volvo s60 good towcar?

[lp4967]

I am in the process of buying a volvo s60 2.4 diesel and wondered whether anyone has experience as a towcar

 

[nineteen4ever]

Hi Lesley.

I have a S80 D5 Auto, and find it a great towcar. I tug a Van with a MTPLM of about 1450 kgs. Plenty of torque, and never had a problem. I think the engine in the S60 is the same, just a slightly smaller car. When not towing it's a speedy economical and comfy motor!!

 

[RogerL]

The S60 is essentially a S80 with shortened floorpan and less rear seat room so it should tow similar to the S80, and indeed it's other brother the V70.

 

[Dale_5084880]

Selling mine at the moment if you haven't already found one - metallic black '53 S60 D5 SE auto with biscuit leather and a genuine Volvo removeable towbar -

 

[Huw_374328025]

Lesley,

I had a 2.4 D5 S6O manual for several years and towed a Coachman Amara with a MTPLM of 1500 kilos without any problem at all particularly on motorways. It was a very refined, smooth and stable tow car with excellent fuel economy (approx 30mpg)I had the 163 bhp version and my only slight gripe was that I found the 1st gear slightly high ratio so that when you have to stop / start on hilly roads it did feel the strain. It also has a very poor turning circle which you will need to get used to particularly if you need to 'correct' a reversing manouvre. If you have a choice go for the 185 bhp for extra tourque.

 

[lp4967]

does anyone know kerbweight I was led to believe its around 1539 so using the 85% rule this means by limit for a new beginner is around 1300 is this true

 

[rob_jax]

Lesley,

1500 kg would seem to be correct for a D5 S60 - but you should check the specification - and see what was actually fitted to your car - because that could increase the actual kerb-weight by 50 kg, 100 kg or more - which is good.

There is no 85% rule - it's a guideline for newbie caravan owners that will hopefully give them a safe towing experience. So follow it as practical advice, but don't let the exact value worry you too much - other than less is better - most drivers can't tell the difference 5% either way would make...

But it's probably a good idea to look at your driving licence and see if it's a B or B+E licence, because that does have implications on what you can tow.

Robert