Thanks BionicRusty. With showrooms closed it is invaluable to be able to get such robust feedback through this forum. My wife’s disability has worsened since we got our current car, so whereas we opted for electric seats with memory and hand controls, we won’t need either of them next time, as I am now the only driver. Wide sills are a real problem for my wife as she has to drag her legs in, so we will check that out. We need a good size boot for the wheelchair, which may well rule out both the XC40 and the X1, but we won’t know until we can try, so both remain on the list for now. I suffer with sciatica, so seat comfort is critical and I don’t go for sports style seats as they are too firm and cause me discomfort. The Volvo ones may be a problem for me, based on your experience. Interesting that you found the standard X1 seats to be good. It was a major reason that we discounted it last time as they felt way too small.
The X1 is a bit dated now (an all new model is due within a year or so, I believe) and the XC40 is a bit more modern, but I’ve read poor reviews of the touchscreen controls. Personally, I don’t like the look of the XC40 and much prefer the styling of the X1 but frankly, with our needs and requirements, looks have to take a back seat now and are very much a secondary aspect.
Thanks again for your excellent feedback, which is much appreciated.