New XC60 Preview - Page 26

bobby2000 · Jul 17th, 2017, 22:32

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Originally Posted by NewVolvo

We have the 20" version on ours of this tire. Dont like it as its feels you dont have enough grip. May change to Michelins if allowed by the government at home.....she reckons its enough with Pirellis for her.

I had a look in a different showroom today. There were 2 new XC60s, a R -Design and a Inscription, both were wearing Michelin .
I was pleased to see the Inscription with black interior as that is what I've ordered, looks good, so I'm happy with my choice.

tostex · Jul 18th, 2017, 22:32

http://imgur.com/a/abf1t

These are the pics I took from the XC60 I saw yesterday.

Voltan · Jul 18th, 2017, 23:03

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Originally Posted by tostex

http://imgur.com/a/abf1t

These are the pics I took from the XC60 I saw yesterday.

Thanks for posting the photos. I have been intrigued by the styling of the door panels visible in other photos but your photos show the shape of the door panels more clearly than any I have seen before and confirm to me that I dislike that aspect of the styling. The rear looks over-fussy too. I'll be interested to see the real thing to see if it looks any better in real life.

tostex · Jul 19th, 2017, 08:40

This was a R-design with that metallic white paint.

It looks pretty good, perhaps the photos can't convey it.

JimmyP · Jul 19th, 2017, 09:15

I saw one in a showroom yesterday. I do like the new lights but that grill...

tostex · Jul 19th, 2017, 10:56

I just don't like the excess chrome. It reminds me of american cars which are horrendous.

It's not a tall car, which makes it look pretty good.

chrisnoy · Jul 24th, 2017, 15:08

Well had my test drive today in a D5 Inscription with 20" wheels. Overall the impression was a good one. Nicely built car which seemed bigger in the flesh than I was expecting. Took it for a spin down some country roads and three things were noticeable, a hesitation when you first touch the accelerator, the softness of the suspension and the lack of feedback in the steering. Now this had air suspension and 20" wheels. When I switched to dynamic mode it tightened up a lot and the throttle response was better. I am used to an R Design suspension so this may be why I found it soft. The ride over bumps was good, better than my present car which is encouraging for the big wheel sizes and air suspension.
The driving experience is good, the position lower than the present design and visibility excellent. The 360 camera is brilliant for reversing and manoeuvring into tight spaces.

Impressed with the touch screen and layout of the controls, it's funny to find the handbrake in the middle now !.

Overall a luxury feeling to the car. I am hoping the R Design is a bit firmer and with some feedback in the steering. I am sure you could get used to the steering but it's a bit like steering a car through a PC joystick.

The car I have ordered is a T5 R Design Pro with 21" wheels so it's a case of wait and see how she drives. No regrets on my decision, can't wait until Sept

Chief inspector · Jul 25th, 2017, 09:56

Im not sold on the overall shape, the bonnet is too long and the wings dont seem to flow to the C panels

bobby2000 · Jul 25th, 2017, 10:20

I think it definitely looks better in the metal than a photo.
It's the interior that does it for me.

chrisnoy · Jul 25th, 2017, 11:22

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Originally Posted by bobby2000

I think it definitely looks better in the metal than a photo.
It's the interior that does it for me.

I actually like the looks better than the present model, it is big though, I mistook it for an XC90 from a distance.

Jul 19th, 2017, 09:15	#255
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chrisnoy Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2023 09:30 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Ipswich	Well had my test drive today in a D5 Inscription with 20" wheels. Overall the impression was a good one. Nicely built car which seemed bigger in the flesh than I was expecting. Took it for a spin down some country roads and three things were noticeable, a hesitation when you first touch the accelerator, the softness of the suspension and the lack of feedback in the steering. Now this had air suspension and 20" wheels. When I switched to dynamic mode it tightened up a lot and the throttle response was better. I am used to an R Design suspension so this may be why I found it soft. The ride over bumps was good, better than my present car which is encouraging for the big wheel sizes and air suspension. The driving experience is good, the position lower than the present design and visibility excellent. The 360 camera is brilliant for reversing and manoeuvring into tight spaces. Impressed with the touch screen and layout of the controls, it's funny to find the handbrake in the middle now !. Overall a luxury feeling to the car. I am hoping the R Design is a bit firmer and with some feedback in the steering. I am sure you could get used to the steering but it's a bit like steering a car through a PC joystick. The car I have ordered is a T5 R Design Pro with 21" wheels so it's a case of wait and see how she drives. No regrets on my decision, can't wait until Sept __________________ NEW MY18 2017 XC60 T5 R Design Pro AWD, Osmium Grey, 360 camera,front/ rear parking, BLIS, Pilot, ACC, Tempa spare, Smart phone integration, Polestar. Previous MY 15.0 2014 XC60 D5 R Design Lux Nav AWD, Man, Polestar.

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bobby2000 VOC Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2024 18:30 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seaford View Photos By: bobby2000	I think it definitely looks better in the metal than a photo. It's the interior that does it for me. __________________ 2018 XC60 T5 Inscription, Polestar, Air Suspension, Pilot assist, Intellisafe Pro, Front Parking Assist, 360 Camera, Denim Blue, Dark Tinted and Laminated glass. Power child locks. Tempa spare. Smart fortwo brabus 451. Remapped to 130bhp. Last edited by bobby2000; Jul 25th, 2017 at 10:28.

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tostex Junior Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2018 09:10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Coimbra	http://imgur.com/a/abf1t These are the pics I took from the XC60 I saw yesterday.

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tostex Junior Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2018 09:10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Coimbra	This was a R-design with that metallic white paint. It looks pretty good, perhaps the photos can't convey it.

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tostex Junior Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2018 09:10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Coimbra	I just don't like the excess chrome. It reminds me of american cars which are horrendous. It's not a tall car, which makes it look pretty good.

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