2016 VOLVO XC70 | VOLVO XC70 cross country performance review - 18-inch alloy wheels and heated front seats ar now standard on the 2016 Volvo XC70. The 300-hp turbo I-6 has been discontinued while the 3.2 AWD trim has been replaced by the T5 AWD variant.
Essentially a raised wagon, the 2016 Volvo XC70 is a two-row crossover available in front- and all-wheel-drive configurations. A replacement, reported to be called the V90, will be revealed sometime in late 2015 and early 2016 aboard the successor to the S80 midsize luxury sedan, which is the automobile that the XC70 is based on.
2016 VOLVO XC70 cross country performance review
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| VOLVO XC70 cross country performance review |
Front drive XC70s are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 rated at 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque while all-wheel-drive-equipped variants utilize a 2.5-liter turbocharged I-5 with 250 horsepower and 266 lb-ft. An eight-speed automatic is the only gearbox available on front-drive XC70s while all-wheel-drive models are equipped with a six-speed unit. Fuel economy is class competitive, with front drive models achieving up to 23/31 mpg city/highway. opting for the all-wheel-drive XC70 drops those numbers down to 19/26 mpg.
2016 VOLVO XC70 cross country review
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Since it’s technically a midsize wagon with additional ground clearance, the volvo 2016 XC70 possesses wonderful cargo space with up to 33.3 cubic feet behind the second row and 72.1 cubic feet with the 40/20/40 split folding rear seats down. passenger area is generous for four adults, making the XC70 a perfect family vehicle. A folding front passenger seat is additionally available as a part of the Convenience package in base models and as standard within the platinum trim
The Volvo XC70 is essentially a raised version of the third-generation V70 midsize wagon that was sold in the United States between 2007 and 2011.
2016 VOLVO XC70 cross country interior review
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| VOLVO XC70 cross country interior review |
good
- Spacious interior for passengers and cargo
- Front-drive models are fuel economical
- Available with lots of safety features
bad
- Long overdue for a replacement
- New turbo-four isn’t accessible with all-wheel drive
Competitors
- Audi Allroad
- BMW X1
- Volvo V60 cross country
- Subaru Outback
- Land Rover Discovery Sport
Price
$ 38,304
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