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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Electrical system
General information
12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alternator.
Single pole system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors. The
negative terminal is connected to the ...
Using City Safety
NOTE
The City Safety™ function is activated automatically
each time the engine has been
switched off and restarted.
On and Off
In certain situations, it may be desirable to
switch City Safety ...
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 ...