Towing with a Volvo XC60 PHEV

con
con Club Member Posts: 16 ✭
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edited February 2023 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hello all. 
just looking at changing our car for something newer and a Volvo XC60 PHEV has caught my eye. 
I was wondering if anyone out there tows with one as I would be interested to know what you think of it as a tow vehicle. 
The model I’m looking at is well within all parameters for towing my caravan. 
Thanks in anticipation, waiting with bated breath as I’m expecting the dealer to be on the phone soon. 😂

Thanks again. 

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  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited February 2023 #2

    Have you tried a Volvo forum? The chances of a caravan towing Volvo XC60 PHEV driver being on this forum are slim….

  • yellowbelly
    yellowbelly Forum Participant Posts: 32
    edited February 2023 #3

    Definitely try the Volvo Owners Club Forum.

  • ChocolateTrees
    ChocolateTrees Forum Participant Posts: 432
    edited February 2023 #4

    I used to tow with the older 2016 Volvo V60 D6 PHEV. Same system (parallel drive, electric rear axle, ICE front). It was an excellent tow car. Lots of torque. AWD if needed. Very good economy solo. Moderate economy towing. 

    I am pretty sure the XC60 PHEV has featured in the CMC tow car of the year awards in the last couple of years with good results. The drive train is the same as all the ones below which have been class winners. I cant see an XC60 PHEV class winner - but it will be very good!

     

    V60 PHEV is here 

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/whats-on/awards/towcar-of-the-year/2021-winners/

    and here

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/whats-on/awards/towcar-of-the-year/2022-winners/

    V90 PHEV is here

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/whats-on/awards/towcar-of-the-year/2023-winners/

    XC90 PHEV is here

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/whats-on/awards/towcar-of-the-year/2018-winners/

     

  • con
    con Club Member Posts: 16 ✭
    Photogenic
    edited February 2023 #5

    Thanks for your replies.

    I knew the chances of a caravan towing Volvo XC60 PHEV being on this forum were slim as you quite rightly suggest Flatcoat but I will check the Volvo owners forum.

    Thanks again, lots to think about.

    Regards 

  • PeterandKaren
    PeterandKaren Forum Participant Posts: 10
    edited April 16 #6

    I’ve now got one and towed for the first time with it.  Followed the manual and used the all wheel drive setting for towing.  It was very good and stable coming back on a windy day.  I’d guess that the average mpg was 25 overall which based on experience with my previous Discovery Sport I didn’t think was too bad.

    Overall seems pretty good and a home I normally use the battery.

     

  • BensonBunny
    BensonBunny Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited May 3 #7

    We have a PHEV XC60 and it’s an excellent tow car. Our only complaint about the car is that it takes a long time to charge, The retractable tow bar is also better than our previous XC60s

  • Javer1969
    Javer1969 Forum Participant Posts: 1
    edited June 12 #8

    Good thread as I have just ordered an XC60 PHEV T8.  Chose this car partly because we are thinking of taking up Caravan touring when I retire later this year and this seemed like a car that could tow a reasonable range of caravans.

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