Xc60 d5 kickdown

[ScubaCollie]

Hi All I've just put a deposit down on a really nice looking used XC60 R Design D5 Pro with 21inch wheels and air suspension and collecting on Tuesday.

However one thing is worrying me.

I test drove a non pro D5 a few weeks ago and I'm almost sure when I pressed hard on the throttle it kicked down and had an immediate downshift and loads of power from the bottom end.

However when I test drove this one yesterday I don't think it had much of a kickdown to it but instead seemed to have lot more midrange power that didn't seem to back off the further up the rev range you went??

I'm worried either the gearbox is faulty or one of the turbos is knackered? As understand this has two turbos?

It's don't 9700 miles and is from a main Volvo Selekt dealer.

Should I be concerned?

I won't be able to test drive it again before I pick if back up unless I make another 3 hour round trip today to go and do it?

[Ringthane]

What year is it? Is it still within warranty?

[MikeGMT]

One thing that springs to mind is did the car have Polestar optimisation, this can have a marked difference especially on auto transmission cars as it also recalibrates the shift points.

[ScubaCollie]

Hi Guys it's a 68 plate and therefore yes it still has the remainder of the manufacturers warranty.

This one doesn't have Polstar it's just PowerPulse.

Not sure if the other one had it?

I think I still have a photo of the other one can you tell by the reg no?

[ScubaCollie]

Originally Posted by MikeGMT

One thing that springs to mind is did the car have Polestar optimisation, this can have a marked difference especially on auto transmission cars as it also recalibrates the shift points.

That's a good question as the other one shifted swiftly as soon as you stepped on it but no different to how my Mrs 220 shifts (but that is quick low down the revs as well) but they boh ran out mid range towards the top end whereas the one I've just bought doesn't seem to have that much of a kickdown but then there is power all the way from the midrange to top end it doesn't seem to back off once it gets going.

[MikeGMT]

Originally Posted by ScubaCollie

Hi Guys it's a 68 plate and therefore yes it still has the remainder of the manufacturers warranty.

This one doesn't have Polstar it's just PowerPulse.

Not sure if the other one had it?

I think I still have a photo of the other one can you tell by the reg no?

If it had Polestar they normally have a small badge on the tailgate.

Originally Posted by ScubaCollie

That's a good question as the other one shifted swiftly as soon as you stepped on it but no different to how my Mrs 220 shifts (but that is quick low down the revs as well) but they boh ran out mid range towards the top end whereas the one I've just bought doesn't seem to have that much of a kickdown but then there is power all the way from the midrange to top end it doesn't seem to back off once it gets going.

Can be difficult to judge nowadays as they are all software driven, the manufactures make small revisions, and when the cars are serviced they sometimes tinker by revising the software.
My previous XC60 was a D4, current car D4 albeit a different model (V90), both the same engine, yet the XC60 always felt a lot more sprightly, maybe different weights are coming into play in my case.

One other thing that may have a bearing on the different characteristics, where both cars driven with the same mode selected, one driven in performance will be totally different from one in comfort mode.

[Ringthane]

There are too many variables.

I wouldn’t worry at all. If there is a difference, you will know Tuesday, but it will either be Polestar or not, a different drive mode, or a simple mechanical issue, like a kick down switch or PowerPulse hose.

My money will be on the drive mode.

[ScubaCollie]

Many thanks all.

I've checked the photos of the other one I had and have every angle apart from the rear right!

Therefore not able to confirm if it was the Polestar or not.

The reg number was ky18 mwx

I put the new one I purchased into Dinamic mode from comfort therefore I don't think it was due to the drive mode settings.

The air suspension and 21" wheels wouldn't have affected that would they as the first one didn't have them but my new one has.

Also if its anything mechanical or hose that would be covered under the manufacturers warranty?

[MikeGMT]

As Ringthane pointed out there are that many variables, it can be difficult to make a like for like comparison. Comfort mode is different to Dynamic mode, Dynamic mode is different to Dynamic mode with Polestar all with the same engine.

Just look forward to Tuesday and enjoy your new car. If you were unfortunate enough to have any fault it would be covered under the remaining new car warranty.

Put some piccies up when you get it.

[Haldex]

Gearbox has a drive style learning function. Chances are it just has to be reset (put in offroad mode and speed out of it..)