We get the keys to Volvo’s load-lugging V90 Cross Country

James Baggott reports on his time with Volvo's stylish, clever, very comfy and humungous new load lugger.

Volvo's makeover from manufacturer of functional, Fisher-Price-style, utilitarian vehicles to doyen of smart, bold, luxury cars is complete.

What started with the much-lauded introduction of the long-awaited XC90 to critical acclaim created a snowball effect of Volvo love for the following XC60, V90 and soon-to-arrive XC40.