers, additional black cladding all around the bodywork and rugged-looking scuff plates at the front and rear. However, to give the estate more appeal to Indian buyers, Volvo will be launching the Cross Country variant in our market. In that light, it shares the same classy-looking front end, minimalist interior and long equipment list as its sedan sibling. The standard V90 is basically an estate version of the superb S90 luxury sedan, a car that scooped up the ‘Design & Styling’ and ‘Premium Luxury Sedan’ trophies at Autocar India’s recent annual awards. However, Volvo, a carmaker known globally for its super-capable estate cars, wants to change that and will do so with the V90 Cross Country which will be launched on July 12, 2017 Estate cars or station wagons have never really caught on in India, mostly thanks to the popularity of SUVs which offer similar utility with added desirability.

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