[S.R.]

Here is a picture of the wooden trimmed steering wheel option for the S60. I don't think that I like it all that much. For some reason it looks out of place in the car. I think that the V70 version looks better. Anyways, here it is:<P> <IMG SRC="http://www.theautochannel.com/news/writers/lhill/01s60/dash1.jpg"> <P>-Drew<P>

 

[bobmac]

I have mixed views on the wheel but after<BR>you tell me what cost/installation is, it<BR>will be definitve---I won't get it.

 

[MoMo]

I too think it looks out of place in the S60.<BR>BTW is it real wood? cos the other trim pieces in the S60 are simulated wood.<BR>I never quite understood why Volvo would use fake wood at this price range. But then even the S80 uses it...<P>

 

[GoForAnSCC]

It looks tacky in S60's interior. I don't think it worths the installation cost considered it doesn't have the look and feel of a better leather wrapped steering.<P>

 

[DenisJei]

I was interested in seeing this, as my opinion of the leather wheel is that it looks like plastic! <P>If you think the wood looks out of place now, wait until they switch over to the brushed aluminum for the interior trim!<P>Guess I don't have any great options...

 

[bobmac]

My observations are this:<BR>I agree the S60 wheel looks somewhat like plastic---but its leather.<BR>The new Acura MDX (which I'd love to own)<BR>has simulated plastic that looks very much like wood---the burl 'wood' shift knob (an<BR>option) is real wood and it matches the<BR>simulated plastic trim perfectly.<BR>The MB C320 has real wood trim but its so highly polished that it looks like simulated wood to my eyes---and feels like it.<BR>There must also be other examples. The point is---its real hard to determine<BR>what's what considering how cosmetic tech-<BR>nology has advanced. Personally, I am<BR>not bothered by the trim look or composition<BR>in the S60--there are too many other pluses.<BR>As for the leather steering wheel that looks <BR>plastic (here we go again), I've noticed that <BR>it coordinates well with the plastic console.<BR>No need to knit-pick it. Just enjoy it!!<P>

 

[Audi S4 Kid]

Gorgeous interior. Volvo hit a homerun on that one... they just keep getting better!!