XC60 v X3 v Q5 v Freelander in What Car

andyfromembsay · Feb 11th, 2011, 09:02

Just picked up the latest WC and the new X3 is tested. X3 comes in 1st, XC60 2nd. Main difference appears to be the BMW 2.0d engine which is a cracker - 8s 0-60 and 50mpg.

Mrjon · Feb 11th, 2011, 09:08

I'll pop out and get a copy myself. I saw the XC got best crossover above £20,000 in last months awards.

isleaiw · Feb 11th, 2011, 10:34

having had a few diesel BMs in the pasy, i'd have to agree the 2.0d is a good engine - the trouble is it still sounds like a 4pot diesel (a smooth one but...) and in terms of refinement and image is nowhere near the 5 pot Volvo engine. However, for tax and economy it has no equals.

the 3.0d is a stormer however!

andyfromembsay · Feb 11th, 2011, 10:36

They were testing the D3 and they said it was the volvo that was a bit unrefined and gruff.

crossedover · Feb 11th, 2011, 10:44

Just goes to show one man's meat and all that - I find the 2 litre BMW engines bland and characterless (I should know, I've got one!) and I love the "gruff" characterful note of the Volvo engines.

I had a good look at the X3 at the stealer the other day and it looks like a massive improvement on the old version, and you can be sure it will be great to drive.

But realistically I'd want the 3.0d which isn't out yet and will likely be out of budget, plus I wanted a change from BMW and I just love the XC60's packaging

andyfromembsay · Feb 11th, 2011, 10:53

For what I want the XC60 is ideal - spacious, comfy, poky enough, 4wd and that all important adaptive cruise (and on mine when it arrives, queue assist). The X3 was on the list, but the lack of ACC and the probablity of no discount made the XC60 the oly way to go.

Mrjon · Feb 11th, 2011, 12:22

I'm getting a 6 cylinder 1.6l BMW later this year. A little underpowered you may think... except it'll be powering a motor bike!

Philpottig · Feb 11th, 2011, 14:52

Hmmmm, I had a quick look at What Car lunchtime and the XC60 had among the highest running costs BUT they didn't seem (it was only a quick look) to take into account the actual purchase price, you can get big discounts on an XC60, try that trick with BMW or Audi and they laugh at you!

Also by the time your german car arrives VAT will probbaly be at 45% if the thieving chancellor carries on like this?
On that thought anyone fancy organising an Egyption type coup?

Brodick · Feb 11th, 2011, 17:27

Tweak the engine's volvo and the XC60 will be untouchable. Leave the rest of the car for the time being (though might be an idea to pop the front fog lights back on.

srooks · Feb 11th, 2011, 17:28

I spec'ed up an X3 3.0 diesel the other day .. came to £47k with a few of the option packs!
Like the Q5, they're trickling in the imports .. so expect no discounts, but high residuals initially.

S

Feb 11th, 2011, 09:02	#1
andyfromembsay Senior Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Skipton	XC60 v X3 v Q5 v Freelander in What Car Just picked up the latest WC and the new X3 is tested. X3 comes in 1st, XC60 2nd. Main difference appears to be the BMW 2.0d engine which is a cracker - 8s 0-60 and 50mpg.

Feb 11th, 2011, 17:27	#9
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	Tweak the engine's volvo and the XC60 will be untouchable. Leave the rest of the car for the time being (though might be an idea to pop the front fog lights back on. __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

Feb 11th, 2011, 09:08	#2
Mrjon Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 12:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peak District	I'll pop out and get a copy myself. I saw the XC got best crossover above £20,000 in last months awards.

Feb 11th, 2011, 10:34	#3
isleaiw Master Member Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2022 22:07 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: chesterfield	having had a few diesel BMs in the pasy, i'd have to agree the 2.0d is a good engine - the trouble is it still sounds like a 4pot diesel (a smooth one but...) and in terms of refinement and image is nowhere near the 5 pot Volvo engine. However, for tax and economy it has no equals. the 3.0d is a stormer however!

Feb 11th, 2011, 10:36	#4
andyfromembsay Senior Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Skipton	They were testing the D3 and they said it was the volvo that was a bit unrefined and gruff.

Feb 11th, 2011, 10:44	#5
crossedover Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2014 14:33 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Berkshire	Just goes to show one man's meat and all that - I find the 2 litre BMW engines bland and characterless (I should know, I've got one!) and I love the "gruff" characterful note of the Volvo engines. I had a good look at the X3 at the stealer the other day and it looks like a massive improvement on the old version, and you can be sure it will be great to drive. But realistically I'd want the 3.0d which isn't out yet and will likely be out of budget, plus I wanted a change from BMW and I just love the XC60's packaging

Feb 11th, 2011, 10:53	#6
andyfromembsay Senior Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Skipton	For what I want the XC60 is ideal - spacious, comfy, poky enough, 4wd and that all important adaptive cruise (and on mine when it arrives, queue assist). The X3 was on the list, but the lack of ACC and the probablity of no discount made the XC60 the oly way to go.

Feb 11th, 2011, 12:22	#7
Mrjon Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 12:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peak District	I'm getting a 6 cylinder 1.6l BMW later this year. A little underpowered you may think... except it'll be powering a motor bike!

Feb 11th, 2011, 14:52	#8
Philpottig Better than an X3 or Q5 Last Online: Dec 15th, 2011 21:34 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Peak District	Hmmmm, I had a quick look at What Car lunchtime and the XC60 had among the highest running costs BUT they didn't seem (it was only a quick look) to take into account the actual purchase price, you can get big discounts on an XC60, try that trick with BMW or Audi and they laugh at you! Also by the time your german car arrives VAT will probbaly be at 45% if the thieving chancellor carries on like this? On that thought anyone fancy organising an Egyption type coup?

Feb 11th, 2011, 17:28	#10
srooks New Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2011 18:34 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: camberley	I spec'ed up an X3 3.0 diesel the other day .. came to £47k with a few of the option packs! Like the Q5, they're trickling in the imports .. so expect no discounts, but high residuals initially. S

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