After a year of selling its fetching V90 wagon in Canada, Volvo returns with the a new B6 that gives the 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder a 48-volt mild hybrid system. The engine produces 295 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Dubbed the B6, this ungraded power ditches the old mechanical supercharger for an electric one. Drivability is improved, showing a more determined get-up off the line and smooth shifts from the 8-speed auto transmission thanks to clever electric “torque-fill”. Ride quality is generally better than in other Volvo models, thanks to the high-profile tires and increased suspension travel. Acceleration is fairly brisk. Although the V90 Cross Country does not feel overtly sporty, it is nimble and offers impressive cornering competence. However, the ride is harsher than we expect from a large luxury car. The brakes are strong despite the sponge-like-feeling pedal. The V90 Cross Country’s 20.4 cm ground clearance and all-wheel drive give it some SUV-like off-road capability. Its standard powered lift gate reveals 713L of cargo space behind the second row, expandable to 1526L. Its low cargo floor height is beneficial for loading cargo, although its raked rear roofline eats into the available space.