The Volvo V90 is a premium E-segment estate car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo Car Corporation. It succeeded the Volvo 960 estate and was introduced in 1997 alongside its saloon counterpart, the Volvo S90. In essence, the V90 was a rebranded and slightly updated version of the 960, aligning with Volvo's new naming convention—"S" for saloons and "V" for estates.
The refreshed model featured a broader palette of exterior colours and improved interior materials, enhancing overall quality and comfort. Volvo also addressed previous criticisms by upgrading the suspension system, significantly improving ride quality. While the body design remained largely unchanged, its spacious dimensions were a major advantage, offering ample room for five passengers and a generous cargo area. The large, boxy shape of the estate even earned it humorous comparisons to a hearse, but it also contributed to excellent crash protection.
Safety was a key strength of the V90, with features such as dual airbags and advanced seat belts. The model performed exceptionally well in crash tests, outpacing many of its competitors. Under the hood, the V90 offered a range of DOHC six-cylinder engines, including a 2.5 R6 24V producing 170 hp and a 2.9 R6 24V available in 184 hp and 204 hp variants.
Despite its strengths, the Volvo V90 was produced for only a short time, with production ending in 1998. Many of its design elements, inherited from the 960, quickly became outdated in the rapidly evolving automotive market.
The factory tyre size for the Volvo V90 is 195/65 R15.
Optionally, it can be equipped with 205/55 R15 tyres.