"The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123" (mattp123)
10/07/2013 at 21:05 • Filed to: None
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"The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123" (mattp123)
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to find out that the Volvo XC models do NOT come with AWD standard. Just like when I learned the Suzuki SX4 did not have standard AWD. I mean it has fucking X and fucking 4 in its name. Those are automotive code for AWD.
dieselwagon
> The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
10/07/2013 at 21:09 |
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I was surprised some time ago when I discovered that most (if any?) USDM SUV's don't come with 4WD standard...
Turner950
> The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
10/07/2013 at 21:11 |
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"I remember: back in the day, Volvos were rear wheel drive, weighed less than 3000 lbs and were the safest cars on the road!"
EL_ULY
> The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
10/07/2013 at 21:15 |
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Just as bad, XC70 have been offered recently as NON Turbo. I would of never imagined, Thanks Obama? lol
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The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
> dieselwagon
10/07/2013 at 21:15 |
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I don't expect legit SUVs that are truck based to be 4wd standard since trucks are 2wd standard. My beef with the Suzuki is the misleading name, and the Volvo XC (cross country), especially the XC70 which specifically distinguishes itself from the V70 with the ride height and cladding, try to project some "off pavement" image.
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dieselwagon
> The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
10/07/2013 at 21:24 |
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I totally agree on the XC70 and Suzuki. I'm just used to all SUV's and trucks being 4WD as nearly all sold in the UK are this way even though they do sell a small number of 2wd pickups. So it was quite a shock to see it's far less common in a place i'd expect it to be far more common. I am appalled there is an option to get the Land Rover Freelander as FWD only.
To me it's like; so you're saying I can't easily get a manual, diesel, 4WD??!?! Really makes importing a US truck or SUV less appealing :(
TheOnelectronic
> The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
10/07/2013 at 21:52 |
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Is "Standard" even relevant in the modern era?