Still missing the facts!!!!
Are you saying:
"Volvo literature stated that the towing limit of Model X was Ykg with a nose weight limit of Zkg. You bought the car based on these figures. When you read the handbook the numbers quoted were lower for your exact model?"
If so - state the numbers you were basing your decisions on.
A cars ability to tow (across any manufacturer) appears to be based on a number of factors.
1) Engine Performance - torque mores specifically. A chunky diesel or V8 will have a higher tow limit than a smaller petrol unit in the same model
2) Gearbox - more and more you are seeing modern automatics outperforming their manual cousins - assuming model and engine are equal
3) Drive - 4*4 gives extra weight and traction - both useful when towing.
4) Weight - the heavier the car the greater the tow limit.
Merc Estates from the late 80s onwards are all rated with limits of 2100KG - although UK specialist suggests that it only the 280, 300 and 320 that have the torque and power to be comfortable doing so.
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