Yeah my suspicion is that the mechanical AWD system in the T6 is more than anything stronger, so the brake 'lsd' is allowed to more aggressively force power across the axle.

LOL yes we were! On our way home after 4 days in the Joshua Tree area...

3 years now and just one moderately significant issue covered under warranty (exhaust header nuts came loose, and required a pretty substantial amount of disassembly to get to). Just bought out the lease and am aiming to continue carrying on!

Well, yeah, I guess the _other_ thing I could have done was just go for it :-P I would expect sand like snow to be a-ok, there was a chap on the Swedespeed forums with a 90 who was rolling big sand dunes, let me find the video... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orqAa7B8r7e9YI0.html

Here ya go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fM-BZLVyub6viqc.html

So, A, no issues with odd places in the door jam collecting dirt and transferring that to me. However, B, there is this weird thing with a relatively easy fix... forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?590449-Rear-doors-gather-way-too-much-snow-dirt-design-flaw

@@MotorsportUnplugged Thanks! If the dealer ever decides to re-open I'll get on to them about that part as it's plenty of wet days in Scotland where I'm at and I love to head for the snow to go skiing when it falls. Looks like the rear doors edges can get quite dirty otherwise. Doubt we'll end up using it for as bad roads as you've shown, but great to see what it's capable of. Keep the videos coming. I know it's hard work shooting and editing everything. Really appreciate it.

Darn you. Now I want one of my own. 😉

MSW Type 49: www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/BigPic.jsp?wheelMake=MSW&wheelModel=Type+49&wheelFinish=Gunmetal+Painted

Huh. PSA already has its C5 Aircross, 5008 and DS7 hybrids, with talks already in place about the FCA merger going likely. Oh. just fyi, the term for a AWD vehicle that doesn't have a front to rear driveshaft is called a "Through the road hybrid".

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If you were to buy the 22" wheel package on the XC60, that flare kit is installed from the factory and is body color keyed. I ordered mine through my dealer in black (it's pre painted) and they installed it for me.

@@MotorsportUnplugged Such a nice touch. Thanks very much! Keep posting!

Just curious what dealership had them? It said on Volvo Canada they are discontinued so I'll see if your guy still has these 😂

For Volvos you turn on "DSC Sport Mode" to tell the computer to allow additional wheel spin. No I didn't try it, but no I don't think it would have helped. Probably the biggest additional things I could have done was lower the suspension down a for better articulation, and lower tire pressures for better grip. Also, since this video we've stepped up to a larger size tire: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gKiRo7B0ybbVZGQ.html

Not a problem, when driving along the system always reserves power for AWD or 'Power' drive modes, and can feed additional power into the battery from the generator under the hood as needed. In addition FWIW, when off in the wilds I always drive with 'Charge' turned on, which brings the battery state up to about 7/8ths full and keeps it there, providing a safety reserve. This way if we had a significant problem with the gas engine, we could still move a good distance without it and/or run the AC/heater if needed.

No, when in eAWD mode the engine runs continuously and can feed power from the motor/generator under the hood into the battery and to the electric rear axle as needed. Could you 'run out' when racing up Pike's Peak, maybe? But in all practical driving situations there's always ample opportunity to generate/recover any power needed.

Here ya go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fM-BZLVyub6viqc.html

@@MotorsportUnplugged thanks. ive got a xc60 b4 awd and wanted to get it more suited for outdoor terrain. currently it runs the factory 235/55R19 eco contact 6. considering going down to 18 or 17 and getting an all terrain. the tire already has 17000km but should last for another year... also im gonna need a winter tire and Im conflicted between keeping the current tire/wheel and get a smaller winter tire, which then require change twice a year. or get an all-terrain instead for all-year around. any suggestions?

I specifically aimed for "tripple-mountain-peak" rated AT tires, so they are decent in the snow in addition to being off-road worthy. YMMV, really depends on where you are and what scale of 'winter' you get there :-)

That's a Hitchgate Solo from Wilco Offroad: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nMqkoKyAu6m9aZc.html

Dies meaning like fails completely? I would guess kinda yes, but have never heard of such a thing on the Volvo forums. If you actually mean depleated, it never happens in any pratical way, the system always keeps a minimum buffer state of charge to feed the rear axle if you want full go-juice, fed by the motor-generator under the hood directly attached to the ICE or accumulated regen.

Yeah we collected 3 stings when they swarmed our camp Saturday morning. Nothing really hostile, just curious and looking for water. We slammed the RTT and got outta dodge 🤣

Yeah it's not a problem, the starter/generator/motor connected to the ICE will feed the electric rear axle, and if you choose even recharge the battery. If you were to charge up Pike's Peak at full throttle the maybe you could 'run out', but it's not a practical issue.

@@MotorsportUnplugged So over all, you believe the Four Wheel Drive experience / performance of the plug in hybrid is better from traditional petrol engine? Would you recommend it?

Depends on your goal... The e-axle style AWD system is great for efficiency, you can drive only a pair of wheels whether leveraging just the ICE or EV or both. A full mechanical AWD/4WD system with it's EV system integrated into the ICE, like the Subaru PHEV or Jeep Wrangler PHEV, I would expect to not be as efficient, for the former due to it's always-on nature and the latter due to it's more robust and heavy 4WD system. On the flip side, if you're seriously wheeling, maybe that's more important to you.

Hola señor, bienvenido

In this video I was running 255/55-18s, though since then I upsized to 255/60-18: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gKiRo7B0ybbVZGQ.html

@@MotorsportUnplugged thanks i mean the rim size. I have 21 as standard cheers

That would be 18" So yes, the Polestar's brake calipers may cause you trouble, more on caliper clearance in the discussion here: www.swedespeed.com/threads/18-wheels-and-at-tires-on-a-spa-xc60-t8.588871/

@@MotorsportUnplugged thanks so much

Probably would you're right, with of course all the tradeoffs.

Yes, it's the same system as the XC90.

Nah e-awd aint as good as an constant mechanical AWD would be in that situation, but then again the 4matic system aint exactly that great but it gets the work done for you so.. try it out?

The Volvo's eAWD system gives up at 75mph. But you know, if you really NEED all wheels driven at over 75, maybe slow down? :-P

@@MotorsportUnplugged It’s much safer and relaxing to drive 75mph in horrible conditions with AWD than with F or RWD. Slowing down isn’t an option to be able to use the fast lane on a motorway without having someone glued to the rear bumper all the time. The AWD in these conditions and speeds is especially relevant when changing lanes over a pile of snow or slush that’s often between the lanes (Volvo’s massive weight helps in this though). So far the experience with the eAWD hasn’t been great. When accelerating the car feels like a FWD even if the rear is trying to help a bit. Also in corners there’s no consistency on the car’s willingness to either oversteer or understeer which doesn’t increase the driving confidence at all. Even if the car is pretty nice overall, as an AWD car I have to give it only a ⭐️ when quattro and 4Matic gets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, xDrive ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and even the Haldex solutions get ⭐️⭐️⭐️.