AT A GLANCE

Styling .................................8/10 Like it or not, the Scandinavian flair helps make the S90 distinctive in-class. Performance and economy ...8/10 Punchy and economical motor is very typical of modern European diesels. Handling and ride .................7/10 The S90 hasn’t been engineered to thrill but to cajole driver’s mind. Practicality ..........................8/10 It’s quite spacious in its class with detailed practicality to match. Safety kit ...........................10/10 The S90 has become the next Volvo to offer unrivalled levels of features. VERDICT ..............................8/10 Compared to the outgoing S80, the new S90 is a much more credible alternative to German executive saloons by being modern, wellequipped and comfortable. If only it could have been more attractively priced due to its competition.