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Is the Volvo V90 estate too wide for narrow lanes and bridges?
I'm keen to buy a good (petrol auto) cross country estate rather than an SUV. The Volvo V90 Cross Country is very well-reviewed and V90 depreciation is so strong that a 2019 V90 CC seems cheaper than a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4. But I've just noticed their extra width compared to an SUV. We have family in Dartmoor - so lots of narrow bridges and narrow lanes. Some bridges are 7-foot wide, some are even narrower. Does that rule out a V90 Cross Country? One day, post-Covid, we might even want to park at an airport - again width restrictions are often used. How do drivers cope? Thanks.
Asked on 23 March 2021 by Greg Rosen
Answered by
Andrew Brady
The V90 Cross Country is certainly a big car, but there are much bigger cars on the market. People often buy large SUVs like the Range Rover without giving it a second thought. With the door mirrors folded in, a V90 Cross Country is about 1.9 metres wide, so should get over most of the bridges you've mentioned. As for airport car parking, most restrictions are wide enough to squeeze a van (or a van-based people carrier like those popular with airport taxi firms), so that shouldn't be an issue. Look for one with the optional 360-degree camera if you're concerned.
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