Volvo xc60 2wd

goffy
goffy Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited May 2020 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi anybody in caravan land got experience of towing with a XC60 2wd ?

all the reviews I have read are 4wd

I am looking to change at the moment and have it short listed down to , CRV, Tigaun , XC60

all around 2017 plate lowish milage , I have CRVs before but in the 2.2 guise

currently tow with an E class estate which is brill on fuel (31MPG when towing)

van is only 1300kg so all of the above will pull

any advice welcome

thanks

Comments

  • Martyn6073
    Martyn6073 Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited June 2020 #2

    Good evening, I towed for 3 years with a 2 wheel drive XC60 towing a challenger 530. No problem at all stable and plenty of power. Enjoy.

  • hayjo
    hayjo Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited June 2020 #3

    Hi, Have towed my Unicorn Madrid and have had no issues with my xc60 2.4 manual. Plenty of power and in comfort. I have only had to be towed off a pitch twice in all the time I've had it.

  • The RTO
    The RTO Forum Participant Posts: 19
    edited February 2021 #4

     Hi Martyn

    After reading your comment on the 2wd XC60 I would be interested to find out which engine it is and manual or auto.

    If auto is it 6 or 8 speed.

    I tow a Coachman at 1700kg 

    Regards

    Richard

     

     

     

  • Martyn6073
    Martyn6073 Forum Participant Posts: 12
    edited February 2021 #5

    Hi Richard, D4 180 bhp with 8 speed auto.

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
    1000 Comments
    edited March 2021 #6

    By coincidence both myself and my brother bought used Volvo’s from main dealers last year. Both have electrical problems, rubbish dealers, lying salesmen etc etc. Will be glad to get rid of mine. 

  • The RTO
    The RTO Forum Participant Posts: 19
    edited March 2021 #7

    Interesting comments by flatcoat ,what were the electrical issues.

    My Freelander 2 is very good but its 7 years old now.

    I like the Disco Sport but they have so many issues DPF Oil dilution, .

    I think an F Pace might be the answer !!!

    Richard

     

  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
    1000 Comments
    edited March 2021 #8

    The oil dilution problem with the JLR Diesel engine has been sorted but bear in mind it is the same engine irrespective of whether a Jaguar or L/R badge. Both cars needed new batteries, my brothers has various paint defects, mine has ongoing issue of warning messages with problems with alarm, hybrid system, not starting, aircon compressor needed replacing. 

  • Metheven
    Metheven Club Member Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭
    1,500 Likes 1000 Comments
    edited March 2021 #9

    The oil dilution problem with the JLR Diesel engine has been sorted

    Not to my knowledge, the 2L diesel engine still retains the same architecture and all LR did was bring out updated software to mask the problem. When they brought out N289 in 2019 it updated the dilution algorithm from 6% to 10%, so allowing more diesel dilution into the mix, but cloaking it from the customer thus removing the "Engine Service Required" message appearing early.

  • commeyras
    commeyras Club Member Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
    1000 Comments
    edited March 2021 #10

    Although the heading is for comments on a Volvo the OP does say that he is looking at a couple of other cars.  I have had 2 Tiguans, the first 4 wheel drive and the current one 2 wheel drive.  I have towed thousands of miles with them.  They have been fault free and towed my 1326 kg caravan over the Alps to southern Italy, to Spain, to Portugal with no difficulty whatsoever.  They have both been diesel DSG (auto) cars and give  30 + mpg when towing.  If you opt for a Tiguan get the new model (2018 on I think) it is a considerable improvement on the older one.

  • The RTO
    The RTO Forum Participant Posts: 19
    edited March 2021 #11

    I think there are still problems with the Disco and its due to

    DPF located to low down and not reaching desired temperature.

    The D240 is better due to twin turbo and rerouted exhaust system.

    The  F Pace DPF is located nearer to the engine and gets hotter, I have seen this on official JLR internal memos to staff.

    If you would like a copy I could  email it to you

    Richard

     

     

  • The RTO
    The RTO Forum Participant Posts: 19
    edited March 2021 #12

    In response to comryras I have looked at the Tiguan All Space and Toureg.

    Both nice cars

  • Tigi
    Tigi Forum Participant Posts: 1,038
    500 Comments
    edited March 2021 #13

    I currently have an XC60 4wd and have owned a Tiguan some time ago both tow very well, the difference between the two is suspension the XC60 is a good compromise between solo and towing. I always found the Tiguan to be harsh solo but very good towing.

Categories