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2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country Spied, Stands High Off the Ground

Volvo, the Swedish automaker that has risen like a phoenix from the ashes after Ford sold the brand to Chinese company Geely, is on a roll as of late. After the introduction of the second-generation XC90 in 2014 and the 90 Series in 2015 and 2016, the manufacturer prepares to launch the more Cross Country variant of the V90 mid-size station wagon.
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Spied for the first time by our talented team of carparazzi, the 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country is everything you would expect from such an automobile. Look beyond the swirly camouflage and black plastic cladding and you’ll spot the traits that make this test mule a member of the Cross Country variety.

Firstly, the car sits higher off the ground compared to the Volvo V90. By comparison, the difference in ride height between the V60 and V60 Cross Country is 2.6 inches (65 millimeters). Then there are the roof rails, which are more pronounced than the chrome rails of the V90. The softroader also boasts chunkier tires, redesigned front and rear bumpers, and pumped-up fenders laden with wheel-well extensions.

As far as the interior is concerned, don’t expect a significant departure from the cabin design of the 2016 Volvo V90. As with every other Cross Country model, the V90 Cross Country won’t carry over the entire engine range of its on-road brother. Only the more powerful gasoline- and diesel-fed engines will be available, as will the plug-in hybrid T8 Twin Engine powertrain.

Slated to debut in early 2017, the V90 Cross Country will be more expensive than the V90 station wagon because it’ll come as standard with all-wheel-drive, front and rear skid plates, and plenty of standard kit.

In related news about the Swedish manufacturer, Volvo is working on the next-generation 40 Series. Our first taste of the all-new V40, S40, and XC40 comes in the guise of the 40.1 Concept and 40.2 Concept.
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About the author: Mircea Panait
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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