Model line up

volvoski · Dec 7th, 2020, 10:30

What does the R design model have over the others please?
What’s the order of spec in the Volvo line up? Wife has an SE Lux XC70. Seems well specced. What would be the difference between say a XC90 lux SE and an R design XC 90? It gets complicated trying to compare them from Auto trader adverts. Is R design the very top spec?
Thanks, John.

S60D5-185 · Dec 7th, 2020, 11:05

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Originally Posted by volvoski

What does the R design model have over the others please?
What’s the order of spec in the Volvo line up? Wife has an SE Lux XC70. Seems well specced. What would be the difference between say a XC90 lux SE and an R design XC 90? It gets complicated trying to compare them from Auto trader adverts. Is R design the very top spec?
Thanks, John.

From memory but stand to be corrected

SE

SE Lux

R Design

Executive.

There is a base model below the SE with half vinyl/cloth seats and smaller wheels.

The R design has firmer suspension and larger wheels than SE and Lux.

This link will help

https://www.volvoclub.org.uk/information-xc90.shtml

TruckbusUK · Dec 7th, 2020, 11:11

Morning have a look at the model brochures on the VOC pages and on the forums ... as far as I remember the R design is the same as the Sport (name change.)

In sales speak its the "sporty one" but TBH its got some revised trim (wheels, leather) and suspension tweaks and that's about it and sat above the SE, but below the SE Lux .... the line up went
S/Active, SE, Sport/R Design, SE Lux and Executive (plus premium pack add ons in later models)

No doubt some will disagree, nice car but IMO the SE Lux or Exec are much nicer cars/equip than the pretend "Sports model"

Have a read.

Tannaton · Dec 7th, 2020, 12:04

^^^^^ All of the above.

R-Design replaced the "Sport" designation and is essentially stiffer suspension, larger diameter wheels (i.e. harsher ride and more expensive tyres that don't last as long), blue instrument back ground (Oooooo), twin exhausts so you can't have a spare wheel and sporty bucket style seats. Oh and two things that are not available on ANY other model combination - LH and RH silver door mirror covers.

On the Mk 1 XC90 I cannot see the point......

S60D5-185 · Dec 7th, 2020, 12:50

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Originally Posted by Tannaton

^^^^^ All of the above.

R-Design replaced the "Sport" designation and is essentially stiffer suspension, larger diameter wheels (i.e. harsher ride and more expensive tyres that don't last as long), blue instrument back ground (Oooooo), twin exhausts so you can't have a spare wheel and sporty bucket style seats. Oh and two things that are not available on ANY other model combination - LH and RH silver door mirror covers.

On the Mk 1 XC90 I cannot see the point......

When I was looking for an XC90, I discounted the R design due to the above.

TruckbusUK · Dec 7th, 2020, 13:00

Agree, as above ... lumpy ride and only one electric seat and no "soft" leather plus a few other "extra/must haves" (spare wheel) missing compared to the SE Lux ... that's why I went for the SE Lux ... but I did like the look of the rear exhaust, but not at the expense of the spare wheel (funny the things that are important to you.)

XJSDriver · Dec 7th, 2020, 13:00

I have the R-design and I agree the lack of spare wheel is a nuisance but when the exhaust gives out I plan to get stainless with 2 pipes down one side as standard so I can put a spare wheel back in (have one waiting). I do like the blue dials, of course I would not buy just to have them but with the bucket seats as well the cabin is a nice place to be plus there is very little body roll - incredibly impressive. On the odd occasion you do notice the hard suspension on a bumpy road but this is rare; on the motorway it is silent. At the end of the day it is your choice and that is what is great about these cars - whichever model you go for you will not be disappointed. Having fallen in love with the 5 pot engine way back in a mark 1 Passat coupe (now that was ooooo! V fast - a wolf in sheep's clothing!), this Volvo Penta engine is wonderful - the torque is amazing!!

AB-UK · Dec 7th, 2020, 15:04

The Exec comes with 19" wheels.
The ride is not as comfortable as the 18" wheels (I have a set of Atlantis 18" as my winter wheels).

SwissXC90 · Dec 7th, 2020, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Tannaton

R-Design replaced the "Sport" designation and is essentially stiffer suspension, larger diameter wheels (i.e. harsher ride and more expensive tyres that don't last as long), blue instrument back ground (Oooooo), twin exhausts so you can't have a spare wheel and sporty bucket style seats. Oh and two things that are not available on ANY other model combination - LH and RH silver door mirror covers.

My R-Design has 5 exhausts, ex factory

S60D5-185 · Dec 7th, 2020, 19:03

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Originally Posted by SwissXC90

My R-Design has 5 exhausts, ex factory

Swiss, the fifth exhaust on yours is actually a leak.

Dec 7th, 2020, 10:30	#1
volvoski Senior Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 18:24 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: leicester	Model line up What does the R design model have over the others please? What’s the order of spec in the Volvo line up? Wife has an SE Lux XC70. Seems well specced. What would be the difference between say a XC90 lux SE and an R design XC 90? It gets complicated trying to compare them from Auto trader adverts. Is R design the very top spec? Thanks, John. __________________ XC70 Alfa GTV CUP Alfa 156 Alfa Spider 916 Honda Jazz auto (sorry)

Dec 7th, 2020, 11:11	#3
TruckbusUK Petrolhead+Lots of Diesel Last Online: Today 00:05 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	Morning have a look at the model brochures on the VOC pages and on the forums ... as far as I remember the R design is the same as the Sport (name change.) In sales speak its the "sporty one" but TBH its got some revised trim (wheels, leather) and suspension tweaks and that's about it and sat above the SE, but below the SE Lux .... the line up went S/Active, SE, Sport/R Design, SE Lux and Executive (plus premium pack add ons in later models) No doubt some will disagree, nice car but IMO the SE Lux or Exec are much nicer cars/equip than the pretend "Sports model" Have a read. __________________ BMW X3 Msport MHEV 2020MY & VW Beetle Design 1.2Tsi DSG 2014MY Previous XC90 D5 SELux Geartronic 2009MY

Dec 7th, 2020, 12:04	#4
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 07:18 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	^^^^^ All of the above. R-Design replaced the "Sport" designation and is essentially stiffer suspension, larger diameter wheels (i.e. harsher ride and more expensive tyres that don't last as long), blue instrument back ground (Oooooo), twin exhausts so you can't have a spare wheel and sporty bucket style seats. Oh and two things that are not available on ANY other model combination - LH and RH silver door mirror covers. On the Mk 1 XC90 I cannot see the point...... __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Dec 7th, 2020 at 12:06.

Dec 7th, 2020, 13:00	#6
TruckbusUK Petrolhead+Lots of Diesel Last Online: Today 00:05 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	Agree, as above ... lumpy ride and only one electric seat and no "soft" leather plus a few other "extra/must haves" (spare wheel) missing compared to the SE Lux ... that's why I went for the SE Lux ... but I did like the look of the rear exhaust, but not at the expense of the spare wheel (funny the things that are important to you.) __________________ BMW X3 Msport MHEV 2020MY & VW Beetle Design 1.2Tsi DSG 2014MY Previous XC90 D5 SELux Geartronic 2009MY

Dec 7th, 2020, 15:04	#8
AB-UK Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:13 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottingham	The Exec comes with 19" wheels. The ride is not as comfortable as the 18" wheels (I have a set of Atlantis 18" as my winter wheels). __________________ 2010 XC90 Exec (m/y 2011), Electric Silver 2003 XC90 SE, Ash Gold 1996 850 GLE Estate, Olive Green Pearl

Dec 7th, 2020, 13:00	#7
XJSDriver XJS Driver Last Online: May 24th, 2024 14:09 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hitchin	I have the R-design and I agree the lack of spare wheel is a nuisance but when the exhaust gives out I plan to get stainless with 2 pipes down one side as standard so I can put a spare wheel back in (have one waiting). I do like the blue dials, of course I would not buy just to have them but with the bucket seats as well the cabin is a nice place to be plus there is very little body roll - incredibly impressive. On the odd occasion you do notice the hard suspension on a bumpy road but this is rare; on the motorway it is silent. At the end of the day it is your choice and that is what is great about these cars - whichever model you go for you will not be disappointed. Having fallen in love with the 5 pot engine way back in a mark 1 Passat coupe (now that was ooooo! V fast - a wolf in sheep's clothing!), this Volvo Penta engine is wonderful - the torque is amazing!!

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