V60 R-Design Sports Chassis

Adders · Apr 14th, 2014, 16:17

Hi,

I'm looking at a 2011-12 V60 T3 R-Design.

Were all V60 R-Designs equipped with the 'sports chassis'?
I like the look of the R-Design but I don't want a hard ride.

I understand that the new V40 D2 R-design has a sports chassis but not the D3 hence my question.

On the V60 R- Design, assuming it has a sports chassis is it a really hard ride?

juetron · Apr 14th, 2014, 21:59

Mmmm. This is hard to answer since it depends on what you have experienced.

Had mine my V60 for 3 days. Previous car was a Mondeo Tit X with sports suspension. Both have 18" wheels. Mondeo suspension was good but not as compliant as the V60.

So to describe it I would say it is firm but not harsh. You can certainly feel big holes but they are not jarring. You get a dull thudding over the rough stuff rather can a crashing noise.

I've felt better in the latest BMW 1 and 3 series cars. And personally, I thought Audi A6 and A4 were worse.

I wouldn't go for any wheels bigger than 18" though.

Hope that helps.

Adders · Apr 15th, 2014, 09:08

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.

I guess it is relative to what you have driven. At the weekend I test drove a BMW x1 m-sport. Didn't like it at all. It clattered over bumps and holes and the steering was really heavy.

Hope to get out for a test drive in a V60 this weekend but it's good to hear other peoples opinions.

Cheers

Apr 14th, 2014, 16:17	#1
Adders New Member Last Online: May 20th, 2014 14:50 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Derby	V60 R-Design Sports Chassis Hi, I'm looking at a 2011-12 V60 T3 R-Design. Were all V60 R-Designs equipped with the 'sports chassis'? I like the look of the R-Design but I don't want a hard ride. I understand that the new V40 D2 R-design has a sports chassis but not the D3 hence my question. On the V60 R- Design, assuming it has a sports chassis is it a really hard ride?

Apr 14th, 2014, 21:59	#2
juetron Junior Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 08:44 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Huddersfield	Mmmm. This is hard to answer since it depends on what you have experienced. Had mine my V60 for 3 days. Previous car was a Mondeo Tit X with sports suspension. Both have 18" wheels. Mondeo suspension was good but not as compliant as the V60. So to describe it I would say it is firm but not harsh. You can certainly feel big holes but they are not jarring. You get a dull thudding over the rough stuff rather can a crashing noise. I've felt better in the latest BMW 1 and 3 series cars. And personally, I thought Audi A6 and A4 were worse. I wouldn't go for any wheels bigger than 18" though. Hope that helps. __________________ M

Apr 15th, 2014, 09:08	#3
Adders New Member Last Online: May 20th, 2014 14:50 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Derby	Hi, Thanks for the reply. I guess it is relative to what you have driven. At the weekend I test drove a BMW x1 m-sport. Didn't like it at all. It clattered over bumps and holes and the steering was really heavy. Hope to get out for a test drive in a V60 this weekend but it's good to hear other peoples opinions. Cheers

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