Autocar road test of the production T8

TWPC · Nov 12th, 2015, 13:25

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...xc90-t8-review

Sounds like they've sorted it out. It can do 24 miles using only the battery.

volvoid · Nov 12th, 2015, 15:21

interesting how the motoring "journalist" seems to think that charging the battery with electrickery every night uses no fuel.
Ideal for commuting to the station. Just the thing for the task, 2 1/2 tons of over compicated lorry that doesnt fit in a parking space

Kev78 · Nov 12th, 2015, 15:33

Much better options for £60k plus.

I just can't see 316bhp 2lt engines being reliable or long lived.

2lt turbos never get anywhere near claimed mpg figures in real world conditions either. If you have a heavy right foot you won't get half the claimed mpg.

They should just put a V6 in the xc90.

Philip Fisher · Nov 13th, 2015, 20:14

However if you happen to have a co. car and pay the HMRC for the pleasure of driving it based on co2 emmissions then a T8 leased for 3 years is a simply fantastic proposition.....

Squealey · Nov 13th, 2015, 20:30

I used to work for Vauxhall and our service manager was given a 1.4 turbo Insignia. It looked bloody brilliant in all fairness but his first journey was from Boston to Leeds, when he brought it back he was amazed. He said it had the equivalent pulling power of a 1.8, but where a 1.8 would have averaged 36-40mpg this 1.4 barely made 24mpg.

Suffice to say he was gutted it took a couple of months to sell as he had to fuel it out of his own pocket. Funnily enough they never made the new owner aware of this on the test drive😁

Cheers

Wayne

Kev78 · Nov 13th, 2015, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squealey

I used to work for Vauxhall and our service manager was given a 1.4 turbo Insignia. It looked bloody brilliant in all fairness but his first journey was from Boston to Leeds, when he brought it back he was amazed. He said it had the equivalent pulling power of a 1.8, but where a 1.8 would have averaged 36-40mpg this 1.4 barely made 24mpg.

Suffice to say he was gutted it took a couple of months to sell as he had to fuel it out of his own pocket. Funnily enough they never made the new owner aware of this on the test drive��

Cheers

Wayne

I had a similar experience with a 200bhp 1.6 turbo. Low to mid 20's at best and run out of steam at 90mph and sounded like a hairdryer.

Modern petrol turbos get nowhere near claimed mpg figures.

Ninja59 · Nov 14th, 2015, 06:15

Turbo engines are fine off turbo and are perfect for manufacturers to use within the testworld though.

I must admit to being impressed by so many, however back in the real world and am on the lookout for a bmw i have settled on their straight 6 diesel 3.0 litre....reasonable mpg with lots of go...and equally reasonable emissions....just needing to find our next rental place first to have more space to keep mycurrent car as well before getting the bm.

Nov 12th, 2015, 13:25	#1
TWPC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London	Autocar road test of the production T8 http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...xc90-t8-review Sounds like they've sorted it out. It can do 24 miles using only the battery.

Nov 12th, 2015, 15:21	#2
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	interesting how the motoring "journalist" seems to think that charging the battery with electrickery every night uses no fuel. Ideal for commuting to the station. Just the thing for the task, 2 1/2 tons of over compicated lorry that doesnt fit in a parking space __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Nov 13th, 2015, 20:14	#4
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:19 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	However if you happen to have a co. car and pay the HMRC for the pleasure of driving it based on co2 emmissions then a T8 leased for 3 years is a simply fantastic proposition..... __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Nov 12th, 2015, 15:33	#3
Kev78 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2017 14:04 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manchester	Much better options for £60k plus. I just can't see 316bhp 2lt engines being reliable or long lived. 2lt turbos never get anywhere near claimed mpg figures in real world conditions either. If you have a heavy right foot you won't get half the claimed mpg. They should just put a V6 in the xc90.

Nov 13th, 2015, 20:30	#5
Squealey Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2022 14:09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Donington, Spalding	I used to work for Vauxhall and our service manager was given a 1.4 turbo Insignia. It looked bloody brilliant in all fairness but his first journey was from Boston to Leeds, when he brought it back he was amazed. He said it had the equivalent pulling power of a 1.8, but where a 1.8 would have averaged 36-40mpg this 1.4 barely made 24mpg. Suffice to say he was gutted it took a couple of months to sell as he had to fuel it out of his own pocket. Funnily enough they never made the new owner aware of this on the test drive😁 Cheers Wayne

Nov 14th, 2015, 06:15	#7
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Turbo engines are fine off turbo and are perfect for manufacturers to use within the testworld though. I must admit to being impressed by so many, however back in the real world and am on the lookout for a bmw i have settled on their straight 6 diesel 3.0 litre....reasonable mpg with lots of go...and equally reasonable emissions....just needing to find our next rental place first to have more space to keep mycurrent car as well before getting the bm.

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