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Sep 20th, 2019, 11:09 | #1 |
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XC60 r design ride?
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Can anyone tell me what the XC60 r design ride is like without air suspension. I currently have a 2013 model year XC60 r design and thinking of upgrading to a new model. Many Thanks |
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Perhaps someone who has already upgraded could comment on the difference from a 2013 to SPA model. What size wheel do you currently have? My XC90 has air, but a few months back I had an R-Design with the same size wheels (20s) and no air for a few days. The difference was noteworthy, with the ride on my air soaking up the road imperfections a little more than the non-air car. :wq
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Sep 20th, 2019, 14:51 | #3 |
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Don't expect it to be harsher- RD setup is just 15% stiffer than standard springs- the handling feels more surefooted mainly due to thicker antiroll bars. I've had a previous-gen XC60 (standard suspension) and a previous-gen V60 after it (also standard suspension..) and then got an SPA XC60 in RD trim- having extensively tested the air, as well as standard and RD suspension. I passed on the air as I didn't feel it improved upon handling or comfort- and I see it as just another layer of complexity on an already complex car. Standard was way too wallowy - and I found RD was just the way I liked it- very much car-like.
Either way- what familymangreg said- suspension is a very subjective topic- I suggest you extensively test all variants before making your decision.
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Sep 20th, 2019, 14:53 | #4 |
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Btw, mine is on standard RD wheels (19"). The 21" option is not made for French roads..
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not a like for like comparison, but I drove an R design XC90 with 20 inch wheels and comparing it to my XC60 Momentum on 18 inch wheels
the R design seats are definitely harder, slightly more uncomfortable, I had a better "feel" for the car - i.e where the wheels are/edges of the car My XC60 feels much more vague in terms if handling and where the edges of the car actually is and wallowy. It rides so much smoother than the XC90 It's a tough choice, for me, I think it's easier to live with the smoother ride, but every now and then I wish it would handle/feel a bit more sporty a good compromise might be the R design with air suspension and 19 inch wheels - I suspect not configurable in UK (but haven't checked)
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Sep 20th, 2019, 21:42 | #6 |
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As others have inferred, this is quite subjective. Best to test drive one. All I can say is I was also worried but love mine. Not felt it was too firm. My wife has joint issues so can be sensitive to such things and she is perfectly happy.
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Sep 21st, 2019, 06:16 | #7 |
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I have air suspension on 19". The better way to tell you in words exactly how the ride feels, is to write you down a link. Check this out.
https://youtu.be/V2REHLTut7c Matt tells his/my opinion also to you at: 02:30 to 03:40 Don't listen to Haldex 😆😜😃 The only thing i agree with him is that 21" are just a mistake... even on air suspension. Believe me. But if you do value aesthetic of course a 21" wheel will look better. If you are more into comfort, choose r-design with 19". Not the r-design pro. If you have the money for an expensive extra as air suspension, go for it.
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Sep 21st, 2019, 12:39 | #8 |
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Ride quality
I test drove an r-design before buying the inscription. Neither had air suspension and I found both to be very comfortable rides. My previous Lexus RX450h was a little bit unsettled laterally on some surfaces but I find the xc60 to be much more controlled and comfortable and it recovers from bad surfaces more quickly than me old car.
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