CAR Magazine test: BMW X5 vs Volvo XC90 vs Range Rover Sport - BMWBLOG (blog)
The Range Rover, in typical Range Rover fashion, is a stunner. The looks continue as you step inside, as well, with wonderfully supple leather and real metal and wood trim everywhere. This sentiment followed while driving, as well, as it feels as massive and heavy as it is. Admittedly, this might be by design, as the Range Rover is the only SUV in the test to have a proper low-range transfer case and genuine off-road... But in this company, the big and mighty feel just translates to feeling uneasy on tight roads. The Volvo XC90 does its typical Volvo thing. Step inside and that feeling continues, as the blonde wood veneers, tall glass, and supple leather greet you with a pleasant airy feel that is genuinely relaxing. However, its infotainment system is still a bit difficult to use, despite being one of the better touch screens in the business, and the materials feel a bit cheap to the touch, despite how good they look. The XC90 is also not the handler that the X5 or Range Rover are. The BMW X5, which looked like it was going to finish last before the test even started, actually ended up being the favorite. The most vanilla looking car in the test, with the simplest interior, won the test editors at CAR over by driving better than the other two, having the best. Source: www.bmwblog.com
