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Can XC90 cope with 2200kg horse box?

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Old Mar 30th, 2007, 11:22   #1
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Default Can XC90 cope with 2200kg horse box?

I am tempted to buy new XC90 but must be able to tow a 2200kg horse box. I spoke to service manager at Volvo dealers and he looked very concerned saying horses and XC90 don't work well together, unlike a caravan which is a static load. His view was that 2200kg on the back would overload transmission, even though within its tow limits, and XC90 would really struggle with hill starts. He said I would probably be better to keep an old Land Rover for the towing work.

Has anyone got experience with heavy towing as my current 4.2 Amazon tows with ease and I don't want buy an XC90 to find it is not upto the job.

Also, what is real world average mpg on 185hp auto XC90 as that is main reason for looking to replace the 21mpg Amazon?

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