Volvo V90

The V90 is the wagon version of the new S90 that we found falls short of the refinement expected of a midsized luxury sedan, thanks to the stiff ride and gruff-sounding engine. The 316-hp supercharged and turbocharged T6 pulls strongly, but acceleration falls below class expectations. We measured 23 mpg overall on the T6. The base T5 version uses a 250-hp turbocharged four-cylinder. Handling is sound but ordinary. The all-wheel-drive Cross Country version has additional ground clearance. The roomy cabin is gorgeous, with supportive seats, but the iPad-like touch screen proves frustrating to use. Forward-collision warning with automatic braking, including pedestrian and large animal detection, is standard. Volvo's semi-self-driving Pilot Assist system is offered as an option. It combines steering assistance and adaptive cruise control to try to make driving easier.