2015 XC90 Pictures

[EdJ]

dazzalse said:

Well saw the car yesterday at the pre launch in Kent, its a stunning piece of kit, beautiful interior, the car was in crystal white with the amber interior, the boot is slightly larger with the 7 seats up, the console is great, D5 available from March and T8 from late summer, only 1500 cars coming to the uk next year.

Did it feel / look super bloated big like an Audi Q7, or more subtle big like a Range Rover Sport?

Also did you get a sense of how many of those 1500 cars they had sold?

Thanks!

[dazzalse]

EdJ said:

dazzalse said:

Well saw the car yesterday at the pre launch in Kent, its a stunning piece of kit, beautiful interior, the car was in crystal white with the amber interior, the boot is slightly larger with the 7 seats up, the console is great, D5 available from March and T8 from late summer, only 1500 cars coming to the uk next year.

Did it feel / look super bloated big like an Audi Q7, or more subtle big like a Range Rover Sport?

Also did you get a sense of how many of those 1500 cars they had sold?

Thanks!

its is a lot bigger then the old car but doesn't look it, certainly doesn't look as big as the RR sport or the Q7 its very subtle with lots of smooth edges, inside it beats both the FFRR and RRS for quality, spent a lot of time using the new controller which really is amazing, the quality of the leather really impressed, the car on display had the B&W audio system which really will set the bench mark for others to follow, the car on display was the T8 and there were lots of questions of real world fuel economy, and for town use they said that 80-100mpg is really achievable, less on long journey. The car on display had 22 inch wheels but they didnt look large on the car, the team who had come over from Sweden spoke a lot about the optional air suspension which they say for ride quality is class leading.
The rear 2 seats can easily fit adults, the big play was on safety features, an interesting point they made was that nobody has ever died in the current model XC90 in an accident, and they feel this is going to be one of the safest cars on the road. I know this car should compete with X5, Q7 and RRS but it was clear that they are going after FFRR customers in that mix a number of whom were there yesterday, with orders placed.
There will be a D4 FWD coming to the Uk later on that should bring the price down further.

The sat nav is superb, and is automatically updated with the latest software every 3 months, for the life of the car.

With regards to cars sold if you've not placed an order you will be unlikely to see a car next year, they also said that dealers had been instructed to offer no discounts and any dealer offering discounts in the first year would have there allocation withdrawn

[Evo141n]

"an interesting point they made was that nobody has ever died in the current model XC90 in an accident"

This is the first time I've seen a manufacturer release this kind of accident statistics for their vehicle. Is this info in the public domain and why to manufacturers such as Volvo not back a bigger play of it?

[norchi]

Evo141n said:

"an interesting point they made was that nobody has ever died in the current model XC90 in an accident"

This is the first time I've seen a manufacturer release this kind of accident statistics for their vehicle. Is this info in the public domain and why to manufacturers such as Volvo not back a bigger play of it?

Is it really possible that Volvo can make such a statement and be believed?

Surely they cannot have the sort of reliable statistics to do so?

How on earth could they have reported to them or otherwise available the extent of injuries and consequent survival or otherwise for every individual accident involving an XC90 anywhere in the world.

Volvo seem to have little interest presently in veracity in a number of areas in their desperation to be seen in a certain light in a number of areas.......

Edited by norchi on Friday 17th October 10:32

[EdJ]

norchi said:

Evo141n said:

"an interesting point they made was that nobody has ever died in the current model XC90 in an accident"

This is the first time I've seen a manufacturer release this kind of accident statistics for their vehicle. Is this info in the public domain and why to manufacturers such as Volvo not back a bigger play of it?

Is it really possible that Volvo can make such a statement and be believed?

Surely they cannot have the sort of reliable statistics to do so?

How on earth could they have reported to them or otherwise available the extent of injuries and consequent survival or otherwise for every individual accident involving an XC90 anywhere in the world.

Volvo seem to have little interest presently in veracity in a number of areas in their desperation to be seen in a certain light in a number of areas.......

Edited by norchi on Friday 17th October 10:32

I've heard them state this as a goal by some date in the future. So perhaps it was a misinterpretation of that?

On the other hand, I do recall a documentary saying that Volvo log details of every accident in their cars so I guess it could be possible, but given how long the current XC90 has been around, I'd imagine unlikely.

[dazzalse]

EdJ said:

norchi said:

Evo141n said:

"an interesting point they made was that nobody has ever died in the current model XC90 in an accident"

This is the first time I've seen a manufacturer release this kind of accident statistics for their vehicle. Is this info in the public domain and why to manufacturers such as Volvo not back a bigger play of it?

Is it really possible that Volvo can make such a statement and be believed?

Surely they cannot have the sort of reliable statistics to do so?

How on earth could they have reported to them or otherwise available the extent of injuries and consequent survival or otherwise for every individual accident involving an XC90 anywhere in the world.

Volvo seem to have little interest presently in veracity in a number of areas in their desperation to be seen in a certain light in a number of areas.......

Edited by norchi on Friday 17th October 10:32

I've heard them state this as a goal by some date in the future. So perhaps it was a misinterpretation of that?

On the other hand, I do recall a documentary saying that Volvo log details of every accident in their cars so I guess it could be possible, but given how long the current XC90 has been around, I'd imagine unlikely.

The 2 points that were made, was the first that nobody has ever died in an accident in the current car and that they hope by 2020 that no person or pedestrian would be killed in a Volvo due to there passive and active safety features being launched into the range, they showed a number of videos and the safety on the new car seems almost unreal for today's age, effectively on the motorway this car is capable of braking, accelerating and steering itself, another point that was made was that the new car has only been in planning and got the go ahead in 2011, previous to that there was no funds or intention to replace the current car, I've actually ordered a D5 for March and a T8 for September and the car on display was the colour combination that i've ordered!

[oop north]

Autoebid.com is showing discounts on the new model now but don't know if they are really there - the indicated delivery time is 8-12 weeks, which is clearly cobblers...

[TVR1]

oop north said:

Autoebid.com is showing discounts on the new model now but don't know if they are really there - the indicated delivery time is 8-12 weeks, which is clearly cobblers...

It is cobblers. Apart from having no relationship with any of the dealer groups they are simply doing a prospective advertising campaign in order to attempt to suck a large deposit out of the gullible and then string them along for a few months. 8-12 weeks is laughable, especially as UK production isn't scheduled to start until June now.

[TVR1]

dazzalse said:

I've actually ordered a D5 for March and a T8 for September and the car on display was the colour combination that i've ordered!

September for D5 and i would guess early 2016 for your T8. Dont ask me. Ask your dealer.

[oop north]

TVR1 said:

September for D5 and i would guess early 2016 for your T8. Dont ask me. Ask your dealer.

According to my dealer, June for any spec...

[TVR1]

oop north said:

TVR1 said:

September for D5 and i would guess early 2016 for your T8. Dont ask me. Ask your dealer.

According to my dealer, June for any spec...

Ask him again. June delivery or production?

[oop north]

delivery

[TVR1]

oop north said:

delivery

Not going to happen.

UK production is now not scheduled to start until week 3 of June.

Edited by TVR1 on Saturday 8th November 21:47

[ucb]

T6 engine now on the configurator. 2.0 petrol turbo with 320 BHP, basically a t8 without electric drive. Oddly it lists it as 235 BHP, but the Swedish site states 320 BHP. £49500 basic, but the packs are more than for the T8

[Looket]

Anyone know when the first test drives are going to happen?

Not that I can afford buying one myself, but am quite looking forward to read/watch a couple of reviews!

[oop north]

Going to a preview event in Harrogate in three weeks - no driving, just a static event

[Darlo74]

I've just spoken to my dealer and they've given me the following info:

- first test drives April
- £2.5k refundable deposit can secure a build slot now
- June delivery

Given some of the comments on here it sounds like I should be sceptical.

Anyone with any orders already in with any updates on what deposit they paid and lead times they've been given?

I'm going in to see the dealer next Saturday so should get a better idea then.

[TVR1]

I'll post up a driving report next week if anyone is interested? And some pictures.

[TVR1]

I'll post up a driving report next week if anyone is interested? And some pictures.

[EdJ]

TVR1 said:

I'll post up a driving report next week if anyone is interested? And some pictures.

Yes please. I keep reading rave reports about the interior, and it certainly looks very nice in the picture above.