The sit tight for the new Volvo XC90 has been well beneficial. Appearing an entire new stage and proficient four-barrel just motors (one with module half and half tech), it has the style and quality to coordinate Audi, BMW and Land Rover in the premium SUV fragment, with new levels of wellbeing – as you'd anticipate from Volvo.

The D5 diesel is the reasonable pick of the extent, being tranquil and with simply enough get up and go. The T6 petrol offers conventional jab, yet like the module half and half controlled T8 territory topper, the cry of a four-barrel motor takes some getting used to in a business sector where six or eight chambers are the standard. Go for the diesel - the petrol motor is fun, however sounds whiny and is thirstier.

Most purchasers will be content with the liberal wellbeing count and upmarket unit you get on passage level Momentum autos, despite the fact that Inscription or the sportier R-Design trims will entice you with much more cunning stuff. There's an entire load of standard pack as well, with atmosphere control, calfskin, sat nav and LED headlamps all tossed in.

Then again, key to the XC90's allure is it's extensive, upmarket inside and the solace and refinement on offer – this is an unwinding auto to drive because of the rich ride and close hush. Being a Volvo, the seats are inconceivably OK with an extraordinary level of change and backing. It's a veritable seven-seater as well, with even grown-ups as tall ats 5ft 7in ready to press into the third row of seat.