V90 - Which engine most reliable?

[Dracoro]

Hi

Am looking at V90 (ideally CrossCountry but not essential) and want to find out which engines are best (as an engine and reliability).

Given annual mileage (6000 or so) and diesel being more expensive (and more for the higher milers anyway), am looking at petrol models.

Would like a bit of “go” (but appreciate it’s more a cruiser) so excluding the 190bhp models. Which leaves the 250bhp (T5) ones, the 330bhp (T6) and 390bhp (T8) ones… Are there any to avoid or are they all as reliable as each others. Are any “smoother” than others?

I also see some are “mild hybrid” - that all models from a a given year? How does one tell?

Are the non-hybrid (not being as “complex”) the safer (reliability) choice?

Budget looking at 2019/2020 models.

[Dracoro]

Also, is there “much” difference in ride quality between a normal V90 and the Cross Country? The more comfy the ride, the better,

[Dracoro]

1690cc said:

Dracoro said:

Also, is there “much” difference in ride quality between a normal V90 and the Cross Country? The more comfy the ride, the better,

The CC on the huge balloon tyres rides well but you won't care because you'll be hating the engine so much.

Your experience with V90, was that petrol or diesel?

Am not completely discarding diesel so anyone any views on those as well?

[Dracoro]

Also, re the plug-in hybrids. There appear to be 2 (T5 and T6), is that right?

And there’s “another” T5 that has super and turbo charger but not plugin, is that right?

[Dracoro]

Thanks.

Not too fussed about ultimate power, but if some are more “effortless”, or a least smooth etc., that would be ideal.

Have seen a T8 with 50k or so miles for £25k, that seems to fit the bill and surely 386bhp isn’t sluggish?!!

[Dracoro]

Funny enough, the other option I have in mind is a Toyota (well, Lexus RX450h).

Only issue is insurance is quite high on these in comparison to the V90….

[Dracoro]

That’s one of the reasons I am considering the Lexus RX450h, smoothness is their game I think and reliability is their thing as well!

[Dracoro]

Be good to know what T8 is like though….

[Dracoro]

skyebear said:

Buy a BMW 530d or 540i Touring.

I've had a 2019 V90 CC T5 for four years and whilst there's nothing offensive about it, it's a bit agricultural in terms of ride and push.

The T5 engine has some shove and I've never found it lacking but it's not smooth.

The ride can be a bit harsh compared to the old 520d Touring I had. My V90 CC (and lots of them) has the composite leaf spring which joins and damps the rear wheels. It's just never going to be as smooth as a good air setup.

Thanks.

As I understand it, many (not all?) have rear air suspension which I gather smooths the ride a lot. But need to make sure it has this of course.

Once at cruising speed, is the engine quiet?

Have a mate with a D4 that's taking me out later this week, should help my decision.....

[Dracoro]

Anyone know if there’s much (if any) differences in performance between equivalent FWD and AWD variants?

[Dracoro]

skyebear said:

Dracoro said:

Anyone know if there’s much (if any) differences in performance between equivalent FWD and AWD variants?

D5/T5 and upwards got AWD; anything lower got FWD. T4 is 190bhp, T5 is 250bhp.

The AWD models are FWD most of the time except when moving off or in periods of reduced front traction. Works seamlessly and no complaints. Traction and cornering in all weathers has been great.

RE: D4/AWD - I ask as I am looking at Cross Country models (all of which are AWD) and many have the D4 engine… In fact, can hardly find any D5 engined ones. A few (not many) T5 CCs about.