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1970jon · Nov 11th, 2016, 19:00

Hi All

Long time lurker.

Just ordered:
T8 R Design.
Winter plus HUD
Heated rear seats
Full leather
Apple CarPlay
Xenium
Subwoofer
Crystal white.

Just finished extended 2 day test drive and really impressed with blend of quality/practicality/design/economy/performance.

My current BMW 2014 3 series touring 335d xdrive I will miss for sure but I need more space and more economy and I like the plug-in as can commute to and from work without using any fuel.

I test drove BMW/Merc/Audi equivalents (X5/GLE/Q7) and all have merits but the T8 was the best blend of all for my needs.

Have driven BMWs for past 6 years....so will take some getting use to "Sensus" after Idrive and I never thought I would be spending £68k on a Volvo!!! but it's a handsome beast and a great drive so took the plunge!!

Having read in great depth the road noise 'debate' 20inch wheels I was keen to assess this on my test drive (T8 R Design August 2016 20 inch no air) and to be honest on certain road surfaces the road noise was more noticeable but certainly less than the Q7 (on 20inch) but more than X5 (21 inch).

Expecting a March delivery and looking forward to it.

Will update with photos etc.

Nov 11th, 2016, 19:00	#1
1970jon New Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2020 08:58 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Berkshire	XC90 T8 R Design just ordered Hi All Long time lurker. Just ordered: T8 R Design. Winter plus HUD Heated rear seats Full leather Apple CarPlay Xenium Subwoofer Crystal white. Just finished extended 2 day test drive and really impressed with blend of quality/practicality/design/economy/performance. My current BMW 2014 3 series touring 335d xdrive I will miss for sure but I need more space and more economy and I like the plug-in as can commute to and from work without using any fuel. I test drove BMW/Merc/Audi equivalents (X5/GLE/Q7) and all have merits but the T8 was the best blend of all for my needs. Have driven BMWs for past 6 years....so will take some getting use to "Sensus" after Idrive and I never thought I would be spending £68k on a Volvo!!! but it's a handsome beast and a great drive so took the plunge!! Having read in great depth the road noise 'debate' 20inch wheels I was keen to assess this on my test drive (T8 R Design August 2016 20 inch no air) and to be honest on certain road surfaces the road noise was more noticeable but certainly less than the Q7 (on 20inch) but more than X5 (21 inch). Expecting a March delivery and looking forward to it. Will update with photos etc.