Driving Impressions
Volvo's smallest wagon is just as refined and tightly built as the bigger V70, if a bit snug inside. Performance is a strong point with the turbocharged model, but the T5's ride can get rough on harsher surfaces and a little jittery even when rolling through moderate imperfections. The T5's manual gearbox operates easily, and Volvo's automatic operates smoothly. An all-wheel-drive V50 behaved admirably on snow and ice.
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Behind the wheel
Driving the XC70's turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 took some getting used to. I
appreciated the surprisingly zippy kick-in-the-pants feel, as opposed to the
sluggishly heavy acceleration I anticipated ...
Lighting panel
Overview, light switches
1 Thumb wheel for adjusting display and
instrument lighting
2 Rear fog light
3 Headlights/parking lights
Instrument lighting
Illumination of the display and instrumen ...
Windows and optional moonroof
The ECC system will function best if the windows
and optional moonroof are closed. If you
drive with the moonroof open, we recommend
that you manually adjust the temperature and
blower control (th ...