Test Drive Report-Volvo XC 70 in the test

Who invented it? The Swedes. Back in 1997 Volvo V 70 XC presented with the first crossbreed between a wagon and SUV at Kiel: higher-slung body, all-wheel drive, rustic appearance with roof rails. Only two years later moved Audi allroad with the after, others followed. Volvo is now running at the third generation – after the interim renamed Cross Country XC 70th is the current model Maybe soon you can return back to the old name back: The acronym SUV as XC XC 60 and XC 90 should be reserved. At first, everything remains the same. Fast: The Volvo XC 70 DRIVe is fuel efficient and better equipped to model year 2012. It is based on the largest of Volvo station wagons, the 70th V Thanks wheel flares, extensive synthetic planking, a hint of underbody protection and increased to 21 inches of ground clearance, but there is crossover pithy. As with many SUV is a four-wheel drive is no longer a must: brings the eco-version DRIVe with five-cylinder turbo diesel and 163 bhp their power only through the front wheels on the road. As the two continued to offer diesel-wheel drive vehicle with 163 horsepower and 215 of the DRIVe has now come standard with a start-stop system: The standard consumption is reduced from 5.9 to 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers. Also on the proposed CAR MAGAZINE-consumption route, including full-throttle percentage, the Volvo XC 70 DRIVe with a consumption of 7.3 liters of diesel acceptable. has clearly improved the facilities. In Ocean Race version of the test car, the Swede offers a special interior design with chrome and aluminum and leather, multi function steering wheel, metallic paint and 18-inch model. Supplement to the basic version. 2250 € The City Safety system with emergency brake to 30 km / h is now series, the pedestrian detection’s in the package with adaptive cruise control for 1700 €. Processing believe the ride is safe, and steering circuit can operate with precision. Inappropriate for the brake values are apparently responsible for the all-weather tires.