Canadian International Auto Show

[SLVRSRFR]

Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

I agree. Volvo is my favorite luxury car brand hands down. I've owned the XC90 before.

The new one is the best looking inside and out compared to other SUVs.

My only issue and why it's not on my top list is the screen. They emphasized too much on a touch screen. I've test driven the new one and the screen had it moments when it lags or is not that comfortable to use. When your parked it's fine. But once your driving you see how this new touch screen trend begins to fall apart.

I don't want to deal with it...I'm already mad that my Accord doesn't have a volume knob haha. Thankfully they still kept the steering wheel volume controls since the touch screen volume slider is ridiculous.

Also long term reliability....my previous XC90 that i bought brand new and drove it up to 185,000km had only 1 issue. The rear parking sensor crap out. Wth this new XC90....there is a lot of tech going on and I feel like a lot of it will start to have issues including the beautiful touch screen.

I'm waiting....maybe they will revise it but I doubt it. I'd just prefer if they kept certain things that you use often physical.

I'm also keeping my eye on the new XC60 reveal, though I guarantee the interior will be exactly like the XC90 & S90.

One other thing...even though I'm a Volvo fanboy....Acura felt more comfortable. Especially when comparing the S90 Vs. RLX for me haha.

I could live with the screen, because let's be honest, that's the trend now. And it's only going to keep moving in that direction. Although, it shows that Honda at least listens to complaints, as they added the volume knob back into the CR-V for the redesign. LOL. I also commend Honda on being the only manufacturer who has enough common sense to put the heated steering wheel button ON THE STEERING WHEEL!! That is such a simple little thing that is so smart.

Back to the XC90, I just couldn't believe the quality of the interior. Most cars these days, even luxo cars, will naturally have some unattractive materials or pieces here and there in the interior. It feels like every single surface and material used in the XC90 and S90 was top-shelf, from the wood-grain with the rough, "open-pore" feel, to the gorgeous aluminum speaker covers on the doors, all the way down to the materials they use for some of the switches. It's all interesting, high-quality, well-put-together, and very enticing.

And that's not even mentioning the seats! some of the most comfortable, supportive seats I've ever sat in. I'd love to try them out long-term, as I'm 6'5 and change with minor lower back problems, and I think they would be a joy.

[Woodman316]

How do you clean the dash if you cough up mucus. Sorry it happens, swade.

[JBezugs]

Went twice, once on last Sunday before Family Day (with the boys) and then again on this past Friday with the lady, made a nice day out of it.

Took lots of pictures on Sunday with the DSLR, as Sunday night was not busy at all... next best thing if you can't get media passes.

Just put an order in on a 2017 BRZ after test driving the 2016. I must concede that the 2017 BRZ looks fantastic in person. The interior updates are certainly welcome, and I love the new headlights and taillights too. Definitely glad I waited for the '17.

The full album of my best of photos is here, however here's the Inazuma BRZ that everyone wants to see (Facebook's photo compression is awful unfortunately):

[giggidy]

Waiting to see what the 2018 has to offer... Hopefully the same performance package but with whatever colour we want.

[Tokay444]

Originally Posted by Woodman316

How do you clean the dash if you cough up mucus. Sorry it happens, swade.

I was taught to cover my mouth when I cough. Seems like a etiquette problem. Not a materials problem.