XC40 R Design B4P 7 SPEED

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hotfrog
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Post by hotfrog »

Does anyone know whether the change to 7 speed DSG transmissions are being delivered yet? Thank you.
XC40 R-design B4 FWD 7 speed. Ordered 14/10/21 Delivered 13/1/22
Pilot Assist, 360 deg cam, Panoramic roof etc.

Den48
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Post by Den48 »

Hi
I think one member reported a Seven speed box on here somewhere but in general I don’t think they are being delivered just yet, collected my B4 on 2nd November and was told by Volvo that it would be a seven speed box. It took them a couple of days to respond I didn’t have an online order number just a dealer order number, so I assume that Volvo customer services must have searched by name.

Anyway contacted the dealer who told me without really checking that it would be the 8 speed box as the 7 speed were not being delivered until late in December/ January, I received the 8 speed box which is fine by me it’s my first auto . Looking at your delivery estimate I reckon you could receive a 7 speed box
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hotfrog
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Post by hotfrog »

Thank you. On balance I would like the 7 speed DSG but not that fussed if it is an 8 speed. When I ordered, the current price list at the time specified 7 speed DSG.
XC40 R-design B4 FWD 7 speed. Ordered 14/10/21 Delivered 13/1/22
Pilot Assist, 360 deg cam, Panoramic roof etc.
gripross
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Post by gripross »

hotfrog wrote: Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:30 pm Does anyone know whether the change to 7 speed DSG transmissions are being delivered yet? Thank you.
I find it strange that our Volvo dealers dont have this information when we ask them.....strange when you consider the amount of technology around nowadys,
Ordered XC40 B4 FWD Ultimate in Vapour Grey 26/08/23 Factory Order Quoted 12 week Delivery
Delivered 24th January 2024

Gone XC40 B4P R Design Pro Pearl White factory order ( ordered 13/07/21) took delivery 18/10/21
Volle80
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Post by Volle80 »

hotfrog wrote: Mon Dec 13, 2021 8:36 pm Thank you. On balance I would like the 7 speed DSG but not that fussed if it is an 8 speed. When I ordered, the current price list at the time specified 7 speed DSG.
I ordered V60 B4 Inscription 9/21 (estimated delivery end of Feb 22) and price list + order clearly stated DCT transmission. At least here in Finland the price is totally different if you get 8 speed instead of new 7 speed DCT (+newer miller cycle engine). This is due to higher tax rate based on the co value.
hotfrog
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Post by hotfrog »

Has anyone yet had a B4 delivered with a 7 speed gearbox?
XC40 R-design B4 FWD 7 speed. Ordered 14/10/21 Delivered 13/1/22
Pilot Assist, 360 deg cam, Panoramic roof etc.
Deleted User 3907

Post by Deleted User 3907 »

Pretty sure I have as I have just been for a motorway trip and couldnt get beyond 7th in Manual mode!

My car was registered by the dealer on 22nd Dec, I bought it on the on the 30th and picked it up on the 6th Jan.
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Post by Deleted User 3629 »

8th gear can be achieved from quite low speeds, from approx 45-mph in manual - if you can't get past 7th on a motorway trip think you can be assured you have a duel-clutch 7-speed gearbox fitted.
Deleted User 3907

Post by Deleted User 3907 »

With regard to the new 7 speed gearbox I can confirm it is very smooth and responsive with no noticeable lag when pulling away. In use it feels more like a traditional TC auto than the VW DSG gearbox which I had on my last 3 cars.
Mikeg1
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Post by Mikeg1 »

Same here, with 8 speed. What I do notice as a difference from our last Karoq and 2 Yetis before is the absence of starter rattle in the stop-start function, and the willingness to pull away (eg, at roundabouts) compared to the last 3 DSGs.

Its ability to sensibly sort, read, and play tunes via USB is another matter tho 🤬
Mike. West Yorks.

MY22 B4P R Design 8 sp auto, Thunder Grey with Climate, Park Assist, Android Auto, Car Protection & mudflaps, Service Plan.

Ordered 02/11/21, collected 17/11/21
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