I got the "soot" message today - after 430 miles from new on a run over to the Wye Valley. I didn't notice any difference in power whilst it was regenerating but there was a bit of a smell when we came to a stop at the Severn Bridge toll. The consumption did take a hit as I had only just zero'd it following a fill up but still finished the 100 mile trip showing 42.7 mpg at an average speed of 31mph.
On the Zafira, by comparing mpg and miles travelled before and after a regeneration, I calculated it used typically 0.8 litre every time. The XC60 regeneration is a bit of a non-event compared to the Zafira's - you certainly knew it was happening on that car.
Oh, and the powered tailgate for me is brilliant as I can reach the button from sat in the wheelchair. Makes things an awful lot easier.
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