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https://uk.motor1.com/reviews/236395/ne ... 40-review/

Summary of Rivals

Audi Q3 - Old now, and showing its age inside, but it’s still good to drive and cheap on finance.
BMW X2 - Great dash and exterior colours, and fantastic engines, but firm riding and expensive on finance
Volkswagen Tiguan - Bigger than the XC40 and therefore roomier, and cheaper, but not as desirable or urban-savvy
Jaguar E-Pace - Disappointing to drive, and expensive once you’ve specced it properly
Mercedes GLA - Some seriously efficient engines, but not as good to look at or as comfortable as the Volvo
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I think I would add the Tiguan is not very comfortable. It was the seating (very hard)that stopped me buying one 2 years ago.
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Recommendations from the report:-

Trend Setter- Go for R-Design in one of the brighter metallic colours and on 20-inch alloys.
New Parents- Go for Momentum and add the power child locks, keyless drive and powered tailgate. The £1600 Xenium Pack, with automatic parking and the glass roof, will also keep you and the kids happy.
Luxury Seeker- Inscription, with its driftwood dash trim and leather upholstery, looks spectacular. Make sure you add the Xenium Pack which includes a panoramic glass roof and auto parking function, and the Harmon Kardon sound system.
Two XC40s - so far! Inscription Pro T5 AWD Auto - Glacier Silver/Blond/21”, fully loaded, from Jan thro Sep 2021. Polestarred. :) Also one of the first FEs - a D4 AWD Auto - Bursting Blue/Charcoal/20" from Mar thro Aug 2018. Also Polestarred. :o
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