R-Design v Executive

[AKK]

Originally Posted by Rentagas

Exec is better equipped but more expensive.


R design is for rich chavs IMHO.

How many rear exhausts do you need anyway

I thought it was more the mid-life crisis model?

[XC90 2010]

Thought long and hard about which trim level before my recent purchase. At first I was swaying toward the Executive because I thought it costs more so it must be better. The Dealer had the Executive and R-Design side by side in the showroom, so it was easy to compare everything by getting in and out of each car.
In the end I decided on the R-Design as the exterior looked more interesting and it was easier to see it was a newer model. I also much preferred the interior with more supportive seats, better steering wheel and I prefer the aluminium trim over the wood grain. The colour combination I chose was white exterior with black leather interior and I must say after 3 months of ownership I'm still very happy with my selection. I went for the 3.2 6 cylinder engine and opotioned the car with RSE, Navigation/reverse camera, Bliss, bi-xenon active headlights, privacy glass and 3rd row airconditioning.
The only regret is no spare wheel option with the R-Design because of the dual exhaust.

[tahirs]

I'm in a similar position, like the wheels/look of the R Design better, but have 2 other queries:

SATNAV - What's the difference between the 2 systems? Doesn't look like you can spec the HDD one on the R Design

Audio - Is the optional "Premium Sound Audio System" the same as the audio system on the Executive?

[e4gaa]

Didnt see the Sat Nav differences. Cant believe the HDD option isnt available across the range? Anyone know?

[Rentagas]

Sat nav is the same. Sound system is not ie 8 speakers vs 12.
I can see the point of a v8 r design but since the d5 auto is the only engine now available in the uk I can't see the point. Yes the r design is cheaper but to specify the extra stuff would be expensive.

[tahirs]

Originally Posted by Rentagas

Sat nav is the same.

Is it? The configurator says the R Design one is DVD based and the Exec is HDD.

Sound system is not ie 8 speakers vs 12.
I can see the point of a v8 r design but since the d5 auto is the only engine now available in the uk I can't see the point. Yes the r design is cheaper but to specify the extra stuff would be expensive.

Well, I would like a good sound system, and if the Exec's system is better than the R Design then I guess I'd go with it. Do like the R Design wheels though.

[strbryan]

Originally Posted by t5_monkey

I wonder what Tony said

How's Coppull this evening? Hope all is well.

Coppull is fine mate, how are the 6th battalion doing for recruitment?

[Rentagas]

Originally Posted by tahirs

Is it? The configurator says the R Design one is DVD based and the Exec is HDD.



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Yes but the sept 13th price list shows that the only choice is the hdd version. Since the configurator showed the 185 ps version I would suggest it is not completely up to date. It is an option on the r design but standard on the premium

[XC90 2010]

Originally Posted by tahirs

I'm in a similar position, like the wheels/look of the R Design better, but have 2 other queries:

SATNAV - What's the difference between the 2 systems? Doesn't look like you can spec the HDD one on the R Design

Audio - Is the optional "Premium Sound Audio System" the same as the audio system on the Executive?

My R-Design (June '10) has DVD based SatNav and a 12 speaker sound sysytem (but sadly no subwoofer).

[Rentagas]

Now accepting the r is only available as a D5 in the uk now:
I was driving to work today and was joined on the ring road by a 10 reg r design D5 which was being driven with the classic attributes of 4x4 drivers -weaving between lanes, no signalling, bullying driving etc. I assume it was a Volvo rep because it had s60 track day shuttle written down the side.
Anyway the driver was desperate to get past my car but couldn't despite the fact I was not having to try too hard. The xc90 was clearly being driven aggressively but it did not have the power.
My car? A mini clubman diesel- hardly a sports car.
I have to say I've never seen the point of go faster sripes etc. And I really can't see the point of driving a car that looks like it goes fast but doesn't.

Glad I've ordered an exec.........