V90 R Design - comfortable?

sammyblackbaron · Mar 23rd, 2018, 12:35

Can any V90 R Design owners out there let me know what you think of the ride/comfort? Does it feel harsh on British pot-holed roads? Are the seats still good old Volvo comfy or are they more liked hard, moulded bucket seats from a hot hatch?

Many thanks!

Edit - just seen another thread asking a similar question - sorry!!

anotherv60 · Mar 23rd, 2018, 20:16

Very comfortable.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=278099

chrisfr · Mar 25th, 2018, 18:52

I tried the r design and felt it was a bit harsh, but my harsh, maybe your ok. Best to try yourself on the worst road you can find.

Mondo74 · Mar 29th, 2018, 00:26

I find mine to be very comfortable. But then I’ve come out of an Octavia vRS so I’d expect it to be less harsh than that.

No complaints here.

NeilP1962 · Mar 30th, 2018, 08:16

The drive home from the Bristol Dealer to Durham last Tuesday didn't cause me any discomfort, in fact after completing the 270 miles I was a bit sorry the journey was over. I like the ride much more than the XC60 it's replaced, it's obviously firmer but I wouldn't call it harsh, the seat is excellent and very supportive. It feels identical to the A6 S Line I had before the XC60, and I liked the way that drove, only this seat is better.

Quacker · Mar 31st, 2018, 19:44

Most people seem to be completely besotted by the Volvo seats. Me, not so much. They are harder and lack the padding of many others. I have the standard Inscription seats and find that my Honda C-RV and Nissan Qashqai seats are actually more comfortable.

Yes really!

The Nissan also rides nicer on rough roads and has less road noise, but is far smaller [great for two or three average size people though]. The C-RV is generally noisier from the engine and about equal to the Volvo on road noise and is plenty roomy for five.
I rate the CRV very highly apart from the styling of the dash and materials used in the doors. Other things about it, including the 4wd system and wipers and outright performance and economy can't get near the XC90 though.

Whippy · Mar 31st, 2018, 20:37

That's interesting, coming from an A6 I was looking for a smooth quiet cruiser, not so sure now.

Mar 23rd, 2018, 12:35	#1
sammyblackbaron Junior Member Last Online: May 9th, 2022 10:05 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Edinburgh	V90 R Design - comfortable? Can any V90 R Design owners out there let me know what you think of the ride/comfort? Does it feel harsh on British pot-holed roads? Are the seats still good old Volvo comfy or are they more liked hard, moulded bucket seats from a hot hatch? Many thanks! Edit - just seen another thread asking a similar question - sorry!! Last edited by sammyblackbaron; Mar 23rd, 2018 at 12:57.

Mar 23rd, 2018, 20:16	#2
anotherv60 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire	Very comfortable. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=278099 __________________ MY20 XC40 T4 R-Design, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Winter, Tow bar, Thunder Grey Previous: MY18 V90, MY15 V60

Mar 31st, 2018, 19:44	#6
Quacker Premier Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2021 00:53 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: West of Carmarthen	Most people seem to be completely besotted by the Volvo seats. Me, not so much. They are harder and lack the padding of many others. I have the standard Inscription seats and find that my Honda C-RV and Nissan Qashqai seats are actually more comfortable. Yes really! The Nissan also rides nicer on rough roads and has less road noise, but is far smaller [great for two or three average size people though]. The C-RV is generally noisier from the engine and about equal to the Volvo on road noise and is plenty roomy for five. I rate the CRV very highly apart from the styling of the dash and materials used in the doors. Other things about it, including the 4wd system and wipers and outright performance and economy can't get near the XC90 though. __________________ XC90 D5, 2017 Inscription. Dark Grey. Xenium pack. Winter Plus with HUD. Black leather interior with alloy trim inserts. Ownership ended June 2020, Happy motoring times!

Mar 25th, 2018, 18:52	#3
chrisfr Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South west france	I tried the r design and felt it was a bit harsh, but my harsh, maybe your ok. Best to try yourself on the worst road you can find.

Mar 29th, 2018, 00:26	#4
Mondo74 New Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2020 21:31 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Aberdeen	I find mine to be very comfortable. But then I’ve come out of an Octavia vRS so I’d expect it to be less harsh than that. No complaints here.

Mar 30th, 2018, 08:16	#5
NeilP1962 New Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2018 10:32 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Darlington	The drive home from the Bristol Dealer to Durham last Tuesday didn't cause me any discomfort, in fact after completing the 270 miles I was a bit sorry the journey was over. I like the ride much more than the XC60 it's replaced, it's obviously firmer but I wouldn't call it harsh, the seat is excellent and very supportive. It feels identical to the A6 S Line I had before the XC60, and I liked the way that drove, only this seat is better.

Mar 31st, 2018, 20:37	#7
Whippy Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:31 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Wessex	That's interesting, coming from an A6 I was looking for a smooth quiet cruiser, not so sure now.

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