Glos Guy Im sure that the XC40 will drive well, however, I wouldnt class Volvo in the same class as BMW. The seats in the XC40 look nice but I am aware of customer reports of the seat frame pushing through the seat squab. My expeience of Volvo seats also confirms that the leather used by Volvo is a very supple, nappa type which does not age or wear very well, unlike my experience of BMW seats. My X1 which has Oyster coloured interior trim and extra cost sport seats. Given that it is used daily and I am a ‘well nourished’ guy of 110kg the seats are showing very little signs of wear. The only issue I have had, and it is a common issue with light coloured seats is dye transfer from denim jeans. A simple wipe down with leather cleaner solves the problem or the application of a protective colour block gives a longer time solution to the issue.