Wilvo XC70 test drive since 2007
Double purpose
Volvo XC70. Price: Not defined. On sale: Since September 2007.![](http://www.bibipedia.info/media/photo_testi/20529.jpg)
The body design of the new Volvo XC70 resembles an expensive gentleman's costume. From now on, the dark body kit of the lower part became almost invisible to the predecessor in a different way. In addition, massive panels were replaced by conventional coloring, which did not make the car less stylish. On the contrary, he became like an aristocrat, who is nothing cheap jewelry. True, to emphasize the off -road qualities, plastic panels at the corners of the body made more, highlighting relative to the bumperer air intakes. Giant wheel arches indicate serious off -road ambitions.
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When, after the old version, you immediately sit in the new XC, the difference in size is immediately felt. This is especially noticeable in the back seat. There are plenty of legs. We look into the cheat sheet and find that the space for the lower extremities was increased by 48 mm. And the distance between the knees and the back of the seat has become more than 21 mm.
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And also Sweden citizens are obsessed with ecology. They simply do not tolerate exhaust gases. Therefore, in the new Volvo, as an option, a clean salon is offered, which consists of electronic climate control and air quality control systems. Press the opening button on the remote control, and ventilation automatically turns on. The salon is ventilated for a minute if the temperature overboard above 10 degrees. A useful addition to people suffering from asthma and allergies.
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We drive up to a steep and slippery rise, but we do not storm the mountain right away, but stop at the foot. So it will be more difficult. Using a steering wheel switch, activate the electronic parking brake. We are waiting for the instructor’s command. Second, two, five start! Pressing on the gas pedal turns off the smart handbrake, and the car without the slightest slip literally rushes to the top. Here we are on the plateau. Here you can check the controllability on the ground soaked from the water. At first, it is quite scary to maneuver among the thick pines, but gradually the car seems to share confidence with the driver. At low speed, the steering wheel spin easily. But when the trees outside the window merge into a single wall, the wheel is noticeably heavy. This works the function of adjustable effort. In the parking lot or when overcoming off -road, the amplifier works at full power. With an increase in speed, the computer gives a person the opportunity to feel the way on his own. True, our brother does not trust much. During the maneuvers, there is a turn of the DSTC dynamic stabilization system and control, which is included in standard equipment. If necessary, the computer automatically reduces the craving of the motor, slowing down with one or more wheels to avoid drift.
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Driving
Three operating modes allow you to radically change the nature of the car from supercom's to sports.
Salon
Interior XC70 The embodiment of Scandinavian design. Everything is restrained, strict, practical.
Comfort
In the cabin, even people of high stature will be conveniently accommodated.
Safety
Electronic stabilization systems are responsible for the behavior of the car. A person’s mistakes are corrected by a computer. Passive safety is traditionally at a high level. Nobody will surprise anyone to get five stars on Euro NCAP tests.
Price
Not determined.
Technical characteristics Volvo XC 70
Dimensions, mm 4838x1861x1604
Gasoline engine, 3192 cm3, 238 hp/6200 min-1
Automatic transmission, 6-speed
Dynamics 0-100 km/h, from 8.6
Maximum speed, km/h 215
Competitors Audi Allroad Quattro, Subaru Outback
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Compromising solution between SUV and a city car.
- A large number of buttons requiring preliminary familiarization.
Our opinion
Volvo experts refreshed the appearance of the XC70, leaving the main concept unchanged. This approach will preserve the former fans of the car and attract new customers. The novelty is literally stuffed with electronic systems. In general, the debutant is worthy of a very good assessment. It is these cars that are suitable for Russia and in the city are good, and they are not stuck on the off -road.
Source: Magazine 5 wheel [July 2007]