I went for a test drive 2 weeks ago. I tried the SDV6 and then the V6 supercharged .
I was impressed by the general built quality and inside look .... but ended up disappointed by the driving experience . Maybe I had far too many expectations , specially from the SDV6 .
I was really looking froward to the SDV6 as I like the idea of big torque and lower fuel consumption on a family car .
But.... as all other diesels I have tried, It was so booooring Nothing happens . Yes, it accelerated well, but you can't even feel it . The gear change at 2500 so it is just a very linear acceleration . Very disappointing. Maybe I need to try the upcoming diesel V8 or the hybrid.
The V6 supercharged felt much better . A bit more nervous, you can feel the boost of the supercharger, the car felt ' lighter' , even if it is not, and just felt more dynamic with the engine. I liked it better . But the fuel consumption also was then much, much higher as I made full usage of the throttle most of the time .
I did not want to try the V8 supercharged, as I am looking for a family DD to transport the kids around, so I do not need the + 500 HP
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997.2 C2S, PDK, -20mm