Towing with XC40 plug in Hybrid

Jake3847 · Dec 21st, 2023, 07:45

Hi, I'm considering an XC40 plug in hybrid as my new towcar for a 1500kg caravan.
Can anyone recommend these? My budget will be a bit stretched for a plug in hybrid XC60
with 4 wheel drive.
Thanks

Ulrikas PA · Dec 21st, 2023, 08:30

I used to have one of these, that was a great tow car, apparently - so although the XC40 will have a higher centre of gravity, it should be good.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wlHqyr...dmFuIHRlc3Q%3D

Rustyfrog · Dec 23rd, 2023, 12:20

I now no longer tow anything. However up until last year towed with a V90 which was fine.
You will already know Volvo's maximum tow weight for the X40, but there are several websites that match vehicle to caravan weights along with how they perform. such as https://towcar.info/outfitmatch.php, and https://www.thetowcarawards.com › tow-car › volvo-xc40

Frank Bullitt · Dec 23rd, 2023, 14:32

There’s no reason why it won’t be as accomplished as owners find the other hybrid models; pulling away in EV mode means no strain on the transmission and using the battery alongside the engine will always give instant torque and power.

We have a 1500kg van and I’d have no concerns towing it with an XC40 Hybrid.

Dec 21st, 2023, 07:45	#1
Jake3847 New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2023 07:45 Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Bury	Towing with XC40 plug in Hybrid Hi, I'm considering an XC40 plug in hybrid as my new towcar for a 1500kg caravan. Can anyone recommend these? My budget will be a bit stretched for a plug in hybrid XC60 with 4 wheel drive. Thanks

Dec 23rd, 2023, 12:20	#3
Rustyfrog Grumpy Pond Dweller Last Online: Mar 12th, 2024 15:01 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chorley	I now no longer tow anything. However up until last year towed with a V90 which was fine. You will already know Volvo's maximum tow weight for the X40, but there are several websites that match vehicle to caravan weights along with how they perform. such as https://towcar.info/outfitmatch.php, and https://www.thetowcarawards.com › tow-car › volvo-xc40 __________________ 2022 '72 XC40 B4 Ultimate Dark. Sage Green, Blonde Interior. Google Maps. ex V90, S60x2, V40 + loads of other mnfrs. over the years .................................................. .. I thought that growing old would take a little longer

Dec 21st, 2023, 08:30	#2
Ulrikas PA Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 21:44 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ex-owner: V60 D6 Polestar	I used to have one of these, that was a great tow car, apparently - so although the XC40 will have a higher centre of gravity, it should be good. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wlHqyr...dmFuIHRlc3Q%3D

Dec 23rd, 2023, 14:32	#4
Frank Bullitt Scandanavian Flick Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2024 05:37 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England	There’s no reason why it won’t be as accomplished as owners find the other hybrid models; pulling away in EV mode means no strain on the transmission and using the battery alongside the engine will always give instant torque and power. We have a 1500kg van and I’d have no concerns towing it with an XC40 Hybrid.

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