The Volvo V60 Cross Country: What the critics say

Though crossovers vastly outsell passenger cars these days, “we don’t all need to go down that path.” The new Volvo V60 Cross Country is a better option, an “objectively great” five-seat vehicle that delivers the features most people look for in an

SUV while being far more fun to drive.

The interior is “exquisite,” the exterior undeniably gorgeous. “If a lifted-up wagon is what you want, you’d be hard-pressed to seriously consider buying anything else.” Though lifted by 2.9 inches compared with Volvo’s regular V60 wagon, the Cross Country “corners with sedan-like confidence.” And its 250-hp turbocharged fourcylinder engine delivered brisk enough acceleration that we didn’t miss the more powerful mill available in the standard model. On an off-road course that would have strained or damaged some small crossovers, the Cross Country plowed ahead “without even breaking a sweat.” If you care about road performance more than ground clearance, the V60 with the 316-hp turbo four is “the one you want.” But if you choose the Cross Country instead, no one will blame you. Compared with an SUV of similar size, either V60 has more cargo space and is safer, more fuelefficient, and better-handling. In fact, “it might be the brand’s best car.”