volvo v60 d5 twin enigne
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Gb908010 said:
I already drive a v60 d4 and love the car for a motorway cruiser as I cover 40k a year so agree on that front.
Been told the v60 is going on the list as they are negioating lease rates. Volvo generally offer better rates than BMW with our lease company
At 40k a year the d5 must make total sense. It did for me at low 20's.Been told the v60 is going on the list as they are negioating lease rates. Volvo generally offer better rates than BMW with our lease company
jason61c said:
JumboBeef said:
How's the car going Jason?
Good. A few things that annoy, a few that are great.Currently on 2200miles, just under a month in. When I get to about 4k i'll write a full report.
Thanks.
against the outlander, its a no brainer, volvo all the way.
What annoys me is the front seats not folding flat. if you do have a long journey, itd be nice not to use battery on the motorway automatically.
Its refined/quick/quiet/nice looking/45.5mpg over 2476 miles, only charged twice!
What annoys me is the front seats not folding flat. if you do have a long journey, itd be nice not to use battery on the motorway automatically.
Its refined/quick/quiet/nice looking/45.5mpg over 2476 miles, only charged twice!
[quote=JumboBeef]
Thanks.
However the online reviews don't like the volvo. I did drive one and yes it is quick and comfortable. I'm going to have a go in the PHEV on Wednesday and see what it is like, it is very well spec'ed. [/quote
What online reviews? The d6 has been reviewed as a 50k car. There's not been any reviews of the d5 at 10k less.
There's not much wrong with the outlander, its just lower budget feeling, thirsty. It does have a bigger boot, the radio/nav/infotainment is lagging behind the volvo a little also.
Thanks.
However the online reviews don't like the volvo. I did drive one and yes it is quick and comfortable. I'm going to have a go in the PHEV on Wednesday and see what it is like, it is very well spec'ed. [/quote
What online reviews? The d6 has been reviewed as a 50k car. There's not been any reviews of the d5 at 10k less.
There's not much wrong with the outlander, its just lower budget feeling, thirsty. It does have a bigger boot, the radio/nav/infotainment is lagging behind the volvo a little also.
sawman said:
Hows the volvo shaping up Jason, i guess you have racked up a decent mileage by now
I'd be interested to know too, my lease is up in June 2017 so need to start thinking about what to replace my A4 Avant with......So far I've considered:
Passat GTE estate - too dull
BMW 330e - if an estate was available it'd be a no brainer!
Mercedes C350e - bit "old manish".
I'd seen the D6 version but at £50k that's way over budget, so knowing they do a lower output version for less money this would meet my requirements in terms of BIK and practicality.
I've driven a few 5 pot Volvos and this is a slightly left field choice.
Looking at Magic Blue with the beige interior (I prefer a contrasting interior) and a few options, namely visibility pack and heated rear seats.....
So far, making sense as a low Bik derv car.
I like the 5 pot sound, its quick to 80ish, seats are awesome, has a few quirks....
It uses less fuel if you put it in manual on the motorway, stopping battery use. It still switches to battery at nearly 80mph which is strange.
I'm sitting at about 47mpg at 6000miles, been charged about 15 times over the period.
Not very big in the boot, could do with a 7th gear.
Most motorway work from flat, gives about 44mpg. The d6 is just the same, exactly but with a different map. you can get a polestar map to just above d6 spec.
I like the 5 pot sound, its quick to 80ish, seats are awesome, has a few quirks....
It uses less fuel if you put it in manual on the motorway, stopping battery use. It still switches to battery at nearly 80mph which is strange.
I'm sitting at about 47mpg at 6000miles, been charged about 15 times over the period.
Not very big in the boot, could do with a 7th gear.
Most motorway work from flat, gives about 44mpg. The d6 is just the same, exactly but with a different map. you can get a polestar map to just above d6 spec.
wobert said:
Thanks for the update.
The small boot is a worry as my family cycles and canoes, the A4 avant I have is a step down on boot space from the A4 saloon I had before.
The V60 sees the volume drop from 490 litres to 350 ish which is quite a drop....
This is what ruled it out for me in the end. Having ordered one and cancelled because I got messed around on delivery I took the opportunity to really think about what I needed.The small boot is a worry as my family cycles and canoes, the A4 avant I have is a step down on boot space from the A4 saloon I had before.
The V60 sees the volume drop from 490 litres to 350 ish which is quite a drop....
If I had gone with the Volvo I would need to keep my Avensis estate, which seemed a bit pointless.
I know it's not a PHEV and I don't know how it stands with company car taxes but I'm seriously considering the RAV4 hybrid. 0-60 is brisker than prius, auris etc hybrids, at something like 8.5secs. It's got 500ltr boot capacity, AWD, nice TSS safety features on 2017 models as standard and gets excellent crash safety ratings.
I'd like a PHEV but I also like the idea of not having to bother plugging in to charge, until I can get something with Tesla range.
I'd like a PHEV but I also like the idea of not having to bother plugging in to charge, until I can get something with Tesla range.
BBYeah said:
I know it's not a PHEV and I don't know how it stands with company car taxes but I'm seriously considering the RAV4 hybrid. 0-60 is brisker than prius, auris etc hybrids, at something like 8.5secs. It's got 500ltr boot capacity, AWD, nice TSS safety features on 2017 models as standard and gets excellent crash safety ratings.
I'd like a PHEV but I also like the idea of not having to bother plugging in to charge, until I can get something with Tesla range.
I have had Toyotas for the last few years and have a brilliant local dealer. My choice ended up as RAV4 (personal purchase) or Outlander (company car). The Outlander is a nicer car and cheaper as a company car. I'd like a PHEV but I also like the idea of not having to bother plugging in to charge, until I can get something with Tesla range.
Rav4 didn't make sense for me as a company car.
Tax implications of the Rav4/Outlander are 16/17 Rav £2560 pa Outlander £1274 pa, 17/18 Rav £2816 Outlander £1638, 18/19 Rav £3072 Outlander £2366. All figures based on top of the range in each car.
The above assumes 40% tax bracket.
Edited by Russ T Bolt on Sunday 11th December 10:15
jason61c said:
So far, making sense as a low Bik derv car.
I like the 5 pot sound, its quick to 80ish, seats are awesome, has a few quirks....
It uses less fuel if you put it in manual on the motorway, stopping battery use. It still switches to battery at nearly 80mph which is strange.
I'm sitting at about 47mpg at 6000miles, been charged about 15 times over the period.
Not very big in the boot, could do with a 7th gear.
Most motorway work from flat, gives about 44mpg. The d6 is just the same, exactly but with a different map. you can get a polestar map to just above d6 spec.
Thanks for the feedback jason, I am guessing that my use would improve on your mpg (typical daily trip 35 miles each way, with in work charge up 3 days per week) I have been waiting to see what the autumn statement BIK changes might amount to. still tossing up the passat GTE with its bigger boot, although I think for my use the ovlov would be okI like the 5 pot sound, its quick to 80ish, seats are awesome, has a few quirks....
It uses less fuel if you put it in manual on the motorway, stopping battery use. It still switches to battery at nearly 80mph which is strange.
I'm sitting at about 47mpg at 6000miles, been charged about 15 times over the period.
Not very big in the boot, could do with a 7th gear.
Most motorway work from flat, gives about 44mpg. The d6 is just the same, exactly but with a different map. you can get a polestar map to just above d6 spec.
Edited by sawman on Sunday 11th December 14:08
For all those of you running the Volvo hybrid - two questions if I may.
Firstly, have you had any reliability issues?
Secondly, does the car make sense if you don't plug it in and just use it as a normal hybrid? Or does it really have to be plugged in? I guess my real question is - is it a Prius-style hybrid, or an EV with a range extender?
Thanks.
Firstly, have you had any reliability issues?
Secondly, does the car make sense if you don't plug it in and just use it as a normal hybrid? Or does it really have to be plugged in? I guess my real question is - is it a Prius-style hybrid, or an EV with a range extender?
Thanks.
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