Volvo XC70 3.2 auto: One Minute Test Drive
Date:
05 February 2008
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Author: Tristan Young
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Category: | Estate | Price range: | £30,300-£35,370 | Key Rival: | Audi Allroad | |
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What's new: Our first chance to get our hands on the 3.2-litre petrol version of Volvo's new XC70 - the off-roader based around the V70 estate.
Excellent: The 3.2-litre engine may be the thirsty option, but it does wonders for the driving experience. The six-cylinder, rather than the powerful but heavy D5 diesel, is light, responsive and refined.
Good: Price may look steep but high levels of equipment mean it's attractive against rivals such as the Audi Allroad.
Average: A cost per mile of 54.1p is middling while all-wheel drive and powerful engine work well for towing or tackling light off-roading.
Poor: The downside to picking the 3.2-litre petrol is a combined fuel figure of 24.8mpg and a 35% BIK attracting 272g/km of CO2.
Verdict: Straight-six engine is easily the pick of the XC70 range, but fuel costs may deter buyers.
Verdict Straight-six engine is easily the pick of the XC70 range, but fuel costs may deter buyers. |
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