Volvo XC70 D4

Volvo has always been a true icon of a functional and family car at the same time. The cars of the Swedish brand, famous for the production of almost regular station wagons, are still valued for classic values, with quality and durability in the foreground. Unfortunately, the model revolution in the Volvo ranks left only one model with a brick-shaped station wagon alive. The XC70 model, despite more than eight years on the market, still keeps up with the competition - offering us functionality, driving comfort, safety and independence.

The XC70 is actually a normal V70 station wagon , but with greater ground clearance , an incredibly comfortable chassis, plastic body covers and, until now, with a 4x4 drive. The D4 variant with front-wheel drive is an exception.

We will not elaborate on the appearance of the XC70, only the bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights are worth mentioning. Useful during the implementation of holiday plans will turn out to be not only a spacious trunk , but also massive roof rails . As befits Volvo from the old days, the lid (holding 575-1600 liters ) of the trunk was placed vertically - which, together with the optional rear view camera, will facilitate parking and maneuvers on the campsite. Thanks to electric actuators, the lid opens and closes automatically , comfort guaranteed.

Scandinavian interior

In the interior of the XC70, for the first few moments we will feel like in the flagship S80 . The subdued line of the cockpit, perfect quality of workmanship and assembly , as well as rich equipment . In addition to the leather upholstery, full electrics, we can count on ventilated and heated seats, three-zone air conditioning, an extensive Harman & Kardon audio system, a multimedia center with navigation and TV tuner, thanks to which we can watch over a dozen free channels at a standstill.

In terms of spaciousness, the XC70 does not disappoint. There will be plenty of space in the front spacious seats, we just have to get used to a fairly high position behind the wheel. There is also plenty of space at the rear. Two adults or three youngest people will reach their destination without travel fatigue.

Reasonable version of D4

Contrary to appearances, four-wheel drive is not a necessary accessory in everyday life. Volvo specialists knew this very well and introduced the economical variant of the model - the D4 . It is powered by a new design by the Swedes, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel with a capacity of 181 HP and 400 Nm . Such a set cooperates with an eight-speed automatic transmission , which takes care to reduce the consumption of diesel fuel. In practice, the XC70 D4 needs about 8-9 liters in the city , while on the road we will reduce this figure to 5-6 units per 100 km . When towing a caravan (the maximum weight of a caravan with an overrun brake is 2000 kg ), we must take into account that the fuel consumption will increase by 2-3 liters . Regardless of the load we travel with, the XC70 guarantees high driving comfort and a sensational level of active safety . Volvo provides customers with sophisticated safety systems - lane change assistant, blind spot monitoring system, low speed accident prevention system and active cruise control , which is beneficial during long hours of travel.

Volvo XC70 in the economical D4 variant requires an investment of at least PLN 190,000 , after adding extras, the price will easily exceed PLN 250,000 . However, this does not change anything in the functionality and timeless nature of the model.