Not recommended. The sand and salt water is just extremely damaging. Even with a full undercarriage wash, the long run oxidation damage is just not worth it.I just purchased a new 2019 XC40 and live close to a beach in Florida where the permit driving. Has anyone taken their XC40 beach driving?
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Great question as I enjoy kitesurfing and like going to Outer Banks a couple times a year, and am in the same position. I’ve taken my 2013 XC60 112k miles on the beach but RARELY. I agree with the others about salt/sand corrosion damage, but this is a risk among all vehicles. I have done it in the past with my 2013 XC60112k miles and make sure to do a car/undercarriage wash immediately afterwards. I am intrigued though about the handling of the XC40 on sand as I’m considering buying one. It has the same ground clearance (8.3”) as the XC60 which I had no problems with in regards to handling. No corrosion related issues thus far (knock on wood).I just purchased a new 2019 XC40 and live close to a beach in Florida where the permit driving. Has anyone taken their XC40 beach driving?
Ive driven on the beach for a few decades and never a problem if you wash very well soon after. Can't see why it would be different with this vehicle.I just purchased a new 2019 XC40 and live close to a beach in Florida where the permit driving. Has anyone taken their XC40 beach driving?
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