Volvo S60/V60 3.Generation V60 Recharge T6 Inscription AWD Geartronic - Towing vehicle

Is a Volvo S60/V60 3.Generation V60 Recharge T6 Inscription AWD Geartronic a good towing vehicle?

Volvo S60/V60 3.Generation V60 Recharge T6 Inscription AWD Geartronic

Is the Volvo S60/V60 also good for towing trailers? In order to answer this question the motor vehicle must be considered from all points of view, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

With a maximum towing capacity of 2000 kg, this motor vehicle does not have to hide. So you can also pull a horse trailer or a medium-sized caravan.
The torque is at the Volvo S60/V60 decisive for acceleration even under load - the more torque the better!

. 590 Nm. This much torque is available, which clearly means that even if you have charged a lot, it hardly affects acceleration. If you want to take the trailer off-road, all-wheel drive is absolutely essential. On surfaces where you would otherwise have no problems, the additional weight of the trailer quickly becomes noticeable and a real problem. It's a good thing that this car distributes the power over all four wheels.

The basic prerequisite - a trailer hitch - is given, because a corresponding device is already included in this offer.

Evaluation - is the Volvo S60/V60 suitable as a towing vehicle?: The vehicle pulls ordinary 2000 kg . The feed is provided by the torque of 590 Nm. The Volvo S60/V60 is therefore very suitable for just about all typical towing loads in the private sector. Horse trailers with one horse (or two if necessary) are no problem. Please note that you may need a driver's license B96 or even BE / class 3 here.

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