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Tell me about the XC60 please

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Old Feb 24th, 2020, 16:42   #21
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Hi everyone - first post alert. Glad I had a flick through the pages before asking similar questions to Skyedriver.

I'm after replacing my 57-reg 2.2 i-CTDI Honda CRV in the coming months and as part of my homework, I've just joined the forum and have a couple of additional questions about the XC60 if someone would be willing to answer them, as I thought it might be nicer to ask here than to start a new thread with the same old same old, as it were. Budget-wise I'm after a facelifted model.

I definitely want the SUV bodystyle over a V60 or whatever as I have a daughter with a severe heart condition (she's only got half a heart) so I want to plan ahead as a pram or some form of pushchair might be needed longer than 'normal'.

Q1: How much better is the FWD 8sp VEA D4 than the AWD 6sp 215bhp D5 in terms of the drive, acceleration/power etc? I do want a bit of power and acceleration. I just don't want to be asking myself "what if...?" if I got a newer D4, but if it's a better drive fair play. I'm coming from a 138bhp Honda after all.

Q2: I do about 80% of the journeys on my own so also want something that's going to let me hang onto my rapidly-fading youth, hence wanting decent acceleration and the styling of an R-Design, but is the Lux Nav version that much better than the standard R-Design?

The alternative is a BMW X3 30d M Sport and I keep flipping between this and the XC60 with a budget of up to £17-18k (minus my £2k Honda). I've had a 320D M Sport in the past but there's a strong element of Volvo bias, as we had a 244DL and a 740GL when I was growing up. I'm also the right age for BTCC 850 estate-based memories. I loved that car. To be honest I'd really love an 850 T5-R to sit in making racing car noises and wishing I was Rickard Rydell, but I'm not best friends with anyone who owns a petrol station...

Thanks in advance - hope I've done the right thing by not starting a new thread that's too similar to this, and apologies to Skyedriver if I'm out of order as I didn't want to hijack your post, just add to it.
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Q1: How much better is the FWD 8sp VEA D4 than the AWD 6sp 215bhp D5 in terms of the drive, acceleration/power etc? I do want a bit of power and acceleration. I just don't want to be asking myself "what if...?" if I got a newer D4, but if it's a better drive fair play. I'm coming from a 138bhp Honda after all.

Q2: I do about 80% of the journeys on my own so also want something that's going to let me hang onto my rapidly-fading youth, hence wanting decent acceleration and the styling of an R-Design, but is the Lux Nav version that much better than the standard R-Design?
A1. The straight line performance is subjectively similar. The issue is whether the benefit of the AWD is worth the extra running cost (fuel, servicing). If you are regularly tow, go off tarmac, or accelerate hard on damp roads, particularly turning out onto a fast road, then the answer might be yes.

A2. R-Design and Lux have the same engine performance for the same engine. Lux is more comfort oriented. No XC60 is a sports car, but they are all capable of covering huge distances briskly.
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A1. The straight line performance is subjectively similar. The issue is whether the benefit of the AWD is worth the extra running cost (fuel, servicing). If you are regularly tow, go off tarmac, or accelerate hard on damp roads, particularly turning out onto a fast road, then the answer might be yes.

A2. R-Design and Lux have the same engine performance for the same engine. Lux is more comfort oriented. No XC60 is a sports car, but they are all capable of covering huge distances briskly.
Thanks for replying; I actually meant the 'R-Design Lux Nav' vs the 'just' R-Design. I thought all had nav, or am I being stupid? Is the screen bigger?
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"Lux" models (either SE or R-Design) are much preferable as you get Xenon ABL headlights (very good) and the nicer TFT instruments. Winter pack with heated seats and screen also very desireable.

Standard R-Design cars have poverty headlights and slightly more basic instruments, also no power tailgate.

As has been said the D4 and D5 AWD are quite similar in performance, D4 is more refined (especially with 8 speed) but D5 still a nice growl (I've had both). I wouldn't say there's any difference in service costs.

So really you should look for the D5 if you think you might need AWD, but be aware a drop in economy (10-15%). Non AWD models with winter tyres still very capable in most conditions, AWD best option if you live very rural and/or tow a lot or go off road.

Some people find the R-Design suspension too stiff and the low profile bigger wheels make for a jiggly ride and expensive, shorter lived tyres. Seats are nice though but they are in all of them.

Not all have NAV until MY16/MY17 I think - so check carefully.

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No XC60 is a sports car, but they are all capable of covering huge distances briskly.
Unless you have the T8 - that’s fairly brisk 😊 Embarrassed a few boy racers with the old girl when she picks her skirt up off the line .......

Admittedly a little out of the budget in this case though 🤓
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