New V60 D5 SE Lux

djnorth · Jan 19th, 2014, 20:04

Signed yesterday for a 12 plate V60 D5 SE Lux Nav Geartronic. From the test drive I can tell I'm going to have to watch out or my licence will be in jeopardy! It's vibrant copper metallic so a bit different and amongst other things it has the DAB radio. What kind of MPG can I expect? Does anyone have any feedback on how good the DAB reception is?
Thanks
Dave

djnorth · Jan 19th, 2014, 20:17

I have never had to top up the oil in my XC70. Is this something I can hope to continue with?

Unreal master tech · Jan 19th, 2014, 20:32

Alright mate I think honest driving (you sound enthusiastic with your right foot) you should expect high 30's maybe 40mpg I know others might say am wrong & salesman will tell you whatever you want to hear but am a realist!! Dab is very good reception can be problematic in some areas & Volvo constantly seem to be changing software for it but on the whole I have found it very good am sure you will love the car just mind the like tyres if your hard with your right foot?! Enjoy!!!

djnorth · Jan 19th, 2014, 20:46

Thanks for that. I'm pretty careful really but it was so much quicker than my current car, it caught me out! I was doing 95 before the end of a slip road before I knew it. I get mid 30s from my 2004 XC70 manual so an improvement on that would be nice

Harvey1512 · Jan 20th, 2014, 09:24

I have found the DAB to be excellent but it is very area dependent. If it is good then it is worth it. I would not want to go back to standard MW now.

johnnyoro · Jan 20th, 2014, 19:15

Hi I have a manual V60 SE D5 Lux Nav and it returns 45+ mpg on normal everyday driving and close to 50 on a decent run . I would expect the geartronic to be a little worse . I think the auto will be a much more pleasing drive though . The adaptive cruise control helps to smooth out motorway driving quite well .

Crockers · Jan 21st, 2014, 14:08

I had a V60 D5 geartronic. Averaged 37.5 mpg over 15000 miles. 61 plate 205 bhp pole starred to 225

BenH · Jan 24th, 2014, 04:58

I have a December 2012 D5 (215 PS) SE Lux.

The lifetime average is just shy of 50mpg, although it's only fair to point out that it spends most of its life doing 70mph on cruise control on the motorway.

I'd been expecting somewhere between 35-40mpg on reading these forums, so I'm happy.

I've been tracking my long-term ownership on Pistonheads here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/members/s...p?carId=194832

Jan 19th, 2014, 20:04	#1
djnorth Junior Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2024 21:45 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St Asaph	New V60 D5 SE Lux Signed yesterday for a 12 plate V60 D5 SE Lux Nav Geartronic. From the test drive I can tell I'm going to have to watch out or my licence will be in jeopardy! It's vibrant copper metallic so a bit different and amongst other things it has the DAB radio. What kind of MPG can I expect? Does anyone have any feedback on how good the DAB reception is? Thanks Dave __________________ 2012 V60 D5 (215) SE Lux Geartronic

Jan 19th, 2014, 20:17	#2
djnorth Junior Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2024 21:45 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St Asaph	I have never had to top up the oil in my XC70. Is this something I can hope to continue with? __________________ 2012 V60 D5 (215) SE Lux Geartronic

Jan 19th, 2014, 20:46	#4
djnorth Junior Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2024 21:45 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St Asaph	Thanks for that. I'm pretty careful really but it was so much quicker than my current car, it caught me out! I was doing 95 before the end of a slip road before I knew it. I get mid 30s from my 2004 XC70 manual so an improvement on that would be nice __________________ 2012 V60 D5 (215) SE Lux Geartronic

Jan 20th, 2014, 09:24	#5
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	I have found the DAB to be excellent but it is very area dependent. If it is good then it is worth it. I would not want to go back to standard MW now. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Jan 21st, 2014, 14:08	#7
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	I had a V60 D5 geartronic. Averaged 37.5 mpg over 15000 miles. 61 plate 205 bhp pole starred to 225 __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Jan 19th, 2014, 20:32	#3
Unreal master tech Senior Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2016 19:23 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Livingston	Alright mate I think honest driving (you sound enthusiastic with your right foot) you should expect high 30's maybe 40mpg I know others might say am wrong & salesman will tell you whatever you want to hear but am a realist!! Dab is very good reception can be problematic in some areas & Volvo constantly seem to be changing software for it but on the whole I have found it very good am sure you will love the car just mind the like tyres if your hard with your right foot?! Enjoy!!!

Jan 20th, 2014, 19:15	#6
johnnyoro Member Last Online: Today 08:17 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Banbury	Hi I have a manual V60 SE D5 Lux Nav and it returns 45+ mpg on normal everyday driving and close to 50 on a decent run . I would expect the geartronic to be a little worse . I think the auto will be a much more pleasing drive though . The adaptive cruise control helps to smooth out motorway driving quite well .

Jan 24th, 2014, 04:58	#8
BenH On a journey... Last Online: Aug 27th, 2015 18:57 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol	I have a December 2012 D5 (215 PS) SE Lux. The lifetime average is just shy of 50mpg, although it's only fair to point out that it spends most of its life doing 70mph on cruise control on the motorway. I'd been expecting somewhere between 35-40mpg on reading these forums, so I'm happy. I've been tracking my long-term ownership on Pistonheads here: http://www.pistonheads.com/members/s...p?carId=194832

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