Want to buy a 7-seater car, which one is better, Audi Q7 or Volvo XC90?
Look at the appearance: one strong, one soft, one complex and one simple
There is no doubt that whether it is the Audi Q7 or the Volvo XC90, their external conditions are the same in the same market. They are top-notch and are highly recognizable, such as the Audi Q7’s octagonal chrome-plated grille, segmented matrix LED headlights, and horizon taillights, and the Volvo XC90’s “Thor’s Hammer” LED headlights, recessed The chrome-plated front grille and diamond-cut alloy wheels are all classic logos in the luxury mid-to-large SUV market.
However, in terms of sporty expression, the two chose different methods. The Audi Q7 uses a sharp and smooth waistline to depict the body mass. The contrasting color kit at the bottom and the raised wheel eyebrows create a majestic momentum. The Volvo XC90 simplifies complexity and draws inspiration from Scandinavian aesthetic design. Simplicity, elegance and intimacy are the biggest features of its external design, with short and tight front overhangs and elegant and flexible lines. They complement each other and bring a refreshing feeling.
It’s impossible to say which way of expression is more appropriate, but most models on the market, like the Audi Q7, choose to use tough lines to highlight the dynamic feeling. It is inevitable to cause visual fatigue after watching too much, but the Volvo XC90 does the opposite. It appears to be unique, and its minimalist aesthetics also contains strong strength, which means "softness overcomes hardness".
In addition, Volvo XC90 also continues the brand’s dual appearance strategy, divided into two different styles: luxury version and sports version. The luxury version uses a concave chrome-plated front air intake grille, which exudes richness. It has a refined atmosphere, while the sports version uses a blackened matrix grille, surrounded by high-gloss outer frames, matched with gloss black exterior mirrors and new sports wheels, creating a cool and sporty style.
Giving consumers more diversified choices is also the ingenious design of Volvo XC90, which deserves praise.
From a brand perspective, Volvo will undoubtedly be slightly inferior to Audi, but the price of the new XC90 is a bit high. Although the terminal discount is relatively large, the naked car is still the same as SUVs of the same class from Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are similar. Perhaps the XC90 will have an advantage in certain machinery and configurations, but brand value is also an important dimension to measure whether the pricing of this luxury SUV is reasonable.
Volvo is weak in second-hand residual value and repair and maintenance
p>Many friends don’t care about car-related issues when choosing a car. For Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi car owners, in addition to choosing 4S shops for repairs, there are also many technical ones on the market. Specialty repair shop. However, Volvo's ownership is low, there are not many specialized repair shops capable of repairing it, and the supply channels for spare parts are also relatively single.
In addition, Volvo’s second-hand market capacity will be weak when replacing cars in the future, which we need to weigh before buying a car. If you like brand advantages, then the Audi Q7 is definitely better, but if you don’t care about these, the Volvo XC90 is definitely better! What do you think?