Xc 40 t2
 

Hi are Volvo launching a T2 petrol on the XC 40. I think they are calling it a core model -anybody aware?

Indeed they are... see attached specification guide. First cars expected mid/late Q1 next year

It seems to have inferior fuel economy figures to the T3 :p

I’d be really interested to learn how the XC40 copes with less power, especially with an automatic gearbox - VAG suvs like the Ateca and Karoq get a 1.0 tsi which I assume will have a similar power-to-weight ratio as this T2. Weighing up whether this is a real possibility ahead of ordering next month. Anyone had experience with the T3 geartronic? I’ll start a new thread on that topic at some point soon...

Seems like they deleted the T2 Auto in the latest brochure for some reason, so it will only be available as a manual initially.

Well after test driving a T3 geartronic I can absolutely see why they got rid - totally didn't suite the engine, too much lag from the gearbox AND turbo made it really difficult to predict consistently. I'm sure a manual would suite the T3 (and T2) well as there was plenty of torque for pulling away. If anyone else is considering a T3 auto I would certainly suggest trying before you buy!

It's a shame diesels have taken a knock on resale as I'm sure the D3 would have been fine assuming it has similar response to my current VAG 2.0 150 tdi

Has anyone had chance to try the T2 Momentum Core yet??