Onyx Black hard to maintain?

[senwar]

I have had grey cars for years - Daytona Audi and currently an Osmium XC40. I love that shade of grey and ordered my XC60 in it.

However, I realised I fancied a change and loved the look of the black ones. I changed my order a week later much to the disagreement of my dad (dad, I'm 49 now I can decide you know...!). I've had 3 black cars before - a Beetle, Z4 and and X1. Every time - never again! But I've been drawn back.

My mrs has a Mini Cooper in black. Its looks brilliant, even when (regularly) dirty.

I know I'll be of the never again mindset at some point and my decision has been helped by the slight visible changes for the 60 in MY21 (I'm not a fan of chrome) so the black looked great for me.

The one you've shown looks cracking. its a tough personal decision to make. I was unsure but mainly because on my small culdesac, there are 3 black SUV's already (Velar, X5 & Discovery). However, I'm REALLY glad I chose black as another neighbour came home in a new grey XC90 a couple of weeks ago.

[MCV60]

Originally Posted by jarm

Hi,

Is Onyx Black be hard to maintain? Does it show dirt easily?

I basically decided on a new XC90 T8 in Pebble Grey. This is the color I like most. But now, alternatively, I could get a fully loaded MY20 XC90 T8 in Onyx Black and Blonde interior for a good discount. It's a demo so would be available immediately. New order would be here in March.

Would I not like the Onyx Black? I mean it looks nice when clean, but when dirty ... not so sure.

Thanks,
Joe

I had a previous gen onyx black V60 and it looked great. Personally, I would be worried about keeping the blondie interior clean.

[Fursty Ferret]

I basically decided on a new XC90 T8 in Pebble Grey.

Whatever you do, don't go for Pebble Grey. I thought I'd like it based on the marketing images but in reality it's vile.

Think of one of those Nordic Scandinavian dramas where a grizzled detective is standing moodily on a windswept beach in the rain, staring into the grey drizzle with a mournful look on his face while pondering the dead body at his feet. *That* is Pebble Grey.

Saville Grey would be a better option if you're prepared to ignore the Jim'll Fix It connotation. My next car will be ANYTHING but Pebble Grey.

[jarm]

Originally Posted by MCV60

I had a previous gen onyx black V60 and it looked great. Personally, I would be worried about keeping the blondie interior clean.

Thanks. All my cars have had blonde or light interiors. I just wipe them with leather cream once a month or so and have never had any problems.

[jarm]

Originally Posted by Fursty Ferret

Think of one of those Nordic Scandinavian dramas where a grizzled detective is standing moodily on a windswept beach in the rain, staring into the grey drizzle with a mournful look on his face while pondering the dead body at his feet. *That* is Pebble Grey.

That's well said

[jarm]

That's how it looks inside. Dashboard and steering wheel is covered with eco conscious Benova leather like material. Don't know if it's standard material that Volvo uses or an optional accessory.

https://www.continental-industry.com...t-range/benova

[Lexman8]

Originally Posted by ovlov04v

My experience based on a Black Merc not a Volvo. I vowed never again!

Same here. I don't wash my cars very often and the current Osmium Grey XC90 goes months between washes but still manages to look acceptable (to me).

My black Merc, by contrast, looked awful just days after washing it. And as for swirls, scratches, etc, well...

On the other hand it did look good once (for a day).
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[Boatie]

Originally Posted by Fursty Ferret

Whatever you do, don't go for Pebble Grey. I thought I'd like it based on the marketing images but in reality it's vile.

Think of one of those Nordic Scandinavian dramas where a grizzled detective is standing moodily on a windswept beach in the rain, staring into the grey drizzle with a mournful look on his face while pondering the dead body at his feet. *That* is Pebble Grey.

Saville Grey would be a better option if you're prepared to ignore the Jim'll Fix It connotation. My next car will be ANYTHING but Pebble Grey.

My present car is Onyx Black, my previous one Saville Grey. ( to be honest I didn't twig the 'Jim' bit at the time). Never really warmed to the grey one but the black one winked at me and that was that. Keeping it clean is a b****r . Maybe If I ever replace it I'll go down the blue line.

[BroadwayBlueshirt]

I`ll never have a black car again.

My prvious XF was silver and still looked great for weeks after washing.

[simonjedrake]

Originally Posted by BroadwayBlueshirt

I`ll never have a black car again.

Reading this thread now reminds me of why Marmite is also Black.........and as a great lover of Marmite my next Volvo's colour decision will be different as the Electric Silver on my last 4 Volvo's is no longer available........