Side Steps

Zebra · Jun 20th, 2020, 08:33

Next week I am having the tower fitted because I need a towbar!

Considering having the side steps fitted. Slightly put off by the enormous cost. Had them on the old XC90 and they were useful particularly when the kids were younger. Now they are teenagers, less so. I do use a roof box but only once or twice a year and possibly excessive to have the steps just for that.

Does anyone have any views, have the steps and either regret them or think they are marvellous? Any other advantages apart from loading the roof?

GJB · Jun 20th, 2020, 12:19

Only problem if you do not put your legs well out when exiting the car will end up with dirty back to trousers .

nu11eaf · Jun 20th, 2020, 12:40

I would not put them on your V40 tee hee.

Moonlanders · Jun 20th, 2020, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJB

Only problem if you do not put your legs well out when exiting the car will end up with dirty back to trousers .

I got the side steps on mine because I have short legs. I have to use the steps to get out simply to protect my trousers! I also use them to reach the roof for washing the car.

Personally I actually think they look smart as well and add to the overall look of the car.

Sceptre123 · Jun 20th, 2020, 17:38

They look fantastic!

volvocamper · Jun 21st, 2020, 09:32

I have had the steps on my 2018 R Design Pro since new. They look great BUT, I am 5’ 9” so average height and they certainly make getting in/out more difficult as you cannot get your leg as close to the side of the car. My car has air suspension which I have set to ‘easy access mode’ to bring the height of the car down to make getting in/out easier. My wife is slightly shorter and finds it more difficult still.
I have not found it possible to use them to make getting in/out easier.
They would make it easier to clean roof/load a top-box.
They stop mud from kicking up the doors but they do then themselves become covered in muck on the top/edges which is then ‘cleaned off’ on your legs/trousers.
The edge lights up when you open the door, with an led strip - looks v cool but do think carefully before you proceed with these.

Jun 20th, 2020, 08:33	#1
Zebra Chief of Staff Last Online: Yesterday 13:28 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melton Mowbray	Side Steps Next week I am having the tower fitted because I need a towbar! Considering having the side steps fitted. Slightly put off by the enormous cost. Had them on the old XC90 and they were useful particularly when the kids were younger. Now they are teenagers, less so. I do use a roof box but only once or twice a year and possibly excessive to have the steps just for that. Does anyone have any views, have the steps and either regret them or think they are marvellous? Any other advantages apart from loading the roof? __________________ XC90 D5 Inscription Pro MY2019, Xenium, 22" Alloys, 19" winters, Smartphone Integration, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Tinted Windows, Towbar, Bowers and Wilkins Sound. V40 D2 R-Design Nav Plus MY2017, 18" wheels, winter pack.

Jun 20th, 2020, 12:19	#2
GJB Premier Member Last Online: May 14th, 2024 09:06 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cromer Norfolk	Only problem if you do not put your legs well out when exiting the car will end up with dirty back to trousers . __________________ V90CC My18 D4 Denim Blue Best Yet MY17 XC60 D5 AWD R des LUX NAV AUTO Pas Red Pa/Roof (deceased ) MY13 XC60 D5 2.4 R Lux AWD Reb Blue Pa/Roof Cam MY10 XC90 D5 R design Red MY04 XC90 D5 SE RED 95 940 2 ltr D Silver Auto /84 740 2ltr D Red

Jun 20th, 2020, 12:40	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:09 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	I would not put them on your V40 tee hee. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jun 20th, 2020, 17:38	#5
Sceptre123 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2023 15:27 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: York	They look fantastic!

Jun 21st, 2020, 09:32	#6
volvocamper Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:28 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norwich	I have had the steps on my 2018 R Design Pro since new. They look great BUT, I am 5’ 9” so average height and they certainly make getting in/out more difficult as you cannot get your leg as close to the side of the car. My car has air suspension which I have set to ‘easy access mode’ to bring the height of the car down to make getting in/out easier. My wife is slightly shorter and finds it more difficult still. I have not found it possible to use them to make getting in/out easier. They would make it easier to clean roof/load a top-box. They stop mud from kicking up the doors but they do then themselves become covered in muck on the top/edges which is then ‘cleaned off’ on your legs/trousers. The edge lights up when you open the door, with an led strip - looks v cool but do think carefully before you proceed with these.

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