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Tiger1057 · Oct 12th, 2018, 19:44

I am now driving between Belfast and London 4/5 times a year and as our 1 year old lab is fully grown and quite big I need more space and a comfortable mile muncher. Also when we travel to London in addition to the dog we also have a lot of luggage. I went to the Volvo dealers today to have a look at the XC60. I was quite disappointed with the boot space in the XC60 with the rear seats up and sadly ruled it out of the running. In the showroom, next to the 60 was an XC90 which had the occasional use two rear seats in the down position. The space was superb and exactly what I need.
I will pop over to BMW next week to look at the X5. Has anyone any experience of these two models to compare with each other? Regardless of the X5 whats the general feeling of those who own the XC90?
I was gobsmacked with the style of the Volvo interiors. I thought they were superb. The price is also gobsmacking so I seriously need to watch which model and options I choose. I know I want/need the Pilot assist and park assist together with the acoustic glass together with the sun protection. Whilst I don't need it the sunroof is probably going on the list just to lighten the interior.
I would be very grateful for any comments and advice from the cognoscenti.

Oct 12th, 2018, 19:44	#1
Tiger1057 VOC Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2018 15:47 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bangor	XC90 or BMW X5 I am now driving between Belfast and London 4/5 times a year and as our 1 year old lab is fully grown and quite big I need more space and a comfortable mile muncher. Also when we travel to London in addition to the dog we also have a lot of luggage. I went to the Volvo dealers today to have a look at the XC60. I was quite disappointed with the boot space in the XC60 with the rear seats up and sadly ruled it out of the running. In the showroom, next to the 60 was an XC90 which had the occasional use two rear seats in the down position. The space was superb and exactly what I need. I will pop over to BMW next week to look at the X5. Has anyone any experience of these two models to compare with each other? Regardless of the X5 whats the general feeling of those who own the XC90? I was gobsmacked with the style of the Volvo interiors. I thought they were superb. The price is also gobsmacking so I seriously need to watch which model and options I choose. I know I want/need the Pilot assist and park assist together with the acoustic glass together with the sun protection. Whilst I don't need it the sunroof is probably going on the list just to lighten the interior. I would be very grateful for any comments and advice from the cognoscenti.