Old XC60 or New XC60? - Page 2

steadvex · Feb 22nd, 2019, 20:50

I'm old fashioned and actually prefer physical buttons to the touch screen...

I also prefer the older XC60's after the facelift, there's quite a few things I prefer on the older ones, although I do prefer the seat adjustments on the newer, the newer digital dash is brilliant too, having the nav between the dials is excellent imo, however I find the sat nav harder to use than the older system and the touch screen interface unhelpful as its harder to use when driving to me.

Honestly though, I would drive both if its possible and see which one you prefer, the older one will have a 2.4 5 cylinder engine if its AWD, and the newer one will have the newer engine with 8 speed box, I can't remember if the last of the older shape have the new or old gearbox though

Dingle232 · Feb 22nd, 2019, 20:55

I'd really like to know the status of the auto box in the old model before deciding.

steadvex · Feb 22nd, 2019, 21:05

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Originally Posted by Dingle232

I'd really like to know the status of the auto box in the old model before deciding.

If you have the reg of the one your looking we will be able to check

Dingle232 · Feb 22nd, 2019, 21:07

It's obscured so don't know. Out of curiosity - how could you check from a reg plate?

steadvex · Feb 22nd, 2019, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Dingle232

It's obscured so don't know. Out of curiosity - how could you check from a reg plate?

Anyone here with a vida subscription can check quickly,

steadvex · Feb 22nd, 2019, 21:16

Just checked a 2017 AWD 2.4, 6 speed auto, I know the FWD ones used the 8 speed box towards the end of the run of them.

Always good to check!

Would make sense the 2.4's all use the 6 speed box, but wasn't 100% sure

Dingle232 · Feb 22nd, 2019, 21:19

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Originally Posted by steadvex

Just checked a 2017 AWD 2.4, 6 speed auto, I know the FWD ones used the 8 speed box towards the end of the run of them.

Always good to check!

Would make sense the 2.4's all use the 6 speed box, but wasn't 100% sure

Thank you very much for checking. I think that's pretty much made up my mind to go for the new one with the 8 speed box.

The Inscription looks a nice spec.

I just hope I am doing the right thing as it's the most I have ever spent on a car and cannot afford a mistake.

molsal · Feb 22nd, 2019, 23:59

Dingle, I have owned both, albeit the D4 engine, the new model is better in just about every department, even the turning circle, which was dire in the old model, particularly for city driving. The parking brake was in a ridiculous position in the old model and did not even self apply when the engine was turned off!! To use the centre arm rest in the old version meant leaning toward it in order to touch base! steering is heavy in the old one too, etc etc etc.

ukden · Feb 23rd, 2019, 16:12

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Originally Posted by xsaab

Which ever one you get ensure that it has the Adblue system for cleaning the exhaust emissions.

Why?

They are both Euro 6.

Dingle232 · Feb 23rd, 2019, 18:26

Thanks all. Picked the D5 up today and am very pleased with it. The only thing I can't figure out is the stop/start - the dealer told me it has it but it hasn't done it once despite a good run home. Where is it in the menus (still finding my way around!).

Feb 22nd, 2019, 23:59	#18
molsal Member Last Online: Sep 18th, 2021 00:43 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Leyburn	Dingle, I have owned both, albeit the D4 engine, the new model is better in just about every department, even the turning circle, which was dire in the old model, particularly for city driving. The parking brake was in a ridiculous position in the old model and did not even self apply when the engine was turned off!! To use the centre arm rest in the old version meant leaning toward it in order to touch base! steering is heavy in the old one too, etc etc etc. __________________ My 2019 XC60, D4 Inscription Denim Blue, Dark Tinted, Reversing Camera, VOC etc.

Feb 22nd, 2019, 20:50	#11
steadvex Master Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2023 19:01 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cardiff View Photos By: steadvex	I'm old fashioned and actually prefer physical buttons to the touch screen... I also prefer the older XC60's after the facelift, there's quite a few things I prefer on the older ones, although I do prefer the seat adjustments on the newer, the newer digital dash is brilliant too, having the nav between the dials is excellent imo, however I find the sat nav harder to use than the older system and the touch screen interface unhelpful as its harder to use when driving to me. Honestly though, I would drive both if its possible and see which one you prefer, the older one will have a 2.4 5 cylinder engine if its AWD, and the newer one will have the newer engine with 8 speed box, I can't remember if the last of the older shape have the new or old gearbox though

Feb 22nd, 2019, 20:55	#12
Dingle232 Junior Member Last Online: May 24th, 2022 14:16 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St Helens	I'd really like to know the status of the auto box in the old model before deciding.

Feb 22nd, 2019, 21:07	#14
Dingle232 Junior Member Last Online: May 24th, 2022 14:16 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St Helens	It's obscured so don't know. Out of curiosity - how could you check from a reg plate?

Feb 22nd, 2019, 21:16	#16
steadvex Master Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2023 19:01 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cardiff View Photos By: steadvex	Just checked a 2017 AWD 2.4, 6 speed auto, I know the FWD ones used the 8 speed box towards the end of the run of them. Always good to check! Would make sense the 2.4's all use the 6 speed box, but wasn't 100% sure

Feb 23rd, 2019, 18:26	#20
Dingle232 Junior Member Last Online: May 24th, 2022 14:16 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St Helens	Thanks all. Picked the D5 up today and am very pleased with it. The only thing I can't figure out is the stop/start - the dealer told me it has it but it hasn't done it once despite a good run home. Where is it in the menus (still finding my way around!).

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