I just bought a 2014 XC60 T6 AWD that has 22k miles on it. I have never driven an AWD car so I may just be ignorant but I'm noticing that when taking my foot off the gas down a hill the car slows down. When I take my foot off the gas on a flat stretch the car will slow significantly and downshift. It's not a severe downshift, but pretty noticeable. It almost feels as if I would roll to a stop eventually. Is this just how an AWD drives where it feels like the transmission is constantly engaged? Upshifts are also fairly noticeable in low gears but again may just be me. I'm just used to 2WD cars that maintain and even pick up speed without applying the accelerator.

I'm still under factory warranty and intend to take it to a dealer to get it fully checked out in any event but I thought I would ask if this is normal or could be an issue.

 

I noticed the same thing with my T6. I always felt it was the AWD that caused the drag while coasting.
By the way what area of the country do you live in?

 

Interesting that I asked him "What area of the country do you live in". Possibly he bought my old 14 XC60 AWD with 22k on the clock. I could have told him why it has that harsh downshift.

 

Hah, North Carolina. That would be a coincidence.

 

Interesting my dealer wholesaled it out ! Said it was nicer than their loaner cars. It would kill their sales. Is it White with a beige interior? I'm in Atlanta

 

It utilizes engine braking. It’s normal