V60's... any good for towing?

V60's... any good for towing?

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Majorslow

Original Poster:

1,166 posts

129 months

Friday 20th October 2023
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I am in the market for a towing car, I have had a V70 before a 1999 2.5 but dare i say it struggled a bit with the caravan we had which was near to it's towing capacity (my fault for believing the salesman).

Would not be getting such a heavy van now, don't like SUV's .

any one have a xc60? any advice/ experience please?

cheers

missing the VR6

2,323 posts

189 months

Saturday 21st October 2023
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https://www.media.volvocars.com/uk/en-gb/media/pre... V60 tow car award link.

If you're looking new Volvo have temporarily stopped production of V60, there's the very rare instance where one trickles through but best assume you won't get a brand new one.

dhutch

14,388 posts

197 months

Monday 20th November 2023
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missing the VR6 said:
Volvo have temporarily stopped production of V60...
Looks like they have permanently dropped all Estates, a sad day for the Estate!

2pad

249 posts

151 months

Tuesday 21st November 2023
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If they are anywhere near as good as my V90 CC it will be superb when towing. Effortless and stable. The adaptive cruise option is a must for long distance towing. Our van is c1400kg loaded, single axle.

Majorslow

Original Poster:

1,166 posts

129 months

Tuesday 21st November 2023
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Thanks for the replies, but I have gone for an XC70.... can tow 2100kg, big boot, and happy with it. Picking up on Saturday smile

dhutch

14,388 posts

197 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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Enjoy.

Majorslow

Original Poster:

1,166 posts

129 months

Saturday 25th November 2023
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It is a great car, feels very regal and high compared to our S80 which isn't much lower. smile