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I really honestly and truly do not see any E39 in this car whatsoever. But hey, that's me.

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Matt

My similarity analysis. More when I get more time. Ugly, I know, but i wanted to get a side profile.

RikfromBelgium

I hate this car because it's dull: the interior is 80's style ( even with that stupid floating console) the exterior is just old volvo with Audi headlights and nose and some CLS rear-lights. I'll never ever like it

Snake Vargas

I quite like it. It's not in-your-face innovative or exciting as such, but sleek and elegant. The profile looks a bit odd due to the highish boot and the low grille (and IMO to a lesser extent the bulging bonnet that people have been making remarks about). I like it as an improvement and logical step in extending the Volvo design language.

As for the interior, I'm not sure about the hump-hooded instruments, but the rest is quite nice. Sure, the floating panel for controls isn't such an amazing technical marvel, and you can't store a whole lot there anyhow (was looking at V50 the other day, apparently you can buy an optional accessory plastic cubby with rubber liner to store small objects there). But IMO it does wonders for the 'feel' of the cabin - it makes it an airier, more welcoming place. It's like the difference between a light coloured headlining and dark coloured one - big difference.

Splenditenes

I like the concept Volvo used when designing the interior. It does indeed have the feel of ultra modern Scandinavian furnature. It`s very clean, elegant and unique. However the switchgear has an outdated feel. Large bottons were a big hit in the 1990s because thay were easy to see. If Volve used a more integrated switchgear thay would have nailed it with the dash design. The bottons are so large thay didn`t leave room for a NAV screen.
Thay had to place it on top of the dash!

Michael

The lights in the front remind me to much of a saab for some reason. Other than that I think it is great!

MikeJ

It being a Volvo, I'm quite sure that's called a safety feature. After all, you don't have to look down to see the screen.
The big buttons are great, they're easy to operate when wearing thick gloves, something which is very important in some of Volvo's biggest markets.

Snake Vargas

I like large buttons. It makes them easier to feel without looking down. Same with the Nav screen - I reckon on top of the dash is the best place for it, or at least up so that it's level with the instrumentation. It might seem odd, but when driving, it doesn't stick up into your sight line, and indeed makes for the least movement of your eyes.

I'm beginning to like the interior more and more. I quite like Volvo's steering wheels (though they're all largely the same design). Looks simple and elegant, and comfortable to use.

Giannis

I like large buttons, too! trust me, volvo is one of the best when it comes to buttons. the most used buttons are placed exactly where they should be and are big enough that you can use it without need to take your eyes on the road. for example in my s60 is very easy to adjust the volume when driving and having your right hand on the shift knob. you just make a small move or if you have your hand on the steering wheel, you just use the buttons there

Splenditenes

Overall the interior is a hit to me. The body design could have been better though. Some proportions look too bloated and out of place. Except for the headlights I don`t like the body style.

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