6 Month Review

You cannot compare a RRE interior to a FFRR. They are aiming at completely different parts of the market. I don't think anybody could say the interior of a FFRR is poor in any sense - it's very hard to find anything cheap in mine. Although the sunroof controls are still BMW....

Having said that, the leather quality in the RRE from what I've seen is very good for a car of its class.

Just had test drives in Evoque and Volvo XC60. Must admit, driving the Volvo was far superior, such a solid feel and quality of interior much better! Also, the Volvo had more space, better comfort and was so easy to drive. In the looks department the Volvo is easily the equal of the Evoque!
Will put in my order for XC60 as I could not believe pricewise it's actually cheaper, or at least on a par with the Evoque.
I know this is not a review as such, but reading the previous reviews, I got the feeling that once you've paid out a lot it's hard to admit you've made a mistake!

(24-04-2012 08:19pm)durchy Wrote:  Just had test drives in Evoque and Volvo XC60. Must admit, driving the Volvo was far superior, such a solid feel and quality of interior much better! Also, the Volvo had more space, better comfort and was so easy to drive. In the looks department the Volvo is easily the equal of the Evoque!
Will put in my order for XC60 as I could not believe pricewise it's actually cheaper, or at least on a par with the Evoque.
I know this is not a review as such, but reading the previous reviews, I got the feeling that once you've paid out a lot it's hard to admit you've made a mistake!

The Telegraph offers a balanced review of the XC60 here XC60 review

"Competent but dull drive" - "cramped for 6 footers in the back"

It's just another Volvo estate - a pig wearing lipstick is still a pig whichever way you look at it


So you buy your XC60 and the new car novelty thing wears off after a few weeks - you have bought a pumped up estate car and everytime an RRE goes past a little voice in your head will say "should have bought one of those" and it won't be a good feeling either.

(24-04-2012 08:27pm)Straydox Wrote:  It's still a Volvo - a pig wearing lipstick is still a pig whichever way you look at it

+1

(24-04-2012 08:19pm)durchy Wrote:  Just had test drives in Evoque and Volvo XC60. Must admit, driving the Volvo was far superior, such a solid feel and quality of interior much better! Also, the Volvo had more space, better comfort and was so easy to drive. In the looks department the Volvo is easily the equal of the Evoque!
Will put in my order for XC60 as I could not believe pricewise it's actually cheaper, or at least on a par with the Evoque.
I know this is not a review as such, but reading the previous reviews, I got the feeling that once you've paid out a lot it's hard to admit you've made a mistake!

Na, I test drove both as this was my main choices too, Volvo cheaper yes, but does not compare or have that specialness about it, nowt wrong with it that's for sure, and if you want a cheaper option and just want to lug the family around it's probably a better option, but it's nowhere close in looks or class.

I smell a rat ... I mean, Volvo salesperson.
Of course all opinions are welcome here (as long as the Evoque is acknowledged as the finest SUV that has come to market ... in the history of mankind of course!)

Which is better - an Indian car or a Chinese car?

(24-04-2012 09:13pm)XFullFatTim Wrote:  Which is better - an Indian car or a Chinese car?

Well India was once a British colony - and China wasn't. That's that sorted then

(24-04-2012 08:19pm)durchy Wrote:  Just had test drives in Evoque and Volvo XC60. Must admit, driving the Volvo was far superior, such a solid feel and quality of interior much better! Also, the Volvo had more space, better comfort and was so easy to drive. In the looks department the Volvo is easily the equal of the Evoque!
Will put in my order for XC60 as I could not believe pricewise it's actually cheaper, or at least on a par with the Evoque.
I know this is not a review as such, but reading the previous reviews, I got the feeling that once you've paid out a lot it's hard to admit you've made a mistake!

Horses for courses, however i have also tested both cars.

I did not order the volvo, but it was a nice product,

But it was available with a big discount.

(24-04-2012 08:19pm)durchy Wrote:  In the looks department the Volvo is easily the equal of the Evoque!

Hahahahahaha....are you serious? You can't compare the beautiful Evoque (winner of World Car Design of the Year) to a Volvo!


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