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Jun 9th, 2019, 23:51 | #1 |
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Anyone go for a FWD XC60?
From what I’ve gathered the option of FWD on the XC60 is a new thing for MY2020 cars on the SPA platform.
I’ve ordered this spec to save around £1200 and, with any luck, help with the mpg. That said, I’m finding it weird to be buying an SUV with FWD and can still change it. Will I regret it? |
Jun 9th, 2019, 23:58 | #2 |
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If you live in area with hilly mountains or bad weather with snow - then 4wd would be better.
otherwise i think you will be fine.
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I had the FWD previous D4 engined XC60, it returned an average over 45mpg during my ownership, and on touring hols would top 50mpg with ease. I fitted cross climates and had no issues , and I live in Wensleydale. My current MY2019 will only average around 41mpg at the moment, and around 46mpg touring.
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Regardless of car, I'd be hard-pressed to give up AWD on my next car. Very little to do with snow conditions, and much more to do with pulling out of side roads with some lock on in wet/slippery conditions, or just slippery conditions in general. The ability to get moving in a more predictable way in iffy weather is a big thing for me.
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AWD won't improve braking or cornering. Winter tyres bring a greater improvement in snowy conditions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfuE00qdhLA&app=desktop
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Depending on what happens to emissions and taxation then a more efficient FWD model might be easier to sell than a less efficient AWD one...
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