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Originally Posted by H20 VOLVO

The FWD R-Design. You shouldnt have any issue with the AWD. In fact most people believe all T5s, current and past would have been better as AWD - plenty of power, but sometimes you just can't use it as easily with FWD.

Mind you, my V70 D5 (215bhp) FWD was the same too - just wheel spinning if ever so slightly damp when pulling away.

So yes, the V40CC T5 AWD should be a great choice - and I think most reviews say that too.

Don't forget the new XC40 should be with us next year too.... may impact on sales of the V40CC and therefore costs. It doesn't replace the CC, just a full SUV version.

Thanks for the info. I nearly got one early summer, but found out that Volvo had dropped the AWD bit off - strange, but it is Volvo UK after all ☺. They have now apparently put AWD back on so it's now part of my wish list again.
I have a few more questions when I've time before deciding but will not hijack this thread.