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Volvo XC90 vs MB M Class vs Acura MDX vs Lexus RX 350 vs BMW X5 vs Cadillac SRX
1084 messages, Last post on Jul 29, 2012 at 7:31 PM
You are in the Lexus RX 300/330/350 Forum.What is this discussion about? Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Acura MDX, Lexus RX 330, BMW X5, Cadillac SRX, Toyota Highlander, Volvo XC90, SUV
#1040 of 1084 RX350 vs. XC90 by 23109vc
Dec 31, 2006 (11:31 am)
Replying to: magp (Jul 29, 2006 7:32 pm)
I've been in the market for an SUV / family vehicle. I don't want a minivan... I don't need *that* much space.
i live in so cal..so AWD is not a necessity. I have two small kids, 1 yr and 5 yrs. so thrid row seats would come in handy with family get togethers - caravaning places..but it wouldn't be a feature we'd really need/use regularly..so it's not a priority.
i originally was looking at the XC90..i own two other volvos and like them. i rode in a friends RX330..and lked it..so i was looking at the new model.. the RX350...
the RX350 has 270 hp...weight less than an XC90...so it seems like power/weight it wouldb e on par with the Volvo V8. the Volvo 3.2 is much less powerful..220hp i think...which would make it a slug compared to the lexus.
power is only one small part of the equation.
living with the cars on a daily basis would be key. gettin into and out of them, storage capacity, etc.
is there any real differencein safety? i know volvo is known for being safe, but is the RX350 really any less safe than an XC??? both are raised up, heavy..etc...
for any of you who cross shopped the XC90 (either the 3.2 or V8) and the Lexus RX line...let me know what it was that swayed you one way or the other.
i'm looking to lease. volvo usually does 2 year leases..sweet spot for them. Lexus it is better to do 3 yrs.
i could probaby get a nicely equipped 3.2 Volvo for about the same as an RX350...the volvo might be a tad cheaper...if i want a V8 volvo that will cost me a bit more than the RX350... the RX is sort of in the middle price wise... a bit more than the 3.2 but a bit less than the V8.
if i got the volvo..i'd want the V8...but i don't need AWD...
my big question is aside from specs...what are the ups/downs to each of these vehicles...
any of you
- susanw6 (Jan 12, 2007 1:41 pm)
- readerreader (Jan 30, 2007 10:31 am)
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#1041 of 1084 xc90 , rollover stability control by elias
Jan 10, 2007 (3:52 am)
as far as i know, the volvo is the only SUV on the list which has rollover-stability-control. this might be a factorin some buying decisions.
for me, that was a huge safety difference. volvo let me try to roll over one of their xc90s during driver training. i tried it, up to about 50 mph & couldn't come close to inducing rollover - the vehicle is idiot-proof in that regard.
#1042 of 1084 SUV contest by susanw6
Jan 11, 2007 (6:23 pm)
I have checked out almost all the mid size luxury SUVs with 3rd row recently. My hubby is very tall and finds most cars with consoles to be uncomfortable so we had to do a lot of looking for one with more leg room. Here's my 2 cents worth on the best contenders...I love the Volvo-size, looks, inside, etc. The gas pedal is strangely over to the right side and your leg practically rests up against the console. No good.
We checked out the Audi Q7 - Too big, can't see over the 3rd row headrests (and they don't adjust down), and not enough leg room for the hubby.
We both like the Acura MDX and Cadillac SRX, but I'm leaning more toward the Cadillac. I wish the Cadillac came standard with blue tooth like the MDX, but the automatic liftgate the SRX has is a big plus. Also, the real wood and luxury interior beat out the faux stuff in the MDX. The Cadillac also has adjustable foot pedals, which the MDX does not. For similarly priced vehicles, the Cadillac leases better - maybe $100/month less!
Check it out. Its really nice!
- susanw6 (Jan 12, 2007 1:35 pm)
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#1043 of 1084 Re: SUV contest [susanw6] by susanw6
Jan 12, 2007 (1:35 pm)
Replying to: susanw6 (Jan 11, 2007 6:23 pm)
Just a couple of more things... Regarding the MDX, has anyone noticed that the adjustable steering wheel does not come down enough? I like to pull the wheel directly in front of me, but I found the MDX does not do this. It stays in a somewhat angled-up position,
We also drove the Lexus GX470, but that had a strange low console that cut my husbands right mid calf when he drove it.
#1044 of 1084 Re: RX350 vs. XC90 [23109vc] by susanw6
Jan 12, 2007 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: 23109vc (Dec 31, 2006 11:31 am)
I checked out both the Volvo XC and Lexus RX. My husband found the leg room in the Volvo uncomfortable when he drove it. The gas pedal is too far to the right and his knee was smashed up against the console. The Lexus is really nice, but I also have 2 kids and would find the 3rd row helpful when carting around neighborhood friends.
I am leaning toward the Cadillac SRX. It has the 3rd row, is comfortable and luxurious inside and the rear liftgate is remote. How great is that when you are loading packages!! Also, the third row goes up and down electrically. I know it kind of looks like a hearse, but for the price it kind of has everything you need.
#1045 of 1084 SRX Pictures and review. by readerreader
Jan 29, 2007 (1:57 pm)
Review here: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/29/in-the-autoblog-garage-2007-cadillac-srx/Picture gallery here: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/autoblog-garage-2007-cadillac-srx/
Samples:
Even more at the link--if you can believe it.
#1046 of 1084 Re: RX350 vs. XC90 [23109vc] by readerreader
Jan 30, 2007 (10:31 am)
Replying to: 23109vc (Dec 31, 2006 11:31 am)
Your biggest problem is that the RX does not have a third row--like you are looking for "occasionally". How much research have you been able to do?
If you are looking for vehicles with a third row, here are some of your best choices--based on reviews in the press:
Volvo XC90
GMC Acadia
Mazda CX-9
Saturn Outlook
Acura MDX
There are more.
The Volvo third row is not likely to be comfortable for very long for anyone, but you could probably manage.
It is very safe.
You might also want to wait for the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot--all due to be refreshed this year.
If you are in a rush and want the best right now, there is no question that the Saturn and the GMC are the very best. They are all the rage in the automotive press right now (and incidentally, hey have the biggest third row).
Two more to consider:
BMW X5 (small)
Mercedes-Benz R-Class(cavernous)
- guyf (Jan 30, 2007 5:45 pm)
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#1047 of 1084 Re: RX350 vs. XC90 [readerreader] by guyf
Jan 30, 2007 (5:45 pm)
Replying to: readerreader (Jan 30, 2007 10:31 am)
Volvo says their 3rd row is recommended for people under 5ft-3". My wife is that size and she is very comfortable back there for 2-3 hours drives. We do not use the 3rd row very often, maybe twice a year. You are right, the Volvo third row is very safe, as safe as any other seat in the XC90.
#1048 of 1084 SRX vs XC90 by jgibs890
Feb 09, 2007 (8:00 pm)
I am debating between the Cadillac SRX and the Volvo XC90, does anyone have any suggestions?- readerreader (Feb 10, 2007 2:11 am)
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#1049 of 1084 Re: SRX vs XC90 [jgibs890] by readerreader
Feb 10, 2007 (2:11 am)
Replying to: jgibs890 (Feb 09, 2007 8:00 pm)
Drive them both and see which one you like better. It is very crucial that you find loaded examples of each and drive them.
- adamt12 (Feb 17, 2007 10:15 am)
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