volvo v60 d5 twin enigne

[jason61c]

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!

[jason61c]

[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.

[jason61c]

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.

[jason61c]

I've done a 38mile trip with a full battery, the app thing(which is very good) was showing 248.7mpg

[jason61c]

Zero issues, volvo were one of the first with the PHEV.

I just use it like a big prius most of the time, I treat it as a low bik company car. It makes the most sense that way.

[jason61c]

Super Slo Mo said:

44 mpg at 80 plus? Is that calculated brim to brim or just going off the display on the dash? Quite impressive if it's actual consumption.

Calculated, display was showing 43 at 77ish.

[jason61c]

pedGY said:

Hi all

wanted to pick up this thread as I have a v60 D5 hybrid demonstrator arriving early February. I really like the look of the car, the numbers work as a company car, so really hoping I like the driving experience and can live with the boot space. Can I ask those of you who have been running this car for a while now, the following.

what do we think to the standard audio, does it have media storage facility?

I've the harmon+kardon, 10 gig IIRC

battery range?

Good, about 26 real miles

Diesel economy?

40 at 85, about 44 at 77mph.

Also I am considering 18" wheels, has anyone else taken this option and comment?

Only go for the ones that allow a bit of profile, much better on the motorway

Looking forward to some positive feedback?

Does what it says on the tin, really nice build quality, a little dated but the best real world economy of all the PHEV's, with none of the drawbacks, 450 mile range.


Peter

Regards - Jason

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[jason61c]

So as a thread bump. I've had it about 16 months now.

Its been charged about 25 times since I've had it, average of 44mpg. on a long run does about 47mpg. Actual not calculated.

So as a BIK dodge without any range issues its a great option.