Glos Guy I would say almost certainly the 78cm length would fit if placed seat to door but the 105cm width side to side might be a big ask for the xc40. My wife’s wheelchair is 77cm in each direction and fits in the boot. I think you should do what we did and try your wheelchair at the dealership. I think you would like the inside of the xc40, I know your not keen on the shape, and the b4 engine is quite nippy.
Thanks Brydo. We certainly won’t make our choice until have tried for ourselves, as we have learned that if it’s a tight fit the auto tailgates can spring back open again! However, we can’t order until the end of Q1 so haven’t gone out to physically look at cars yet. That will be our job in January, assuming that we don’t go back into full lockdown again! Our first port of call in January will be BMW, as the 320i Touring is the only car that I would personally choose, but if that’s not suitable for my wife then we shall definitely check out the XC40. It’s true that I’m not keen on the styling, but I wouldn’t rule it out on that alone. I had a Black Volvo 850 for a while years ago and that looked like a hearse, but it was lovely to drive and the seats were sublime!