Hi
I discovered the forum this afternoon. What a superb resource it is with lots of useful information from XC40 owners. I am planning on becoming an XC40 owner myself in a few months time.
I like the higher driving position in an SUV and was attracted to the XC40 by the largely positive magazine reviews. This would be my first Volvo. I am thinking about the B4 Inscription Pro but am unsure whether to go for the FWD or AWD. Almost all of my driving will be on tarmac. I live in Scotland but the winters now are not as bad as they were 20 years ago. Nevertheless my thoughts were that AWD is like insurance - it's good to know it is the there for the rare occasions when it might be required. There appears to be a slight reduction in mpg with the AWD but it looks like it would not result in too much of an increase in fuel costs. I shall be pondering this in the coming days but think I will probably decide on AWD.
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Hi.Norton wrote: ↑Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:09 pm Hi
I discovered the forum this afternoon. What a superb resource it is with lots of useful information from XC40 owners. I am planning on becoming an XC40 owner myself in a few months time.
I like the higher driving position in an SUV and was attracted to the XC40 by the largely positive magazine reviews. This would be my first Volvo. I am thinking about the B4 Inscription Pro but am unsure whether to go for the FWD or AWD. Almost all of my driving will be on tarmac. I live in Scotland but the winters now are not as bad as they were 20 years ago. Nevertheless my thoughts were that AWD is like insurance - it's good to know it is the there for the rare occasions when it might be required. There appears to be a slight reduction in mpg with the AWD but it looks like it would not result in too much of an increase in fuel costs. I shall be pondering this in the coming days but think I will probably decide on AWD.
Have you driven one yet?
I always had Mercedes coupes but needed something with more room when I dropped the seats. Had mine 5 weeks now and have to say I’m enjoying driving it and love all the gadgets. I’m the sort that if there’s a gadget I have to know exactly how to use it. Spent hours in the car in my garage as I didn’t want the neighbors to think I was a numpty
Just bear in mind there is usually a long waiting list unless you can find a garage that has the one you want.
Enjoy
Volvo XC40 T5 R-Drive Pro. Thunder Grey with lots of extras