V90 R Design Gearshift Paddles (New Member)

pigglesberg · Feb 8th, 2018, 15:38

Hi all,

I am new to the forum!

I have ordered on lease a V90 R Design in Osmium Grey. I have a quick question regarding gearshift paddles. They are not mentioned in the brochure at all but I have noticed in the specification that they are listed as being standard on the R Design. Does anybody know whether they do come as standard?

Thanks,
Jonny

Chief inspector · Feb 8th, 2018, 16:13

I the price list I picked up last month, the paddles are standard equipment on the R Design. They don't seem to appear as a cost option on other models, but I might not be looking in the right place.

You'll rarely use them, after playing with mine for the sake of it, the only time I ever used them was to hold a low gear downhill.

anotherv60 · Feb 8th, 2018, 17:05

I have the exact car you have ordered - had it for almost 2 weeks now - the paddles are included as standard, but yes there is no mention in the literature. Congrats you will love it.

Jimrod · Feb 8th, 2018, 17:10

Yup, got my S90 R-design at the start of January, paddles all there! I've used them once, they worked, will probably be the last time I touch them but it's a free bonus at least!

cheeseman75 · Feb 8th, 2018, 17:39

Pigglesberg - When do you expect your V90 R-Design to arrive? I have ordered one as well through lease, the deal was amazing, but going for the standard white version

pigglesberg · Feb 8th, 2018, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheeseman75

Pigglesberg - When do you expect your V90 R-Design to arrive? I have ordered one as well through lease, the deal was amazing, but going for the standard white version

I ordered around 2 weeks ago and was told it will be arriving at the dealer around March 20th and I can take delivery a few days later. I'm on holiday until the 23rd so works out perfectly. I'm in Liverpool but ordered through Stoneacre in Chesterfield.

Thanks to everyone for the paddleshift replies too!

Roosterb · Feb 8th, 2018, 22:23

Agree with Jimrod. Used them a couple of times but don’t see the point.

NewVolvo · Feb 8th, 2018, 22:37

Love the paddles. Use them constantly, on every drive. In every car that have them...

Everyone’s different!

gaby · Feb 9th, 2018, 09:49

Our XC90 doesn't have the paddles. I regularly shift down using the gearstick, so I suppose
I would use the paddles. But I don't mind using the stick, my right hand is often on it anyway.

simonjedrake · Feb 9th, 2018, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewVolvo

Love the paddles. Use them constantly, on every drive. In every car that have them...

Everyone’s different!

Likewise, I constantly use my paddles when driving fast on country roads mainly for a downshift to "slightly" slow the car for bends etc rather than constantly tapping the brakes, etc.
Love them.......but disappointed that they are NOT an option/available in the UK on the new XC60 unless you order a "R-Design" model......

Feb 8th, 2018, 15:38	#1
pigglesberg New Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2018 16:03 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Liverpool	V90 R Design Gearshift Paddles (New Member) Hi all, I am new to the forum! I have ordered on lease a V90 R Design in Osmium Grey. I have a quick question regarding gearshift paddles. They are not mentioned in the brochure at all but I have noticed in the specification that they are listed as being standard on the R Design. Does anybody know whether they do come as standard? Thanks, Jonny

Feb 8th, 2018, 16:13	#2
Chief inspector Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 08:02 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Global Village	I the price list I picked up last month, the paddles are standard equipment on the R Design. They don't seem to appear as a cost option on other models, but I might not be looking in the right place. You'll rarely use them, after playing with mine for the sake of it, the only time I ever used them was to hold a low gear downhill. __________________ 2018 V90 Momentum Pro

Feb 8th, 2018, 17:05	#3
anotherv60 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire	I have the exact car you have ordered - had it for almost 2 weeks now - the paddles are included as standard, but yes there is no mention in the literature. Congrats you will love it. __________________ MY20 XC40 T4 R-Design, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Winter, Tow bar, Thunder Grey Previous: MY18 V90, MY15 V60

Feb 8th, 2018, 22:37	#8
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	Love the paddles. Use them constantly, on every drive. In every car that have them... Everyone’s different! __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Feb 9th, 2018, 09:49	#9
gaby Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:18 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belgium	Our XC90 doesn't have the paddles. I regularly shift down using the gearstick, so I suppose I would use the paddles. But I don't mind using the stick, my right hand is often on it anyway. __________________ 2018 XC90 T5 (5 seater)

Feb 8th, 2018, 17:10	#4
Jimrod Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2018 21:03 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Swindon	Yup, got my S90 R-design at the start of January, paddles all there! I've used them once, they worked, will probably be the last time I touch them but it's a free bonus at least!

Feb 8th, 2018, 17:39	#5
cheeseman75 New Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2021 18:09 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Yorkshire	Pigglesberg - When do you expect your V90 R-Design to arrive? I have ordered one as well through lease, the deal was amazing, but going for the standard white version

Feb 8th, 2018, 22:23	#7
Roosterb Senior Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2023 16:37 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Wigan	Agree with Jimrod. Used them a couple of times but don’t see the point.

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