Driving Impressions
Even when equipped with the automatic transmission, the V50 2.4i accelerates with spirit, though the engine growls when pushed. Despite a taut suspension, ride comfort is generally satisfactory, but the sedan can hit some bumps rather hard. We have yet to drive the newly upgraded T5.
Stable on the road, the V50 maneuvers easily and delivers appealing control. Curves produce only modest body lean, and it's easy to forget that you're piloting a wagon as opposed to a sedan. Occupants tend to sit on top of the seats rather than in them, but they still prove supportive and comfortable during long drives.
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Shiftlock
When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector
is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the
selector from this position, the ignition must be
in mode II (see page 82) or the engine must
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Storing the position
The mirror positions are stored in the key memory when the vehicle has been locked
with the remote key. When the vehicle is unlocked with the same remote control the
mirrors and the driver's s ...
Safety
Crash tests have not been conducted on the 2012 Volvo XC70. As is required of
all 2012 models, it has standard antilock brakes and an electronic stability
system with traction control. It also com ...