Volvo Xc70 Diesel Estate D5 SE 5dr Geartronic, Used, New or Contract Hire

Volvo Xc70 Car Reviews

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Practicality

An XC70 is an expensive purchase. The car does provide a high standard of quality and reflects the price well. Buyers will not be left to wonder what they paid so much for, not to mention the Volvo badge is being perceived more and more as a premium manufacturer. Fuel and insurance costs will be significant as well. The car’s resale values will be high though.

The XC70 is spacious and offers a lot of versatility with the flexible loadspace of a large estate with enhanced traction, it can cope with large, heavy loads and yet carry a load of passengers in comfort. The XC70 offers plenty of space and practicality and drives and handles more like a car than a van.

The Volvo XC70 controls and dials are pretty basic. They are clear and simple without being too flashy or complicated. The quality of materials used is high and although the contrlos and displays are basic, they give the cabin a quality look and feel.

The Volvo XC70 cabin is extremely comfortable with seats that provide the maximum level of comfort. The front seat passengers are well catered for, and the driver’s seat provides electronic seat adjustment. The controls are more than just common sense and practical, they are logically and comfortably located.

The car’s doors and boot are very heavy, but are large and provide a wide aperture for good access to the car’s cabin area. The car’s raised height means that passengers are easily able to slide into the seats without too much fuss. The boot can be more difficult to load due to the car’s height.

Despite the Volvo XC70 large size, it is not too difficult to park. Thanks to the car’s raised seating position visibility is good, and the car provides good weighted steering as well. Rear parking sensors are available on the options list and may be a good idea.

Life Style

The Volvo XC70 raised height and the weight of the car impairs its ability to be nimble but not as much as one might expect. Enhanced handling coupled with the automatic transmission provides an excellent and grounded driving experience, and adds a touch of practicality in the way of the car’s ‘winter setting’. Petrol-engine models are fast, hitting 60mph in around eight seconds.

This is an excellent family vehicle. The Volvo XC70 cabin is very spacious providing more than enough room for a family and all their gear. The trunk is spacious and the car is well-built and durable. Throw in Volvo’s excellent reputation for safety and you have the makings for an awesome family car.

This is not likely to be a good first car. It offers very little to appeal to new drivers, and the car’s premium price tag is likely to make it even more of a remote choice for first time buyers. The car’s fuel economy is not great either. There are far better choices available for a first car.

The XC70 will do much to help Volvo in reaching its goal in becoming a more premium manufacturer. The car’s underpinnings hold it back somewhat from seeming totally modern and competitive with other premium brands despite the car’s premium feel.