Current XC40 would you purchase again

[RonFleet]

Mercedes are pulling the same trick with the C Class. Your choice of add-ons is extremely limited.

[gt40]

@Silver Moose - what is wrong with the Pilot Assist, BLIS & headlamps out of interest ?

BLIS - Light only, no audible warning or steering correction

You sure?

[BionicRusty]

Blind Spot Monitoring is a warning light that shows up on the side mirror.



According to one YouTube reviewer in the US, the MY21 range now has BLIS as standard. It’s a £1,550 ($2,000) option in the UK.

[Silver Moose]

@Silver Moose - what is wrong with the Pilot Assist, BLIS & headlamps out of interest ?

BLIS - Light only, no audible warning or steering correction

You sure?

Apologies, no. It would appear, according to website, that the XC40 now gets the same BLIS as other models.

[Dafydd]

Wow what an interesting discussion. I am looking to replace my Seat Ateca and the XC40 was top of my list. Rather than rely on magazine reviews I like to read what current owners think (the Evoque Forum raised all kinds of issues so I discounted it) so I am a little perturbed by how many of you love your car ..... but wont buy another. Perhaps I should reconsider and push the new Mercedes GLA to the top, what do owners think?

Dafydd

[isvicthere]

Don't forget that this is an internet forum. Very few owners will actually be members or even know the forum exists. Those that frequent will generally be either very much for or very much against the model. And will either complain vehemently or praise excessively.

Most drivers will just drive from A to B and be happy.

[Moss]

Blind Spot Monitoring is a warning light that shows up on the side mirror.

Indeed. I think the discussion shows some confusion between the BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with supplemented CTA (Cross Traffic Alert with auto-brake subfunction) and the LKA (Lane Keeping Aid) functions.

[Silver Moose]

Wow what an interesting discussion. I am looking to replace my Seat Ateca and the XC40 was top of my list. Rather than rely on magazine reviews I like to read what current owners think (the Evoque Forum raised all kinds of issues so I discounted it) so I am a little perturbed by how many of you love your car ..... but wont buy another. Perhaps I should reconsider and push the new Mercedes GLA to the top, what do owners think?

Dafydd

If you want a fully-spec'd car, the GLA is extremely hard to ignore at this exact moment in time.

It's a leap of faith because, traditionally, small Mercs have had a high ratio of disappointed owners. However, the way Mercedes have done away with the a-la-carte builds & include ALL the toys into their Premium Plus package, it almost seems that they've got their prices wrong - just spec'd an AMG line with Premium Plus & it comes in way lower than the equivalent build from a year ago.

I'd definitely test-drive one if I were you. I suspect you'll find it doesn't match Volvo for build or ride comfort but that the quality of the tech will poss make up for it:

MBUX - Better than Volvo system by far
AR 'Tinkerbell' nav - Awesome
Multipoint headlamps - Equivalent (AST) not an option on XC40
Interior LED - True luxury feeling, very poor on Volvo

If the dimensions work for you, it could well be a head vs heart thing. The Volvo's the better built, the Merc will make you smile more often.

[Silver Moose]

OOPS! Just realised why it seemed such a bargain.

Mercedes UK are doing what they did with the A-Class & not offering Driver Assistance at launch. This explains the apparent price difference (though it is nice to see such things as the AR nav finally included within the pack).

[gt40]

Wow what an interesting discussion. I am looking to replace my Seat Ateca and the XC40 was top of my list. Rather than rely on magazine reviews I like to read what current owners think (the Evoque Forum raised all kinds of issues so I discounted it) so I am a little perturbed by how many of you love your car ..... but wont buy another. Perhaps I should reconsider and push the new Mercedes GLA to the top, what do owners think?

Dafydd

If I based my purchasing decisions solely on info gathered from internet forums I'd have no cameras, phones, watches, bikes, vacuum cleaners, hi-fi, WiFi, washing machine, lawnmower, TV, fans, boiler, thermostat, garden hose.... or cars.

I like our Volvo and might even buy another and I've never repeated an exact brand/model purchase in my life.