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TWPC · Nov 16th, 2015, 09:57

@Rossmck,

I agree with your reasons for considering the D4 fwd XC90 but thankfully don't suffer from the time pressure you do to make a decision.

I would prefer to test drive it before taking the plunge but having driven a 185hp D5 XC90 for the last five years I would have thought the new D4 XC90 would be more than adequately quick. It is 2hp more powerful than my current barge and will be at least 150kg lighter.

Looking at your reasons for wanting the D4 fwd, have you considered a Ford Galaxy or Seat Alhambra? The only one of your criteria I guess they wouldn't fulfil would be the 'touch of luxury', but... they are known quantities, available with discounts, have more space than the S-Max and should be plenty quick enough with the most powerful diesel engine.

I guess I should add the reason we didn't buy either of those was that the wife couldn't abhor their looks...

Nov 16th, 2015, 09:57	#15
TWPC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London	@Rossmck, I agree with your reasons for considering the D4 fwd XC90 but thankfully don't suffer from the time pressure you do to make a decision. I would prefer to test drive it before taking the plunge but having driven a 185hp D5 XC90 for the last five years I would have thought the new D4 XC90 would be more than adequately quick. It is 2hp more powerful than my current barge and will be at least 150kg lighter. Looking at your reasons for wanting the D4 fwd, have you considered a Ford Galaxy or Seat Alhambra? The only one of your criteria I guess they wouldn't fulfil would be the 'touch of luxury', but... they are known quantities, available with discounts, have more space than the S-Max and should be plenty quick enough with the most powerful diesel engine. I guess I should add the reason we didn't buy either of those was that the wife couldn't abhor their looks...