Volvo V60 Cross Country

Base Price: $44,100 As tested: $56,050 What says family car more than a Volvo station wagon? And this looker is hardly the boxy fare of Volvos past. A strong turbocharged five-cylinder engine, raised ride and all-wheeldrive keep you going.

We like: The gorgeous interior shows unique Scandinavian design and terrific seats.

We’d like: Better fuel economy. Engine: 2.5-litre turbo inline-five Power/torque: 250 hp/ 266 lb-ft Fuel consumption (regular) L/100 km: 11.8 city, 8.3 hwy.

What’s best: Quality interior, fetching sheet metal. What’s worst: Fussy interface.

Must-have options: $1,350 Climate

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Value for money: It’s a pricey Swede.