What would you tell Volvo to Change

Miles121 · Mar 8th, 2012, 18:00

Hi All

If there is ONE thing you could get Volvo to change on the XC90 what would it be?.

I'll start it off, a bigger diesel engine option 3-3.5l

doc4246 · Mar 8th, 2012, 18:09

As it's a problem across all XC90 versions of all years - has to be the DEM AWD issue - very dangerous area of liability for Volvo if people are driving around unknowingly not having AWD...there needs to be a dash warning - and if they thought about it this could even be a feature where you could switch from AWD to Front 2WD, in fact why not even throw in locking central diff as well...

Ron_XC90 · Mar 8th, 2012, 20:11

- more powerful engine
- adjustable air suspension
- Low ratio gearbox
- Diff lock
Just to name a few (damn, I'm shopping the wrong brand...)

galloot633 · Mar 8th, 2012, 20:54

start up delay, although Im adjusting my driving style now so not too bad, and I wish I could alter the angle of the second row seats, theyre too upright, apart from that perfect for me
dave

GerryS · Mar 8th, 2012, 21:20

- smooth 6 cylinder diesel engine
- much more "elegant" parking brake (quiet, smooth operation and release)
- 3rd row of seats that could slide to choose between leg room or boot space
- better rear visibility when reversing

Big Stew · Mar 8th, 2012, 22:23

To ditch the foot operated parking brake and replace it with a conventional hand brake, I honestly find the 185bhp is fine power wise.

irishcarfan · Mar 8th, 2012, 22:28

Make it water resistant to a depth of 50m, i.e, splash proof. (Stop letting the rain in)

Carrizos · Mar 8th, 2012, 23:09

thumbs up to all of the above one things esp the 2/4wd, high/low ratio, diff lock set up and I just read the manual and found it won't go to some of the places I like to go without letting water into the diff, yup I guess I bought the wrong car as well...well sort of ...AWD is lovely on road and the XC90 is very economical, I just need a 4x4 toy as well.

So my one thing - bigger wheels :-)
http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ling-pics.html

ChrisE · Mar 9th, 2012, 00:07

5 seat option with a nice storage space where seats 6 & 7 are currently stored. - this is offered in many markets.

3 litre 6 cylinder diesel like BMW, Audi etc.

Let me read engine/gearbox sensor data on dash display. eg gearbox oil temp.

Front parking sensors - or at least the wiring to make fitting them easy.

ally · Mar 9th, 2012, 01:32

Definitely change the parking brake for a handbrake, especially on a manual!

Mar 8th, 2012, 18:00	#1
Miles121 New Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2014 08:58 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gatwick	What would you tell Volvo to Change Hi All If there is ONE thing you could get Volvo to change on the XC90 what would it be?. I'll start it off, a bigger diesel engine option 3-3.5l

Mar 8th, 2012, 20:11	#3
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	- more powerful engine - adjustable air suspension - Low ratio gearbox - Diff lock Just to name a few (damn, I'm shopping the wrong brand...) __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Mar 9th, 2012, 00:07	#9
ChrisE Volvo Owner Since 1990 Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 13:27 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Norwich	5 seat option with a nice storage space where seats 6 & 7 are currently stored. - this is offered in many markets. 3 litre 6 cylinder diesel like BMW, Audi etc. Let me read engine/gearbox sensor data on dash display. eg gearbox oil temp. Front parking sensors - or at least the wiring to make fitting them easy. Last edited by ChrisE; Mar 9th, 2012 at 00:18.

Mar 8th, 2012, 18:09	#2
doc4246 2007/MY07 XC90 V8 Exec Last Online: Apr 5th, 2017 13:41 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cranleigh View Photos By: doc4246	As it's a problem across all XC90 versions of all years - has to be the DEM AWD issue - very dangerous area of liability for Volvo if people are driving around unknowingly not having AWD...there needs to be a dash warning - and if they thought about it this could even be a feature where you could switch from AWD to Front 2WD, in fact why not even throw in locking central diff as well...

Mar 8th, 2012, 20:54	#4
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: Today 08:02 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	start up delay, although Im adjusting my driving style now so not too bad, and I wish I could alter the angle of the second row seats, theyre too upright, apart from that perfect for me dave

Mar 8th, 2012, 21:20	#5
GerryS Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2023 22:15 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southampton	- smooth 6 cylinder diesel engine - much more "elegant" parking brake (quiet, smooth operation and release) - 3rd row of seats that could slide to choose between leg room or boot space - better rear visibility when reversing

Mar 8th, 2012, 22:23	#6
Big Stew Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2013 00:18 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Horncastle	To ditch the foot operated parking brake and replace it with a conventional hand brake, I honestly find the 185bhp is fine power wise.

Mar 8th, 2012, 22:28	#7
irishcarfan Master Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2024 02:29 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin	Make it water resistant to a depth of 50m, i.e, splash proof. (Stop letting the rain in)

Mar 8th, 2012, 23:09	#8
Carrizos Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2020 17:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bodmin	thumbs up to all of the above one things esp the 2/4wd, high/low ratio, diff lock set up and I just read the manual and found it won't go to some of the places I like to go without letting water into the diff, yup I guess I bought the wrong car as well...well sort of ...AWD is lovely on road and the XC90 is very economical, I just need a 4x4 toy as well. So my one thing - bigger wheels :-) http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ling-pics.html

Mar 9th, 2012, 01:32	#10
ally Senior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2013 10:48 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: .	Definitely change the parking brake for a handbrake, especially on a manual!

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