What do wish Volvo would copy from other manufacturers?

[St Evelyn]

Not so much a copy, but a return to previous spec....I really miss the forward-folding passenger seat that was available in the previous generation of Volvos - certainly made the car into a proper load carrier when required.

[Philip Fisher]

Originally Posted by VOLVOL0VER

ooh man... 😄 just buy a ****in' Tesla then! 😂

Perhaps he wants a car like a Tesla, but without having a company owner who accuses random people of being a child molester......

[VOLVOL0VER]

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

Perhaps he wants a car like a Tesla, but without having a company owner who accuses random people of being a child molester......

??? come on that's not an argument Philip and you know it.

[Moonlanders]

Originally Posted by Milliner

I've had my T8 for 3 years and am still amazed by how well it covers long distance journeys in complete comfort having just had a weekend away. Effortless overtaking too.

There are plenty of niggles and improvements, and I'd agree with quite a few of those mentioned, but the model is 5 years old now, which in terms of the in-car tech is a long while. If it helps, I was going to get another XC90 at the end of my lease in October - the first time I've ever gone for the same car or even brand consecutively.

Decided to keep it an extra year (possibly two) in the end.

One thing to consider though, but the next gen is due for a reveal in 2021 and apparently on sale in 2022.

As you're looking at a longer term purchase, and you'll only get it next year, that might be a consideration?

Thanks for your real life views.

In an ideal world I would wait for the new generation model. Unfortunately the lease on my current company car expires in April. I am opting out of a company car so certainly need something from April. I can always look to part ex in 2022 if the next generation is that much better.

[Philip Fisher]

Originally Posted by VOLVOL0VER

??? come on that's not an argument Philip and you know it.

It might be a bit tongue in cheek, but the exploits of Elon Musk genuinely put me off ever owning one of the cars....

[nu11eaf]

Originally Posted by St Evelyn

Not so much a copy, but a return to previous spec....I really miss the forward-folding passenger seat that was available in the previous generation of Volvos - certainly made the car into a proper load carrier when required.

And the 48" wide load area of the MK1 XC90.

[AB-UK]

Originally Posted by nu11eaf

And the 48" wide load area of the MK1 XC90.

The new model's load area is how wide?

[nu11eaf]

Originally Posted by AB-UK

The new model's load area is how wide?

44" wide at the floor.

[dghdgh]

Originally Posted by MOzS90

I wish the ****ers hadn’t come up with Pilot Assist. Not sure I could live without it now and if I fancy a change of marque, the likelihood of getting similar is either way beyond my means (Tesla) or used BMWs or Mercs with it fitted are ultra rare at best.

Also, why does Volvo’s hybrid tech have to be so damn expensive too?

My new Land Rover Discovery Sport has a system similar to pilot assist, if that helps.

[Whippy]

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

It might be a bit tongue in cheek, but the exploits of Elon Musk genuinely put me off ever owning one of the cars....

Seriously, does anyone who enjoys cars really want something that exudes the desirability and charisma of a second hand washing machine? Friend of mine has a Teslar S and it's just so joyless it's almost one dimensional, the sort of thing you buy once, show it to all your friends then park it on the drive and forget it. Used mainly by people who like virtue signalling.