Road TestCar reviews - Volvo - XC70 - D5 5-dr wagonVolvo modelsOverviewD5 turbo-diesel version of Volvo's newest XC70 puts its XC90 big brother on the spot14 Aug 2008 THE third-generation XC70 builds on the reputation of earlier models by offering wagon versatility with a touch of all-terrain practicality, wrapped up in a luxurious, safe package. The MkIII XC70 adds another dimension, however, in the form of a turbo-diesel engine - for the first time in the XC70. The superbly finished new wagon is looking better value for money than before, too. Despite suspension built for comfort and not gold-medal handling, compared to the old car the new model begs the question: Unless you must have seven seats, is it really necessary to buy the XC70's bigger brother, the XC90? Model release date: 1 December 2007 to 1 January 2013 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelThe second-generation XC70, built on Volvo’s P2 platform, arrived here in September 2000 and was called the Cross Country. It was facelifted in 2003 with a name change to XC70, and came powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine with 154kW/320Nm and a constant all-wheel-drive system. Based on the V70 wagon, the XC70 was a mild crossover compared to larger and heavier SUVs. Until late 2003, when the big XC90 arrived and became the brand’s best-selling model, the XC70 was Volvo's only crossover vehicle. |
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