XC90 is a true veteran among crossover SUVs: the model has been in production for five years now, yet it hasn't lost either its strength or its desire to sell successfully. However, desire alone is not enough; capabilities are also needed. The car gained them thanks to a scheduled update. Now even the base trim includes bi-xenon headlights, cruise control, and an audio system with a six-disc changer, to which an iPod or a flash drive can be easily connected. In line with modern trends, the XC90 has acquired turn signal repeaters in the exterior mirrors and additional body-colored elements. Inside, new trim options have appeared. We received the top Executive version for testing, and it's also a seven-seater. The price of such a car is close to $90,000 — isn't that a bit much for a Volvo? Let's try to figure it out. The engine and automatic transmission — 4.4 liters, eight cylinders, of Japanese origin. An excellent base. Power and torque are always and everywhere sufficient. And how does the 'automatic' handle transmitting torque to the wheels? Considering that the car is primarily designed for calm and comfortable driving, the gearbox deserves high praise. Shifts remain imperceptible. It was especially pleasing that with a sharp press on the gas pedal, the 'automatic' doesn't get lost and engages lower gears without hesitation. The XC90's interior, like that of all modern Volvos, is executed at a decent level both in build quality and materials — no shame in comparing it with German competitors. The equipment matches the status and price: power-adjustable front seats, wood trim, dual-zone climate control, multimedia system monitors in the headrests (with remote control and headphones). Everything you need. Brown leather adds a special charm to the interior. As for the third row — as expected, it's only comfortable for passengers up to 165 centimeters tall. Space for children, nothing more. The XC90 is also a very quiet car, though there's nothing surprising about that either. But the suspension and steering are unlikely to please enthusiasts of active driving. It's a different matter if comfort is the priority. Light steering, the ability of the chassis to easily digest large potholes and bumps, stable straight-line stability — these are all the XC90's advantages. True, for the smooth ride you have to pay with body roll in corners, low steering feedback, and some looseness in the suspension. If you want more dynamic behavior, it's worth looking at the Sport version. But even it won't eliminate the model's inherent flaw — an excessively large turning radius. However, externally, the updated car in the Executive trim looks much more interesting and elegant than previous versions. Here you have large wheels of a new design, aluminum trim on the body pillars, and shiny roof rails. The 'crossover' has tightened up and become younger. Given all the above, the price no longer seems exorbitant. And besides, it can be honestly reduced by the $2,400 asked for the third row of seats. However, whether to pay $89,500 for a Volvo, even if maximally equipped, everyone decides for themselves. Personally, I prefer the golden mean — the base version with the V8 engine and a few options to taste. You can become an owner for $57,900 — that's the five-seat version with a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine (210 hp) and a six-speed manual. The seven-seat option will cost $2,400 more. The regular version with the V8 and six-speed automatic costs $79,900. For a five-seat car in Sport trim, they ask $83,700, and Executive — $86,100.