Volvo XC90 prices and specs

The new Volvo XC90 costs from £45,750

It wouldn't be a modern Volvo without tail-lights extending up towards the roofline

Volvo calls its tail-lights tattoo-like

Headlights are all-LED, and active bending and dipping is standard

Wheels are 19in as standard. Sizes run up to 22in as an option

Radiator grille is part of Volvo's new bolder, smarter corporate face. Its 'ironmark badging has been enlarged and its arrow aligned with the diagonal chrome bar on which it's set

The manually-adjustable steering column moves over a wide range to accommodate most people's needs

Driver's seat offers plenty of adjustment

Second and third rows are very roomy, aided by the long wheelbase and slim seating

Final tier of seating housed our 5ft 8in tester with space to spare

Boot is a practical 314 litres with all the seats raised

There is 1868 litres of space with the car configured as a two-seater

The Volvo XC90's infotainment system is intuitive and slick, but not faultless

Powered by the 222bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine, the Volvo XC90 accelerates from 0-60mph in 8.3sec

On standard suspension, the ride is firmer and more intrusive than you'd expect

A very impressive all-rounder with its own distinctive appeal