R Design

[glency80]

Hi

I'm considering the R Design Hybrid and have heard that due to the sport design it might be a firmer ride. Are there any owners of the R Design who can comment?

[blastpipe]

The Rd has a sportier set up yes but it is still a very pleasant and quiet place to be. However if you go for the 20" wheels then the ride will be significantly harsher.

If you do a search on the forum you will find plenty of useful information is at your fingertips on the exact subject

[Dermottdog]

The Rd has a sportier set up yes but it is still a very pleasant and quiet place to be. However if you go for the 20" wheels then the ride will be significantly harsher.

If you do a search on the forum you will find plenty of useful information is at your fingertips on the exact subject

Just to add, and this might just be my car, I find that if I have anything loose in the glove box or central storage bin, it rattles. I put this down to the harder ride of the R-Design and my 20” wheels. I think/suspect that models without sports suspension and smaller wheels would be less prone to such rattles. Just my opinion obviously.

[Closing Sale]

Hi

I'm considering the R Design Hybrid and have heard that due to the sport design it might be a firmer ride. Are there any owners of the R Design who can comment?

I'm the owner of an RDesign and I deliberately went for the sports suspension. I haven't ridden the other version.

The What Car review says:

Curiously, the XC40 rides most adeptly on 'sports' suspension, which is fitted as standard to R-Design versions. The softer 'dynamic' suspension on other trims is still comfy but doesn't keep the car's body as well controlled over speed humps and crests.

[Closing Sale]

The Rd has a sportier set up yes but it is still a very pleasant and quiet place to be. However if you go for the 20" wheels then the ride will be significantly harsher.

If you do a search on the forum you will find plenty of useful information is at your fingertips on the exact subject

Just to add, and this might just be my car, I find that if I have anything loose in the glove box or central storage bin, it rattles. I put this down to the harder ride of the R-Design and my 20” wheels. I think/suspect that models without sports suspension and smaller wheels would be less prone to such rattles. Just my opinion obviously.

Having driven for many years I can't think of any car that wouldn't have a rattle if something were placed loose in a glove compartment or storage bin. Presume your gloves don't rattle

[gt40]

I suspect the R Design with 18" wheels is the sweet spot, although I acknowledge some might not like the aesthetics. On the plus side you'll have less chance of kerbing those pricey alloys.

[mr.vladis]

Hi,
I think that wheels size play really significant role.
I have momentum pro with 19''.
While I can't say that bumps are harsh, but rather soft - I can still feel them.

[Salmonfisher]

I have a R Design on 18" wheels and I am very happy with ride. It is firm but comfortable. I test drove an Inscription and Found the R Design a better drive all round.

[ciuncky]

i have a 2020 T4 RD Pro (so 20 inches). I've tested the Inscription, as curiously they didn't have RDs on hand. Indeed, the ride seemed a bit smoother over potholes etc but i am a poo driver (read: aggressive) so i found it to roll way too much in roundabouts, short turns, or when overtaking briskly. Coming from a shorter Mazda 3 this was accentuated quite a lot.

I am pleased to say the RD Pro on 20 sits really well in turns, it rolls a bit but much less than you'd expect from a car this tall (i believe it is talled than the XC60).

If you don't care too much about the Pro extras and go on 18-19 wheels i feel the ride will be a bit smoother, probably comparable with the normal suspention. Another thing to keep in mind is research what tires you'll get. I got PZeros, and those are run-flats. As you could imagine, all the wire in a run-flat makes it ... even harsher.

Good luck in your decision!

[Bazza]

I suspect the R Design with 18" wheels is the sweet spot, although I acknowledge some might not like the aesthetics. On the plus side you'll have less chance of kerbing those pricey alloys.

I agree with above, i came from a BMW X5 which was a very hard drive. R Design suits me fine and good point about the higher side wall on the tyres with 18" wheels. The standard R Design is not a hard ride at all.