Volvo V70 2.0lt Diesel Manual R-Design

[Barmoor]

The R-Design comes with 18" wheels instead of the standard 17" wheels and has a lower suspension than the standard V70 SE or SELux

I wondered if anyone has experience of towing with this vehicle, because we are on the point of ordering one.

Would welcome your comments as soon as possible please.

Linda

 

[Jo-AnneFairway5402010]

i havent towed with one of these but i have been that model in black and its stunning. if i didnt need a 4 x 4 to tow mine i would have one of these models.

i dont even know what the maximum towball weight is do you?.

what make is your van?.

jo

 

[Barmoor]

i havent towed with one of these but i have been that model in black and its stunning. if i didnt need a 4 x 4 to tow mine i would have one of these models.

i dont even know what the maximum towball weight is do you?.

what make is your van?.

jo

Good Morning and thank you for responding. Its not so much the weight on the tow ball (max 75kg) but its height. With the low suspension, I have fear that the tow ball height might be too low. We only have a little Swift Charisma 220. Ever so light.

I've discovered the Volvo owners forum and in there they say the 18" wheels make for a large turning circle. I test drove one yesterday and had the wow factor. Question also about the quoted mpg. Have a feeling that we may be reverted to the V70 SE

Would welcome any other views.

Linda

 

[Barmoor]

Clicked on wrong place, try again.

Good Morning and thank you for responding. Its not so much the weight on the tow ball (max 75kg) but its height. With the low suspension, I have fear that the tow ball height might be too low. We only have a little Swift Charisma 220. Ever so light.

I've discovered the Volvo owners forum and in there they say the 18" wheels make for a large turning circle. I test drove one yesterday and had the wow factor. Question also about the quoted mpg. Have a feeling that we may be reverted to the V70 SE

Would welcome any other views.

Linda