Station wagons, or estate cars, have been slowly fading from the automotive landscape for years, and now another icon of the segment has reached the end of its journey. After nearly a decade in production, Volvo has officially ended production of the V90 and V90 Cross Country, signaling the close of an important chapter in the brand’s history. With their departure, the smaller V60 now stands as Volvo’s last remaining estate — at least for the time being. While the decision has been anticipated for a while, it’s still a disappointing moment for fans of traditional wagons, who have long admired Volvo for keeping this body style alive.
The Volvo V90 made its debut in 2016, replacing the V70 as the company’s flagship estate. Built on Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, it quickly earned praise for its minimalist Scandinavian design, luxurious interior, and strong blend of comfort and practicality. In 2020, the model received a modest facelift, adding subtle styling tweaks and upgraded technology. Despite being almost nine years old by the time it bowed out, the V90 still looked remarkably modern, with clean proportions and unmistakable elegance that helped it stand apart from the SUV crowd.
Throughout its production run, Volvo offered the V90 with a range of powertrain options designed to suit both traditional and modern buyers. These included a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine producing around 148 horsepower, a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-liter petrol with 316 horsepower, and a plug-in hybrid variant boasting a combined output of 455 horsepower. This wide selection allowed the V90 to appeal to a global audience, from fuel-conscious European drivers to luxury-focused customers seeking performance and efficiency.
Over the years, nearly 250,000 units of the V90 and V90 Cross Country were produced. The final car to roll off the production line has been preserved for history — it now joins the Volvo Heritage Collection and will be permanently displayed at the World of Volvo museum in Gothenburg, Sweden. There, it will take its place alongside classic estate predecessors such as the Volvo 145, 960, and Amazon P220, celebrating decades of wagon craftsmanship.
The V90’s discontinuation has been foreshadowed in several markets. In mid-2023, Volvo announced it would discontinue its sedans and wagons in the UK, including the S60, S90, V60, and V90, to focus exclusively on its expanding lineup of electric SUVs. Surprisingly, less than a year later, the company reversed course — at least temporarily — reopening UK order books for the V60 and V90 after renewed customer demand. However, this reprieve was short-lived, as production for both models is now officially ending.
That leaves the V60 as Volvo’s final estate car, though its long-term future also appears uncertain. Introduced in 2018, the V60 is expected to remain in production for another year or two, but reports suggest it may be discontinued by 2026, marking the quiet end of Volvo’s storied estate legacy. For decades, Volvo wagons were symbols of safety, practicality, and understated design — traits that helped define the brand. Their disappearance marks not just the end of a model line, but the closing of an era for drivers who valued substance over trend.