Cross-shopping the Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7 -- sell me on the RX
02-15-16, 04:02 PM
#46
Lead Lap
The issue with this huge risk they took is its paying off though. Its winning awards, causing production shortages and commanding MSRP 6 months after launch. Pretty big home run for them. They seem to be on track to outsell the MDX by almost a month, so we shall see at years end if their gamble really paid off.
02-15-16, 08:02 PM
#49
Pole Position
Volvo drives like a small 4 cylinder pushing a huge body around and the transmission is very jerky ...just doesn't feel sorted to me and I tried all 3 models . the interior is ok but not nearly as good as the pics suggested .
Audi drives nicely but looks like a fridge on wheels and almost exactly the same as the old model . The drivers seat base is so small I felt like I was sliding off the edge all the time . Possibly the worst steering wheel I've ever seen
Audi drives nicely but looks like a fridge on wheels and almost exactly the same as the old model . The drivers seat base is so small I felt like I was sliding off the edge all the time . Possibly the worst steering wheel I've ever seen
02-15-16, 08:13 PM
#50
Lexus Fanatic
I thought the XC90 was every bit as nice inside as the pictures suggest. I haven't driven one yet...
02-15-16, 08:31 PM
#51
very loud engine noise.
Cheap shining plastic everywhere, this is why the interior looks good in picture, but in person, that is another story.
RX's interior quality is light years better than the new XC90
02-15-16, 08:44 PM
#52
Lexus Fanatic
I haven't driven it, but I have sat in several and I don't agree with you about the interior. IMHO its easily the equal of the new RX.
02-15-16, 09:16 PM
#53
Lead Lap
Basically thats the problem with all of the RX competitors: reliability
If lexus lost its foothold in reliability, there would be mass exodus to every other brand, since they offer SOOO MUCH MOREEEE. But short term gains doesn`t equate to long term profits.
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02-15-16, 09:18 PM
#54
I`d have to say the XC90 is got a much a better interior then the RX. Leather dash, open pore wood, almunium trims etc is easily beasts the RX. The XC90 really sets the standard of what a luxury suv could and should be. Only thing working against is the reliability. Dual boosted is what worries me powertrain wise (the transmission is from Aisin), Electronics are SW updateable which is sweet, Leaky Pano roof is another area of concern:
Basically thats the problem with all of the RX competitors: reliability
Basically thats the problem with all of the RX competitors: reliability
02-16-16, 06:19 AM
#55
Lexus Test Driver
I agree with you, Lexus was definitely a "game changer" in regards to customer service.. They took it to a whole other level and a lot of the other brands are still playing catch-up all these years later..
02-16-16, 10:24 PM
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You shouldn't cross-shop these two vehicles. If one is the right car for you, the other probably isn't. One has 2 rows of seats, and the other has 3. The size of vehicle and everything else just makes them too different.
That said, when I went looking for luxury SUVs, I did look at the XC90 (because the Volvo dealership was across the street). Looking at it, my first thought was, "Sweet family camping SUV". When I looked at the RX450h, my first thought was, "Damn, what a beast".
Personally, I would not want a 3-row vehicle for driving around town. I don't like the bulkiness and want a more aggressive-looking vehicle with more tech gadgets. But, that's just me. Some people might want the extra storage in the back or have more kids, or, or, or...
That said, when I went looking for luxury SUVs, I did look at the XC90 (because the Volvo dealership was across the street). Looking at it, my first thought was, "Sweet family camping SUV". When I looked at the RX450h, my first thought was, "Damn, what a beast".
Personally, I would not want a 3-row vehicle for driving around town. I don't like the bulkiness and want a more aggressive-looking vehicle with more tech gadgets. But, that's just me. Some people might want the extra storage in the back or have more kids, or, or, or...
02-17-16, 11:33 AM
#57
Lead Lap
You shouldn't cross-shop these two vehicles. If one is the right car for you, the other probably isn't. One has 2 rows of seats, and the other has 3. The size of vehicle and everything else just makes them too different.
That said, when I went looking for luxury SUVs, I did look at the XC90 (because the Volvo dealership was across the street). Looking at it, my first thought was, "Sweet family camping SUV". When I looked at the RX450h, my first thought was, "Damn, what a beast".
Personally, I would not want a 3-row vehicle for driving around town. I don't like the bulkiness and want a more aggressive-looking vehicle with more tech gadgets. But, that's just me. Some people might want the extra storage in the back or have more kids, or, or, or...
That said, when I went looking for luxury SUVs, I did look at the XC90 (because the Volvo dealership was across the street). Looking at it, my first thought was, "Sweet family camping SUV". When I looked at the RX450h, my first thought was, "Damn, what a beast".
Personally, I would not want a 3-row vehicle for driving around town. I don't like the bulkiness and want a more aggressive-looking vehicle with more tech gadgets. But, that's just me. Some people might want the extra storage in the back or have more kids, or, or, or...
02-17-16, 12:00 PM
#58
The XC90 interior looks great in pictures, but in person it was a let down. Volvos also don't have a great reputation for reliability. I can't get over how good of a job Lexus did on the interior if the 4G RX. It's beautiful.
02-17-16, 12:30 PM
#59
Lexus Fanatic
I don't agree. Whether or not the XC90 has three rows and the RX has 2 rows, these vehicles are pretty much direct competitors. Lexus chose not to put a third row in the RX, but that reason was not size. The RX and the XC90 are almost exactly the same size, the 4RX is 192.5" long, the XC90 is 194.9" long. RX starts at $44,250 XC90 starts at $43,950. Hard to make an argument that two midsize luxury SUVs within 2.5 inches in length and $300 in price are not direct competitors.
02-17-16, 12:56 PM
#60
This is the beauty of being a human. I absolutely feel the opposite. I think the XC90 interior is beautiful, plush, and luxurious. My wife and I think the 4G RX is just nice. It's just awesome that we have so many choices.
Last edited by legends92; 02-17-16 at 01:19 PM.