R Design Seats

r30ser · Jun 6th, 2011, 15:42

Hi,

I am still on the look out for a used V50. (around late 2008 - to early 2010)

Almost bought a 2.0D Powershift, but found the permformance and mpg quite bad compared to my 2.0TDI DSG Golf, so Im thinkng D5 Geatronic.
40mpg compared to 55+mpg

My question now is, are the R Design seats different to the Standard seats?
I know the colour is different, but is the support / shape different.
I have a bad back and I am looking for comfort.

Ideally, I would like a R Design but with all Black Leather, but are these's seats any different apart from colour?
How do they compare to those in the SE or SE Lux?

marct1980 · Jun 6th, 2011, 16:34

dont know about the others but i have the r-design seats in my s40 and they are the best and most comfortable i have had in any car!! i am always troubled by my lower back in most cars but never a hint in the volvo!!!

r30ser · Jun 6th, 2011, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by marct1980

dont know about the others but i have the r-design seats in my s40 and they are the best and most comfortable i have had in any car!! i am always troubled by my lower back in most cars but never a hint in the volvo!!!

Thanks

Which S40 do you have?
Do you have 18 or 17 inch alloys?
How is the ride?

workid · Jun 6th, 2011, 19:19

I have a Volvo S40 R-design and find the seats are very comfortable I used to drive a Ford Mondeo Titanium X but always had lower back problems after a long drive. I can recommend the R-design seats

r30ser · Jun 6th, 2011, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by workid

I have a Volvo S40 R-design and find the seats are very comfortable I used to drive a Ford Mondeo Titanium X but always had lower back problems after a long drive. I can recommend the R-design seats

Do you know if they are different to the normal cloth seat? or full leather?

How are they for upper back and shoulder support?

Daim · Jun 6th, 2011, 19:56

They only have a different fabric and pattern. The shape is the same. If you thought the normal seats were comfy, then the R-Design won't let you down - they are the same, with different fabrics

The only thing is - for me - you slide around too much. Basically like on leather seats. No "hold"

marct1980 · Jun 9th, 2011, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by r30ser

Thanks

Which S40 do you have?
Do you have 18 or 17 inch alloys?
How is the ride?

i have 2009 rdesign, 17" alloys filled tyres with nitrogen, also have Eibach springs all round

Jun 6th, 2011, 15:42	#1
r30ser Wanting a Volvo Last Online: Oct 30th, 2014 14:46 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sussex	R Design Seats Hi, I am still on the look out for a used V50. (around late 2008 - to early 2010) Almost bought a 2.0D Powershift, but found the permformance and mpg quite bad compared to my 2.0TDI DSG Golf, so Im thinkng D5 Geatronic. 40mpg compared to 55+mpg My question now is, are the R Design seats different to the Standard seats? I know the colour is different, but is the support / shape different. I have a bad back and I am looking for comfort. Ideally, I would like a R Design but with all Black Leather, but are these's seats any different apart from colour? How do they compare to those in the SE or SE Lux?

Jun 6th, 2011, 16:34	#2
marct1980 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 17:45 Join Date: May 2011 Location: portlethen	dont know about the others but i have the r-design seats in my s40 and they are the best and most comfortable i have had in any car!! i am always troubled by my lower back in most cars but never a hint in the volvo!!! __________________ V70 D5 Manual 2009 (215)

Jun 6th, 2011, 19:56	#6
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Yesterday 18:50 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	They only have a different fabric and pattern. The shape is the same. If you thought the normal seats were comfy, then the R-Design won't let you down - they are the same, with different fabrics The only thing is - for me - you slide around too much. Basically like on leather seats. No "hold" __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Jun 6th, 2011, 19:19	#4
workid Junior Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2012 20:45 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jarrow	I have a Volvo S40 R-design and find the seats are very comfortable I used to drive a Ford Mondeo Titanium X but always had lower back problems after a long drive. I can recommend the R-design seats

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