XC90 Plus v R-Design comparison

idon · Dec 15th, 2022, 14:37

hi all

I recently traded my 2019 R-Design for a new XC90 plus, all in all a similar spec, although I am sure the handling and gear changes are not as sharp, and with no drive mode selection other than off road or normal I assume that its either in my head or does anyone else know about this difference?

S90 · Dec 15th, 2022, 14:41

What drive train have you got??

MikeGMT · Dec 15th, 2022, 15:10

I'm sure you will notice a difference in the ride and handling as you have gone from the R-Design stiffer Sport Chassis to the more compliant Touring Chassis, and maybe a different wheel and tyre combination.

Director76 · Dec 17th, 2022, 22:06

On the XC90 there is no difference in chassis set up between the trim levels (RD vs Inscription, as was). Only air vs steel suspension and different tyre wheel sizes. I think S/V90 had firmer suspension in the RD spec

Volvocano · Dec 17th, 2022, 22:40

If you're still on steel suspension then there should be no change - are the wheels smaller on the plus? The R-Design would have had 20 inch standard, 19s will feel slightly softer and less direct on turn in.

Lozzingers · Dec 19th, 2022, 09:10

Hi,
Not sure what engine you had/have but when we changed from an XC90 D5 R design (MY 17) to a MY22 XC90 T8 R Design (Same 20" alloys) the handling was night and day - as in far better on the T8, which I assumed was due to battery weight lower down, and stiffer suspension to compensate for added overall weight. But in corners was far less bus like, and almost (not quite!) fun to drive...
May be no use/help to this convo depending on your engine!

Dec 15th, 2022, 14:37	#1
idon New Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2022 14:37 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: St. Albans	XC90 Plus v R-Design comparison hi all I recently traded my 2019 R-Design for a new XC90 plus, all in all a similar spec, although I am sure the handling and gear changes are not as sharp, and with no drive mode selection other than off road or normal I assume that its either in my head or does anyone else know about this difference?

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Director76 Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2024 23:55 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Shrewsbury	On the XC90 there is no difference in chassis set up between the trim levels (RD vs Inscription, as was). Only air vs steel suspension and different tyre wheel sizes. I think S/V90 had firmer suspension in the RD spec __________________ ————————— MY21.5 XC90 T8 Recharge R-Design \|Bright Silver\|Lounge\|BLIS\|HK Tech\|Family\|Towbar\|

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Lozzingers Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:57 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Godalming	Hi, Not sure what engine you had/have but when we changed from an XC90 D5 R design (MY 17) to a MY22 XC90 T8 R Design (Same 20" alloys) the handling was night and day - as in far better on the T8, which I assumed was due to battery weight lower down, and stiffer suspension to compensate for added overall weight. But in corners was far less bus like, and almost (not quite!) fun to drive... May be no use/help to this convo depending on your engine! __________________ Now: MY22 BMW 530d touring xdrive, 2003 Maserati 4200 Ex:MY20 BMW 540i Ex:2x MY22 XC90 T8 R Design- Onyx Black Ex:MY22 XC90 T8 R Design-Grey Ex:MY17 XC90 D5 PP -Grey

Dec 17th, 2022, 22:40	#5
Volvocano Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:48 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: London	If you're still on steel suspension then there should be no change - are the wheels smaller on the plus? The R-Design would have had 20 inch standard, 19s will feel slightly softer and less direct on turn in.

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