Thanks Rene for the reply, agreed the Volvo is 1000s over priced imo, haven’t been to see the Mazda, BMS seem a bit snoop dog to me, again just my aged opinion, hate the outside of the over fussed Tuscan, Audi slopped boot take much needed space… Here’s my choice so far Over priced Volvo prefer to keep mine, can’t, Dacia jogger (Mrs calling it Dogger) or the X2 if I must, X1 great cars but the over sized plastic bits front and back give the impression to me it’s all to big for the size of the X1.. Volvo really need a facelift, love the can’t have Xc60
I think that nowadays, where styling plays such a major part, it’s best to try to ignore the exterior (as best you can) and focus on the interior (which is, after all, where you spend your time). In that respect, the Tucson Ultimate (especially with the pale leather) came closest to our previous BMW and, in terms of interior look and feel, is hard to fault. It also wants for nothing kit wise (apart from a CD player 😂). However, I really don’t like the exterior and agree it’s over fussy. It looks as though the next generation will be more ‘conventional’ in appearance.
Much as I loved our previous BMW X1, I think that the styling of the new one isn’t as good and the interior quality seems to have taken a step backwards (as was also the case with the VW Tiguan – the new one is a definite step backwards in quality from the ones that we’ve had in the past).
Ultimately, we all have different priorities. Understandably, for many Motability users the priority is low running costs, hence the popularity of EVs. For others it’s the kit that comes as standard. For me, it’s a combination of practicality (for my wife’s hoist and wheelchair) and driver enjoyment. We had both with the X1 but Motability wouldn’t let us fit a hoist to the car and insisted we ordered a new car. The Tucson is certainly practical but lacks driver enjoyment. Like BMW drivers, Volvo drivers tend to be quite loyal to the brand, so if you can get a Volvo that ticks all your boxes that might be the way to go. Alternatively, if you are able, leaving the scheme and buying a used XC60 could be a good option?