Laminated Glass

Abarth · Aug 19th, 2011, 10:29

Hi,

What is the benefit of this option??

I read that it reduces water spots on the glass while raining..... ?

Is that it?

scw · Aug 19th, 2011, 11:22

The rain repellant effect is due to a coating applied to the laminated glass for the driver/passenger windows only. Nothing to do with the type of glass itself.

Laminated glass is, supposedly, more secure since it's harder for scrotes to break. It also has, allegedly, better sound-proofing characteristics.

I can vouch for the rain-repellant's effectiveness, but can't comment on the others.

darbs · Aug 19th, 2011, 11:33

which? magazine rates cars with laminate side windows which would normally be 4 star for "stealing from" security (as opposed to "theft of"), as 5 star.

844PHW · Aug 19th, 2011, 12:16

My impression in my XC60 is that laminated side windows provide improved sound insulation, but that is only an impression. I have no means of making a direct comparison.

As to security, whenever someone has tried to break into one of my cars they have gone for the door lock (and not always successfully) rather than the window. The XC60 has so far not received any unwelcome attention. In fact it tends to receive interested scrutiny from other crossover/4x4 drivers, but that is a different matter.

Abarth · Aug 19th, 2011, 12:27

I wonder (although I am sure I already know the answer) if this feature lowers insurance??

(it should, but I bet it doesnt - wouldnt be shocked if it made it more)

dmcj · Aug 19th, 2011, 13:14

I just wish we could have the Laminated Glass, and while I'm at it, Subwoofer and Hill Decent, available as options here in the U.S.

XC60MY12 · Aug 19th, 2011, 15:42

I have specced laminated glass on mine for the reasons quoted above. The only reason I hesitated was that the difficulty in breaking in could apply equally to breaking out, should you need to do so. Then I thought "what are the chances?". Also I know you can get a special hammer for laminated glass (all the robbers have them!) if you're really paranoid (I am). (Must stop using parentheses).

Mrjon · Aug 19th, 2011, 21:59

It also cuts out most of the UV light, which is an added benefit.

DEFRO · Aug 19th, 2011, 22:51

Had laminated glass in my previous car and got to drive the same car without but noticed absolutely no difference regarding sound insulation so needless to say I did not bother ordering it for my XC60. Do I regret my decision? Not a bit.

Aug 19th, 2011, 10:29	#1
Abarth Junior Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2011 22:10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ashford	Laminated Glass Hi, What is the benefit of this option?? I read that it reduces water spots on the glass while raining..... ? Is that it?

Aug 19th, 2011, 11:33	#3
darbs XC60 Owner Last Online: Mar 21st, 2022 00:40 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London View Photos By: darbs	which? magazine rates cars with laminate side windows which would normally be 4 star for "stealing from" security (as opposed to "theft of"), as 5 star. __________________ 59 (MY10) XC60 D5 205 AWD Geartronic SE Lux 54 RX8 231ps Renesis ****el 96 Megane Coupe 2.0 82 Metro 1.0

Aug 19th, 2011, 12:16	#4
844PHW Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 08:35 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, UK	My impression in my XC60 is that laminated side windows provide improved sound insulation, but that is only an impression. I have no means of making a direct comparison. As to security, whenever someone has tried to break into one of my cars they have gone for the door lock (and not always successfully) rather than the window. The XC60 has so far not received any unwelcome attention. In fact it tends to receive interested scrutiny from other crossover/4x4 drivers, but that is a different matter. __________________ 2019 XC40 T3 Inscription Denim Blue Previous 2011 XC60 D3 Premium SE Terra Bronze

Aug 19th, 2011, 21:59	#8
Mrjon Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 12:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peak District	It also cuts out most of the UV light, which is an added benefit. __________________ V90 Cross Country Pro D5, polestar, 4C, Xenium Previous Volvos-S60 D5, XC60 D5 Polestar

Aug 19th, 2011, 11:22	#2
scw Senior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 08:53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melton Mowbray	The rain repellant effect is due to a coating applied to the laminated glass for the driver/passenger windows only. Nothing to do with the type of glass itself. Laminated glass is, supposedly, more secure since it's harder for scrotes to break. It also has, allegedly, better sound-proofing characteristics. I can vouch for the rain-repellant's effectiveness, but can't comment on the others.

Aug 19th, 2011, 12:27	#5
Abarth Junior Member Last Online: Dec 17th, 2011 22:10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ashford	I wonder (although I am sure I already know the answer) if this feature lowers insurance?? (it should, but I bet it doesnt - wouldnt be shocked if it made it more)

Aug 19th, 2011, 13:14	#6
dmcj New Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2013 04:24 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Parker, Colorado	I just wish we could have the Laminated Glass, and while I'm at it, Subwoofer and Hill Decent, available as options here in the U.S.

Aug 19th, 2011, 15:42	#7
XC60MY12 Country Member Last Online: May 11th, 2012 22:23 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Johnstone	I have specced laminated glass on mine for the reasons quoted above. The only reason I hesitated was that the difficulty in breaking in could apply equally to breaking out, should you need to do so. Then I thought "what are the chances?". Also I know you can get a special hammer for laminated glass (all the robbers have them!) if you're really paranoid (I am). (Must stop using parentheses).

Aug 19th, 2011, 22:51	#9
DEFRO Junior Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2016 00:10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: .	Had laminated glass in my previous car and got to drive the same car without but noticed absolutely no difference regarding sound insulation so needless to say I did not bother ordering it for my XC60. Do I regret my decision? Not a bit.

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