XC60 D4 FWD geartronic

basoom · Jan 5th, 2015, 00:03

Hi

I am in the process of ordering my second XC60 ( current D5 SE manual ) and thinking to go for the new 8 speed geartronic transmission.
Have read different reviews
Any thoughts would be appreciated?

Basoom

wimorrison · Jan 5th, 2015, 07:38

aWD is only available in 6 speed with d5, 8 speed is on FWD

MikeIOW · Jan 5th, 2015, 08:02

I think it is brilliant!
Very smooth, good performance, drops down when you push the pedal hard....
My first auto, but I have driven plenty...

SuffolkBoy · Jan 5th, 2015, 09:50

The gearbox is superb - very smooth changes, you can hardly tell that it has changed gear.

Thoroughly recommend.

bobarctor · Jan 5th, 2015, 12:36

You will have to pry my D4 Geartronic from my cold, dead hand........

tdw197 · Jan 5th, 2015, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarctor

You will have to pry my D4 Geartronic from my cold, dead hand........

me too, lovely combination - very smooth and very quick when needed.

not so hot fuel economy though

Flux · Jan 5th, 2015, 17:20

My first auto and wouldn't go back.

Smooth, effortless & reassuring and makes for a more relaxing driving experience. OK fuel consumption probably takes a bit of a hit I guess but have averaged 41.3 MPG over 10,500 miles thus far with mixture of driving. If I did longer runs I guess this might actually be a little higher.

And of course if you also go for the driver support pack (DSP) you get a lot of extra goodies which brings the geartronic into its own.

Considered1 · Jan 5th, 2015, 17:48

Won't sound like your D5, but then you knew that already..
loads of torque, smooth +1 for DSP, makes the car

unless of course you need AWD..

basoom · Jan 5th, 2015, 19:24

Thanks guys for your thoughts
Is there any update from Volvo with regard to the model
I will be ordering MY15, nothing coming too soon worth waiting for?
and when Volvo usually updates ( MY15.5)
Thanks again

Clan · Jan 5th, 2015, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by basoom

Thanks guys for your thoughts
Is there any update from Volvo with regard to the model
I will be ordering MY15, nothing coming too soon worth waiting for?
and when Volvo usually updates ( MY15.5)
Thanks again

Volvo are deleloping a whole new range of brand new cars and engines in the background , the first one , the new xc 90 is finished , roll on the next .. give it 3 years and a lot more will be on stream ...

Jan 5th, 2015, 00:03	#1
basoom Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 19:49 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northeast	XC60 D4 FWD geartronic Hi I am in the process of ordering my second XC60 ( current D5 SE manual ) and thinking to go for the new 8 speed geartronic transmission. Have read different reviews Any thoughts would be appreciated? Basoom

Jan 5th, 2015, 07:38	#2
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Jan 5th, 2015, 17:20	#7
Flux Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2017 14:16 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North	My first auto and wouldn't go back. Smooth, effortless & reassuring and makes for a more relaxing driving experience. OK fuel consumption probably takes a bit of a hit I guess but have averaged 41.3 MPG over 10,500 miles thus far with mixture of driving. If I did longer runs I guess this might actually be a little higher. And of course if you also go for the driver support pack (DSP) you get a lot of extra goodies which brings the geartronic into its own. __________________ XC60 181 FWD R Design Lux Nav Geartronic - MY14.5

Jan 5th, 2015, 17:48	#8
Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	Won't sound like your D5, but then you knew that already.. loads of torque, smooth +1 for DSP, makes the car unless of course you need AWD.. __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera

Jan 5th, 2015, 19:24	#9
basoom Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 19:49 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northeast	Thanks guys for your thoughts Is there any update from Volvo with regard to the model I will be ordering MY15, nothing coming too soon worth waiting for? and when Volvo usually updates ( MY15.5) Thanks again

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