Kilometres travelled
75,000 - 100,000 km
Did you buy this car new or used?
New
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)
70000
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?
Comfortable, safe handling car, capable of long trips with 4x4 ability to launch and retrieve trailer boat. Also needed room to carry family and the odd load from stores or to children’s homes. Needed good performance with economy and longevity as we were retiring shortly after purchasing. Car has fulfilled all requirements.
What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.
Solid build quality, good performance, good steering feel and comfortable seats. Diesel engine selected for good torque and excellent fuel economy, combined with long life. This was bought as our retirement car. Excellent safety rating
What have you discovered since owning the car?
Good quality and solid build has been a feature, with no faults and not a single rattle after nearly 8 years
What do you like/dislike about the car?
Good solid feel to car and very comfortable seats. Reliability is excellent. Fuel economy coupled with up to 1200 km range has been impressive. Dislike the slightly vague steering feel at higher speeds.
Any other comments on the car?
Generally an excellent example of good solid Swedish Engineering.
Reliability
5
Features/technology
4
Performance/economy
4
Value for money
5
Overall rating
4
Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?
Yes
Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?
A good safe car that has proven versatile on sealed roads, off road and on the beach. The higher purchase price has been returned with good quality in terms of drivability, comfort and reliability; good value at the price paid (which had been discounted by the dealer)