I think I'm going to switch my order to Santorini Black now. Loved the Causeway, but don't want to risk going for the Carpathian as it might look too light from what I want when it's on the car.

Compared the two swatches and looked a few shades lighter outdoors. Best be safe than sorry!

Still got a week or so before build is closed, so hoping to be able to see one in the flesh... but doubt I will

On the other hand I am happy for it to be lighter. Made up my mind to stick with Carpathian and contrast Santorini roof. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

First post.

Having ordered carpathian grey AB for sept delivery, I was invited to view their new demo example in said colour. Any previous concerns about it being dark were quickly forgotten about as the colour is beautiful and very distinctive. The santorini contrast was pleasingly noticeable.

@DCPC any chance you took some pictures you could post mate? So would you say it was noticeably lighter than Causeway Grey?

On Causeway it's hard to distinguish a Santorini contrast roof. Still got a few days before my build closes so will be interesting to see the colour! Also which AD did you see it at?

Noticeably lighter. Will take some photos on Monday

Thanks DCPC. Your post has removed any remaining concerns I had. This is specifically what I wanted to know. Current: Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Pro PHEV with some optionals on top
Gone: MY16 RRS2 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic, Carpathian Grey & Santorini Black Sliding Pano/Ebony & Ivory 2 Tone
Gone: MY13 RRS 3.0 SDV6 HSE Black Edition, Orkney Grey/Ivory
Gone: MY09 RRS 2.7 TDV6 HSE, Santorini Black/Almond

Wet and overcast conditions perhaps mask the true colour which looks a little darker in the photo but I can say it is a lovely colour and importantly for me markedly lighter than causeway

Many thanks for the picture , it's put my mind at rest to see it on a car .

Thanks for the picture @dcpc. Any chance you took any more pictures mate? Cheers

Even happier to see it against the coris/silver car in the background .

Really happy I changed my order to carpathian....thanks for the pictures mate. 2008 Factory HST- Sold
Arrived 2016 HSE carpathian grey

Great color, but I dont see a difference to causeway grey on your pictures.

The contrast/difference to the black painted parts is exaclty the same as on my causeway grey...

Hi renaco. I understand your comments but I tried to explain that the pictures were taken on a wet and overcast day. I saw the same car in better conditions a few days prior and there was no mistaking that the car is More grey than a black. The salesman also observed that it is lighter than causeway.