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XC90 - Request for towing info

I'm no "towing expert" but if you feel the V70XC couldn't handle it, the XC90 might not either as it's almost the same drivetrain. The XC90 uses a S80 platform, S80 engine and trans except that the V70 Haldex AWD system is then added on, like the XC70.
The vehicle wasn't made for heavy duty towing like a big domestic truck and I've never heard of Volvo ever offering a "towing package" with added engine, trans coolers. The trans has no abilities to manually lock out OD either.

A good new car salesperson with alot of product knowledge should be able to give you more specifics but I doubt the XC90s been tested for long term towing with a 3000 lb load to date.






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New XC90 - Request for towing info [XC90]
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