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Is the T5 engine adequate in an XC60 for a typical Canadian family?
The T5 (2.0L Drive-E four-cylinder turbo, 250 hp) handles daily duties comfortably — highway commuting, rural roads and months of snow driving. For towing a boat trailer or light camper up to 2,000 kg, it manages but works harder on sustained grades. The T6 (2.0L twin-charged, 310 hp) is noticeably more composed with five adults or a loaded trailer. Mechanically, the T5 is simpler than the T6 and historically shows fewer intercooler hose issues in deep cold. If you tow regularly or often travel with a full load, budget up to the T6.