Volvo XC70 - owner reviews

Volvo recently released a car that is a continuation of the line of all-wheel-drive station wagons with increased cross-country ability. The current generation was called XC, replacing V. Manufacturers decided to emphasize these notes of an off-road car. Now it can be placed next to such crossovers as the XC60 and XC90, but it remains a station wagon that has increased cross-country ability, and the main competitors are Volkswagen Passat Alltrack and Audi A6 Allroad.

In the CIS countries, it comes with a 3-liter gasoline engine, which has a capacity of 304 horsepower and diesel engines, the volume of which is 2 and 2.4 liters, having a capacity of 163 and 215 horses respectively. For a car with a gasoline engine, only a 6-speed automatic is installed, but on the diesel version you can see both the mechanics and the machine. In any case, this is Volvo XC70. Reviews of the owners of both diesel and gasoline engines are only positive.

Manufacturers have taken care of the safety of the driver and passengers, equipping the car with a wide range of optional security systems. Among them there is a tracking cruise control, a tracking system for dead zones, a distance control system, and tracking of road markings.

Despite the fact that since the time when the car was recognized by square shapes, it took a long time, it can still be learned from any side. At the same time, designers tried to emphasize its off-road plastic uncoated "skirt" Volvo XC70. Reviews often cover this detail of the car, showing its positive attitude towards it. The rear auto bumper is generally made of plastic, which is resistant to various scratches.

The machine is very elevated above the ground. Its clearance is 209 mm, which can be envied not only by competitors of its class, but also by some off-road cars. These manufacturers once again emphasize the purpose of the Volvo XC70. Reviews say that it is felt not only externally, but also from the inside.

The interior has not changed much, it has remained the same conservative. At the same time, the addition of some optional elements of luxury added the missing grace. In the car you feel at home. This feeling is due to the presence of various pleasant trifles, which at once you will not notice inside the Volvo XC70.

Reviews note that in view of the high ground clearance, you feel like in an off-road car, and not in the universal. Impressive and range of adjustments of the steering wheel. On the right, left and above nothing presses. In the car you feel very free and comfortable. This applies to both the driver and passengers, which are located on the rear seats of the Volvo HC70, reviews say that it can easily fit 3 adults.

The most popular engine on this model is diesel, with a capacity of 215 horsepower. Together with a 6-speed automatic they organize a wonderful duo. The dynamics of its not much inferior to the petrol version, and the consumption is much less.

Very nice to manage the new Volvo XC70. The characteristics of this station wagon are impressive. He very quickly gaining speed, just as he develops it on the move. Everything is extremely easy and at ease. In the salon you will not hear any unnecessary noise. An additional pleasure is driving in a sport mode.