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Harley1940
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Post by Harley1940 »

Have ordered new XC40 T4 inscription. But have been getting concerned about negative reviews especially poor mpg. Have I done right in ordering this car

AyrshireXC90
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Post by AyrshireXC90 »

Mine is T3 inscription pro manual, so slightly different to yours. I get 38-40mpg (calculated) and find it a really nice car. It is not designed to be hustled quickly round twisty roads, more of a family cruiser. If you accept it is a Volvo and not BMW/Audi, you should love it.
DaveSig2018
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Post by DaveSig2018 »

Harley1940 wrote: Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:31 am Have ordered new XC40 T4 inscription. But have been getting concerned about negative reviews especially poor mpg. Have I done right in ordering this car
hi

Have same model/engine as you have seen. Any questions let me know.
On order (April 2018) XC40 Inscription / T4 / Denim Blue / now on the road as of 30th July 2018!! :D
Harley1940
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Thank you for replies. I have looked at other SUVs with 2lt petrol engines and all seem to be around the same mpg or even worse. The colour I’ve ordered is Denim Blue with Blonde interior also with pan roof. So hope it will be nice and airy. Are these quiet and relaxing drive.
DaveSig2018
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Post by DaveSig2018 »

Harley1940 wrote: Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:51 pm Thank you for replies. I have looked at other SUVs with 2lt petrol engines and all seem to be around the same mpg or even worse. The colour I’ve ordered is Denim Blue with Blonde interior also with pan roof. So hope it will be nice and airy. Are these quiet and relaxing drive.
Same colour as mine although I have black interior.

With the pan roof i'd suggest keeping an eye on for the fit/finish of this. Believe there have been some posts on this forum with one side not fitting 100% flush etc.

I do find mine nice and relaxing. The T4 engine can be noisy if it revs too hard, other wise it settles down nicely when cruising. With the standard 18" tyres you do get some tire noise although i do not find it any worse than other cars i've had.

Inscription suspension setup definitely configured for comfort.
On order (April 2018) XC40 Inscription / T4 / Denim Blue / now on the road as of 30th July 2018!! :D
Harley1940
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Post by Harley1940 »

Thank you for that very helpful
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