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Mind Boggling Volvo V90 CC

Mind Boggling Volvo V90 CC

Author: Tomas Yoko
Date: 2017-10-11

Languishing on the showroom floor at Volvo Cars Umhlanga is the imitable Volvo V90 Cross Country. No ordinary car for no ordinary person, the V90 Cross Country is a masterpeice of fusion and technology, combined using Scandinavian design and craftsmanship to create a high end luxury saloon with the power and performance of an SUV and the sophistication of a luxury private jet.

Keeping in mind that the Volvo XC90 won the SAGMJ Car Of The Year 2016, and the Volvo S90 is a finalist in the 2017 COTY contest, the Volvo V90 Cross Country has excellent heritage. The Volvo V90 was crowned Best Estate Car In The World by BBC's Top Gear. Built on the same Scalable Product Architecture, the V90 Cross Country has excellent ground clearance, an impressive 210mm makes this Volvo right at home in South African conditions.

Every square milimetre of this car is crammed with technological advancements. The nineteen inch wheels are powered by Volvo's eight speed Geartronic transmission system that offers the option of manual gear changes, however this cars knows exactly which gear to be in.

The electronic chassis control system includes a Haldex Generation V Borg Warner all-wheel drive setup. You're in good hands with the Volvo V90 CC's electronic stability control and continuosly controlled damping of the air suspension, it also has Pilot Assist. The diamond-cut Drive Mode selector will toggle your engine responses between Comfort, Eco, Dynamic, Off-Road and Individual setting. It even has Hill Decsent Control.

Speaking of the engine, under the hood of the D5 is a2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel with 173 kW and 480 Nm, consumping as little as 5.3 litres per 100 km. If you want you can give the CC a Polestar Optimization that will boost the kilowatts to around 190 and push the torque as high as 500 Newton metres. This V90 has the Inscription spec level as well as the Adventure Pack, already loaded. With the adventure pack comes the panoramic roof, 360-degree surround view camera, auto-dimming mirrors all-round, integrated compass, powered folding rear seats and more.

The interior of the V90 Cross Country also has Volvo's acclaimed Sensus Connect 10-speaker infotainment system, soft Nappa leather and six airbags. This is one of the three safest cars ever tested by the NCAP test facility.

You know this is the car for you, you just have to test drive it, call Volvo Cars Umhlanga on 031 - 571 2600 or visit their showroom at 6 Sunset Close, Umhlanga Ridge and experience Swedish sophistication.