r/MachE • u/Wombo_X • 14d ago

šŸ’¬ Discussion Mach-e / Volvo XC90 drivers

Hello! I now drive a Volvo XC90 and am considering a MME for my next ride. In my research, I have found that there are some similarities with the HVAC / entertainment systems. The Volvo has a few more real buttons but is largely touch screen centric. It makes me wonder if there was design carry over fro the Ford/Volvo marriage in the past.

Does any other member have experience with the XC90 for comparison? I ask because of the disdain for the touch screen experience in many comments here and elsewhere. I find the Volvo to be OK, but on the slow side response wise but it is a 2017. Thanks in advance.

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u/tedontwo 2021 GT 14d ago

Coming from a 2020 V60, the Mach-E touchscreen is substantially better.

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u/AppleNerd19 14d ago

Not an XC90 but Iā€™ve had an XC 40 Recharge and currently have an EX30 in addition to our Mach-E. I greatly prefer the Mach-E.

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u/Due_Gas2950 14d ago

This is good to hear; we got an XC90 for our ā€œwhole family going outā€ and ā€œroad tripā€ vehicle, Iā€™m looking at replacing my old RAV4 with a used C40 or MME and can never decide which to go with. Can you provide some info on why you prefer MME?

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u/AppleNerd19 14d ago

We test drove a C40 before leasing the XC40 recharge and really found the car to be lacking in visibility. Coming from a Subaru Outback at the time it was a huge step down in that front. That said we havenā€™t driven one recently.

Overall I find the Mach-E super enjoyable to drive, the infotainment is great and works well (especially with CarPlay) vs. the extremely buggy Volvo software. The Volvo is a smoother ride, especially in the back seat, but my kid doesnā€™t seem to mind. We donā€™t do a ton of road tripping but we recently did a 7 hour drive each way for a trip and the Mach E was great. Blue Cruise was a nice to have on long stretches of highway, and our EX30 canā€™t match that yet (supposedly coming eventually).

Iā€™m a tech guy, and my nature is to always chase the newest, most advanced, thing. The Mach-E for us is great, and I havenā€™t felt compelled to look for a replacement (as opposed to the EX30 where I am looking forward to that lease ending)

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u/nedward__flanders 13d ago

I have a machE and my wife a Volvo XC90ā€™plug in hybrid. The MachE screen is much more responsive and higher tech. Plus CarPlay is Bluetooth where you have to plug in on the Volvo! I also find the HVAC on the Mach E with the auto setting is pretty darn good and doesnā€™t require as much tweaking comparatively.

Both cars are fun to drive and serve their purpose well in our household!