Large SUV - XC90, Lexus RX, Kia Sorrento?

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Hi all,
We are considering a new (to us) large SUV and am after some help/ownership thoughts on the below plus any others we may have missed.
Budget is 40k (Can just about stretch to 50) and ideally no more than 2-3 years old. We want a really good sized boot, 35 +mpg, petrol or Hybrid (Plug in or mild) and comfort, gadgets etc.
We’ve ruled out the GLE, X5 and Q7 (Wife doesn’t like them) and are currently pondering the following;

Lexus RX – not sure what engine or trim/spec. Large wagon, reliable and long warranty of serviced by Lexus.

Volvo XC90 – I currently have an S60 inscription so this is an obvious upgrade. However, I’ve heard reliability horror stories on certain engines? Any truth in that?

Kia Sorrento – we quite like these looks wise but can’t find any without a black interior (would want lighter). Budget would likely squeeze us into brand new on this

Any other considerations? Whatever we get must have a decent amount of torque, be very comfy to drive and passenger in but also handle reasonably well for its size, have really good luggage space, good rear passenger space.

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Thanks all so far.
My wife is not a fan of the x5, just hates the looks so sadly that one is out.

We treat drove the mazda cx60 last year. I really liked it but she was a bit, meh! I'm her words not something she would want to buy but was ok.

Ideally I'd push the budget and have a cayenne but she has poo pooed that idea

Current top 2 are the xc90 and the big Kia (more a value for money proposition). What are the t8 engines like on the Volvo in terms of reliability?

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Gville said:

I am in a similar boat and am finding it very hard to see past an XC90. Nice balance of safety, comfort and space but am equally concerned about the potential for large bills! Eagerly watching this thread!

Have to agree on both counts. I like the idea of the t8 but have read a few horror stories on reliability.
The big Kia is also a serious contender

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Arranging a test drive in the big Volvo in a couple of weeks, looking now at the B5 or B6 as heard a few potential issues with the T8, though that could just be internet hearsay.

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Just hopefully finalising a deal today on a 24 plate XC90 T8 Ultimate with massage (essentially every option). Just over 5.5k miles on the clock and a 30k saving from original list - looking forward to it

We test drove the X5 45e but there are very few for our budget and whilst it had a longer EV only range and was sportier to drive it did feel crashier than the supreme ride in the big Volvo.
Also looked at the Kia - made a mistake looking at that after the XC90 as it just didn't feel as nice inside, along with a Skoda Kodiaq - lovely car but just not something we 'desired'

Touch wood we've made the right choice.