T3 Geartronic verdict

itsmitchelltime · Jan 27th, 2020, 18:39

So wife’s current car is due for replacement in May.

Stupidly I arranged test drive plus over the weekend and now she’s kind of smitten.

Obviously the T4 RDesign Pro AWD may have something to do with it and I’ll make sure she’s acquainted with a more realistic spec.

Does anyone have the T3 geartronic and what’s your verdict on the 3 cylinder with the auto box?

60041 · Jan 27th, 2020, 23:40

We replaced my wife’s V40 with a T3 Geartronic XC40 last July. As there was a 10 week waiting time, I had plenty of time to worry about whether we had done the right thing or not, but we have not been disappointed.
The car has a surprising get up and go for such a small engine and the gearbox suits the engine well, with nice smooth gearchanges.
On the road, it is quiet at most speeds, but the is a little roughness when accelerating hard, just to remind you that there is a 3 cylinder engine up front.
Mixed driving is giving about 41 mpg, but my wife never uses the “eco” drive mode; when I drive it, I always switch to eco and usually see 44 or 45 mpg on any trip over 10 miles long, which I think is very reasonable for a vehicle of that size.
The only time that having the small engine was really apparent was when we were away to a wedding in the Lake District with friends and the combined weight of 4 (large) adults and their associated luggage and gifts must have been approaching half a ton; progress was good, but overtaking uphill had to be well planned!
We both enjoy driving it; it is a very good car but, if I had to criticise it, I would say that the power train does not have the refinement of my V90, but then again not many cars do.

Builderman5 · Feb 4th, 2020, 11:36

I have had my T3 Geartronic for about 10 weeks. Everyone comments how smooth and quiet it is. As stated above, does sound a bit like a diesel when floored, but hardly need to do that as quite happy wafting around.

The only minor criticism is when reversing using the bleepers. To be able to creep needs good foot control (brake and accelerator) as it tends to snatch a bit. But you get used to it.

Anyway, this one is going back as I am changing jobs (company car) and now need to buy my own car, so have ordered the same, due in March.

Jan 27th, 2020, 18:39	#1
itsmitchelltime VOC Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 05:41 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Berkshire	T3 Geartronic verdict So wife’s current car is due for replacement in May. Stupidly I arranged test drive plus over the weekend and now she’s kind of smitten. Obviously the T4 RDesign Pro AWD may have something to do with it and I’ll make sure she’s acquainted with a more realistic spec. Does anyone have the T3 geartronic and what’s your verdict on the 3 cylinder with the auto box? __________________ 2019 XC90 D5 Momentum, BLIS, Xenium, Family Pack, Dark rear tinted windows, Osmium Grey. Soon to be replaced with 2023 XC90 B5P Plus Dark, Dark rear tinted windows, Thunder Grey.

Jan 27th, 2020, 23:40	#2
60041 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	We replaced my wife’s V40 with a T3 Geartronic XC40 last July. As there was a 10 week waiting time, I had plenty of time to worry about whether we had done the right thing or not, but we have not been disappointed. The car has a surprising get up and go for such a small engine and the gearbox suits the engine well, with nice smooth gearchanges. On the road, it is quiet at most speeds, but the is a little roughness when accelerating hard, just to remind you that there is a 3 cylinder engine up front. Mixed driving is giving about 41 mpg, but my wife never uses the “eco” drive mode; when I drive it, I always switch to eco and usually see 44 or 45 mpg on any trip over 10 miles long, which I think is very reasonable for a vehicle of that size. The only time that having the small engine was really apparent was when we were away to a wedding in the Lake District with friends and the combined weight of 4 (large) adults and their associated luggage and gifts must have been approaching half a ton; progress was good, but overtaking uphill had to be well planned! We both enjoy driving it; it is a very good car but, if I had to criticise it, I would say that the power train does not have the refinement of my V90, but then again not many cars do. __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

Feb 4th, 2020, 11:36	#3
Builderman5 New Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2020 16:18 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Wolverhampton	I have had my T3 Geartronic for about 10 weeks. Everyone comments how smooth and quiet it is. As stated above, does sound a bit like a diesel when floored, but hardly need to do that as quite happy wafting around. The only minor criticism is when reversing using the bleepers. To be able to creep needs good foot control (brake and accelerator) as it tends to snatch a bit. But you get used to it. Anyway, this one is going back as I am changing jobs (company car) and now need to buy my own car, so have ordered the same, due in March.

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