Just picked up my new xC60 R-design.... - Page 5

NigelDay · Dec 31st, 2015, 12:10

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Originally Posted by XCeed

Ok, I'll get along to my dealer and buy a petrol XC60. Oh dear, they don't make them...!

They do, but only for certain markets. Not in the UK, but for Europe, yes.

Turnwood · Dec 31st, 2015, 12:38

The UK car market has been abnormally slanted towards diesel for years as a result of government tax policy. The XC60 should be available with a modestly sized petrol engine (around 200bhp) in the UK for those who tootle around town most of the year but need the space for that occasional longer journey with the family.

SuffolkBoy · Dec 31st, 2015, 13:06

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Originally Posted by Turnwood

The UK car market has been abnormally slanted towards diesel for years as a result of government tax policy. The XC60 should be available with a modestly sized petrol engine (around 200bhp) in the UK for those who tootle around town most of the year but need the space for that occasional longer journey with the family.

Agreed - I would certainly consider buying one

AngloScot · Dec 31st, 2015, 13:56

I think everyone would prefer a Petrol engine in the XC60, if there was one as frugal as Diesel.

No EGR problems then!

xsaab · Dec 31st, 2015, 14:23

Frugal petrol driven XC60 would have to be part electric and owned by drivers that do not like acceleration.

RoyMacDonald · Dec 31st, 2015, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Turnwood

If someone drives less than 10k miles a year and does mainly short journeys around/near town then it makes no financial or environmental sense to own a diesel. Modern turbo charged petrol engines will probably return similar economy figures to a diesel in those driving conditions. I blame dealers, who should be advising their customers better in this regard, but then diesels cost more so when there is money and commission at stake....

No one wants it to cost an arm and leg to go on holiday even if they do less than 10k a year. I've always preferred the power characteristics of diesel engines myself ever since VW introduced the Golf with one, I like the massive instant torque.

Warkman · Dec 31st, 2015, 17:24

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Originally Posted by AngloScot

I think everyone would prefer a Petrol engine in the XC60, if there was one as frugal as Diesel.

No EGR problems then!

Ah, but the future fir petrol engines also includes going down the EGR route....

RoyMacDonald · Dec 31st, 2015, 18:22

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Originally Posted by Warkman

Ah, but the future fir petrol engines also includes going down the EGR route....

My petrol engined Volvo's have always had an EGR fitted. Even in 1984.

rallychris · Dec 31st, 2015, 18:25

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Originally Posted by Warkman

Ah, but the future fir petrol engines also includes going down the EGR route....

Not so much the future as the present for modern petrol engines - just google EGR problems on VAG FSI engines. EGR valves are a function of direct injection whether that it petrol or diesel.

Chris

RoyMacDonald · Dec 31st, 2015, 18:28

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Originally Posted by rallychris

Not so much the future as the present for modern petrol engines - just google EGR problems on VAG FSI engines. EGR valves are a function of direct injection whether that it petrol or diesel.

Chris

My 1984 Volvo 245 had a carb and an EGR.

Dec 31st, 2015, 12:38	#42
Turnwood Senior Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2022 19:03 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Suffolk	The UK car market has been abnormally slanted towards diesel for years as a result of government tax policy. The XC60 should be available with a modestly sized petrol engine (around 200bhp) in the UK for those who tootle around town most of the year but need the space for that occasional longer journey with the family. __________________ V60 D4 Manual R-Design Lux in Power Blue with tinted windows and Sensus Connect

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AngloScot Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:17 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: home counties	I think everyone would prefer a Petrol engine in the XC60, if there was one as frugal as Diesel. No EGR problems then! __________________ My 14.5 2014 XC60 SE Lux Geartronic Sapphire Black winter pack with ABL, Front park assist, Dk tint glass rear/cargo, Tempa spare wheel.

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xsaab Master Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2022 15:30 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Waterlooville	Frugal petrol driven XC60 would have to be part electric and owned by drivers that do not like acceleration.

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