T5 Drive-E R Design Lux collected

Bigspec · Dec 18th, 2014, 19:01

Went for inscription electric silver the Xenium Pack, Lux winter pack, Driver support pack, sensus Nav, 18" Ixion alloys and Space saver.
The car is very different from my old 63 plate 5 cylinder T5 but the new engine and gearbox is a massive step forward. Although it is 9 BHP down on the old engine it feels more responsive and nimble due to the weight saving. Will be very interesting to see what the MPG difference is after a couple of refills if I can be sensible with it.........

RoyMacDonald · Dec 18th, 2014, 19:16

Very nice.

villarsch · Dec 20th, 2014, 12:53

Hello BigSpec,
Your T5 is almost the same spec as mine (delivery in January) but I have retained the standard wheels in the interest of a slightly better ride (I'm trading in my S80 V8, which is too big for today's crowded roads).

I would be very interested in your experiences with this car. Incidentally, what recommendations have you received about running in, or at least your driving style for the first few miles?

Villarsch

Bigspec · Dec 20th, 2014, 14:34

Hi Villarsch,

I must admit I had the 17" wheels on my 63 plate V40 T5 which do give a better ride. I always regretted not going for the slightly bigger wheels as they do look so much better so I was willing to sacrifice a bit on the ride quality this time.
The car is absolutely fabulous to drive you will not be disappointed!. I was not given any specific instructions on running in but I am taking it steady for the first few hundred miles. With the 8 speed gearbox and the engine's torque it is possible to make rapid progress without pushing the engine.
I have tried the eco plus button but the car feels like the throttle has been disconnected so I won't be using that. So far I have done just over 300 miles so I will update when I have done some more miles on the fuel consumption but my initial impression is with real world driving it will be mid to late 30's MPG. My old 5 cylinder T5 struggled to do 28 so I am very happy so far with the improvement.

Brodick · Dec 20th, 2014, 14:36

Very smart. Love inscription silver (electric silver)

IamDave · Dec 20th, 2014, 15:53

Very nice! I would've got a T5 if I could've afforded it

I wasn't sure about silver but it actually looks quite smart!

I-S · Dec 20th, 2014, 20:42

Nice!

I've noticed that drivetrain offered up in the v70 in germany... just wish they'd bring it here!

NewVolvo · Jan 8th, 2015, 08:26

Very nice indeed!

That new T5 is a gem so should give you many miles of happy motoring (and smiles)

The new T5 is offered across all models in various markets. Here in Germany also the XC60 gets it with great mpg btw.

Dec 18th, 2014, 19:16	#2
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	Very nice. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Dec 20th, 2014, 14:36	#5
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	Very smart. Love inscription silver (electric silver) __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

Dec 20th, 2014, 15:53	#6
IamDave Junior Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 19:40 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: County Durham	Very nice! I would've got a T5 if I could've afforded it I wasn't sure about silver but it actually looks quite smart! __________________ Current: Volvo C40 Plus Single Motor - Grey. Previous: 2019 Volvo S60 T5 R Design Edition - Black. 2015 Volvo V40 T4 R Design Lux Nav - Rebel Blue.

Dec 20th, 2014, 20:42	#7
I-S Premier Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2021 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huddersfield	Nice! I've noticed that drivetrain offered up in the v70 in germany... just wish they'd bring it here! __________________ Our Car 2011 V70 D5 Geartronic Polestar - 38.6mpg over 45524 miles Replaced by

Jan 8th, 2015, 08:26	#8
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	Very nice indeed! That new T5 is a gem so should give you many miles of happy motoring (and smiles) The new T5 is offered across all models in various markets. Here in Germany also the XC60 gets it with great mpg btw. __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Dec 20th, 2014, 12:53	#3
villarsch Junior Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2021 17:47 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Frinton-on-Sea	Hello BigSpec, Your T5 is almost the same spec as mine (delivery in January) but I have retained the standard wheels in the interest of a slightly better ride (I'm trading in my S80 V8, which is too big for today's crowded roads). I would be very interested in your experiences with this car. Incidentally, what recommendations have you received about running in, or at least your driving style for the first few miles? Villarsch

Dec 20th, 2014, 14:34	#4
Bigspec New Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2015 20:38 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Oxford	Hi Villarsch, I must admit I had the 17" wheels on my 63 plate V40 T5 which do give a better ride. I always regretted not going for the slightly bigger wheels as they do look so much better so I was willing to sacrifice a bit on the ride quality this time. The car is absolutely fabulous to drive you will not be disappointed!. I was not given any specific instructions on running in but I am taking it steady for the first few hundred miles. With the 8 speed gearbox and the engine's torque it is possible to make rapid progress without pushing the engine. I have tried the eco plus button but the car feels like the throttle has been disconnected so I won't be using that. So far I have done just over 300 miles so I will update when I have done some more miles on the fuel consumption but my initial impression is with real world driving it will be mid to late 30's MPG. My old 5 cylinder T5 struggled to do 28 so I am very happy so far with the improvement.

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