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Don't act so surprised. Volvo has been excelling in the department of interior design for quite some time. Most notably, the S40 and V50 siblings brought 'transparency' to centre consoles. New-gen XC70s are significantly easier to use than the second-generation cars.Â
- Scooped - 2007 Volvo Xc70 !
Swedish car magazine Teknikens Varld -English translation : World of Technology, has got "THE" scoop on Volvo's upcoming mid-size crossover, the XC70. Based on the also new V70 -check it out here: Volvo V70 caught out in the open, the AWD XC70 gets...
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Latin scholars want you to believe that Volvo means "I Roll". Translated into Swedish, it is my personal belief that Volvo means "wagon". In fact, GoodCarBadCar.net made this very clear when the core Volvo wagon, the V70, was named to The Good 12...
- Volvo Xc70 - City Fuel Economy
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- Volvo Xc70 Links To Click
AutoEnergy has unfortunately shown the Volvo XC70 as a fuel economy disappointment. Whether or not that matters to purchasers of luxury wagons, we know not. For AutoEnergy fuel efficiency comparisons, check out the XC70 against the Subaru Outback 2.5XT,...
- Volvo Xc70 - Early Impressions
Yesterday afternoon I was introduced to my vehicular mate for the week. The man responsible for acquainting me with all controls in the Volvo XC70 T6 AWD made mention of a few somewhat surprising facts. Firstly, many customers who trade-in for an...
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VOLVO XC70 - Interior
Don't act so surprised. Volvo has been excelling in the department of interior design for quite some time. Most notably, the S40 and V50 siblings brought 'transparency' to centre consoles. New-gen XC70s are significantly easier to use than the second-generation cars. With laws preventing The Good Car Guy from holding and talking on a cellular phone and with the car in GoodCarBadCar.net's care for a week, Bluetooth is set up. Cooled seats do the trick in 28C (82F) heat almost, if not better, than air conditioning. The roof rack doesn't get in the way of a decently sized sunroof. And were it not for the availability of a comfortable leather sectional, surely six or seven of Volvo's front seats would make for a wonderfully comfortable living room. Just try and find an uncomfortable position - you won't succeed.
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Gauges are clean and clear. It'd be nice for the steering wheel to be either slightly thinner or larger in circumference. I know - it sounds like a mixed up route to the perfect steering wheel, but it seems as though the excessive thickness; mixed with an awkward perimeter, is the only thing keeping the Volvo XC70 from the perfect driving position.Â
Armrest cushioning is downright luxurious. Window switches sit where I want them to sit. The 'key' slot is too high and is gimmicky anyway. Car design seems to be heading to a point where one manufacturer will advertise the merits of a genuine key ignition in about 2018 and we'll all say that's gimmick-driven. Volvo is led by safety and under that belief, it's not hard to see why they want the XC70's fob to be in place with a foot on the brake before the car starts. But the best part of so many of these keyless systems is that the key never has to leave your jacket pocket. Not true in this case, and it makes for a momentary lapse almost every time the XC70 leaves a parking spot. As for the metallic finish (pictured below) that surrounds much of the cabin, it won't be too everyone's liking. Although it would remain were the XC70 to remain at GoodCarBadCar Towers, many customers switch it with wood.
Add it all up, and regardless of the number of pros and cons, Volvo accomplished something special inside the XC70. Functional classiness. Amen.
- Scooped - 2007 Volvo Xc70 !
Swedish car magazine Teknikens Varld -English translation : World of Technology, has got "THE" scoop on Volvo's upcoming mid-size crossover, the XC70. Based on the also new V70 -check it out here: Volvo V70 caught out in the open, the AWD XC70 gets...
- Volvo Xc70 T6 Driven
Latin scholars want you to believe that Volvo means "I Roll". Translated into Swedish, it is my personal belief that Volvo means "wagon". In fact, GoodCarBadCar.net made this very clear when the core Volvo wagon, the V70, was named to The Good 12...
- Volvo Xc70 - City Fuel Economy
In its first stint with The Good Car Guy, the Volvo XC70 T6 was restricted to city driving and therefore didn't return the most favourable fuel economy numbers. Volvo Canada's website suggests the turbocharged XC70 would use 13.7 litres for every...
- Volvo Xc70 Links To Click
AutoEnergy has unfortunately shown the Volvo XC70 as a fuel economy disappointment. Whether or not that matters to purchasers of luxury wagons, we know not. For AutoEnergy fuel efficiency comparisons, check out the XC70 against the Subaru Outback 2.5XT,...
- Volvo Xc70 - Early Impressions
Yesterday afternoon I was introduced to my vehicular mate for the week. The man responsible for acquainting me with all controls in the Volvo XC70 T6 AWD made mention of a few somewhat surprising facts. Firstly, many customers who trade-in for an...