T8 Tow

pacman67 · Dec 6th, 2023, 10:13

Considering changing the 2016 D5 XC90 to a later model T8. The car itself is ideal for us, lots of short journeys in the week, but im wondering about it as a tow car for our 1400kg single axle caravan, in particular fuel consumption. The D5 will average around 26mpg, id be interested in peoples experience with the T8.

green van man · Dec 28th, 2023, 14:13

With a 1400kg van any xc90 is going to eat it with no problem, the problem as I see it is fuel consumption.
Petrol v diesel in the v70 range always made my eyes water. Reports of 25mpg from owners I knew from petrol while I could get 42mpg from my diesel and that was solo not towing.

It you go T8 , are you going to run premium E5 or standard E10?

I did look at changing tow car when the ulez areas came to the fore, looked at a land cruiser, seriously, £46,000 will pay a lot of £12.50s for the few times I will use ulez zones. Going to save a lot of money and stick with the euro 5 diesel xc70 I have.

Paul.

Jonny C · Mar 11th, 2024, 20:53

I'm in the same boat - looking to change an XC90 D5 for a T8 Plug-in-hybrid. My van is almost 2000kgs so I know I'll use loads of fuel when towing but I'll benefit daily. The caravan club say its a good match. Have you found out any more?

Dec 6th, 2023, 10:13	#1
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	T8 Tow Considering changing the 2016 D5 XC90 to a later model T8. The car itself is ideal for us, lots of short journeys in the week, but im wondering about it as a tow car for our 1400kg single axle caravan, in particular fuel consumption. The D5 will average around 26mpg, id be interested in peoples experience with the T8. __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Dec 28th, 2023, 14:13	#2
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	With a 1400kg van any xc90 is going to eat it with no problem, the problem as I see it is fuel consumption. Petrol v diesel in the v70 range always made my eyes water. Reports of 25mpg from owners I knew from petrol while I could get 42mpg from my diesel and that was solo not towing. It you go T8 , are you going to run premium E5 or standard E10? I did look at changing tow car when the ulez areas came to the fore, looked at a land cruiser, seriously, £46,000 will pay a lot of £12.50s for the few times I will use ulez zones. Going to save a lot of money and stick with the euro 5 diesel xc70 I have. Paul. __________________ I shall return, whence I came.

Mar 11th, 2024, 20:53	#3
Jonny C New Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2024 21:02 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Nottingham	I'm in the same boat - looking to change an XC90 D5 for a T8 Plug-in-hybrid. My van is almost 2000kgs so I know I'll use loads of fuel when towing but I'll benefit daily. The caravan club say its a good match. Have you found out any more?

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