Volvo XC60 2.Generation Recharge T6 Inscription Expression AWD Geartronic - Towing vehicle

Is a Volvo XC60 2.Generation Recharge T6 Inscription Expression AWD Geartronic a good towing vehicle?

Volvo XC60 2.Generation  Recharge T6 Inscription Expression AWD Geartronic

You want to use the Volvo XC60 also as a towing vehicle for trailers? In order to answer this topic many different aspects, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

With a maximum towing capacity of 2100 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 XC60 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 automobile distributes the power over all four wheels.

However, this deal does not yet include trailer hitch and must be added to this.

Evaluation - is the Volvo XC60 suitable as a towing vehicle?: The car can pull trailers with up to 2100 kg own weight . The feed is provided by the torque of 590 Nm. The Volvo XC60 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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