2012 Volvo XC70 Review
The Volvo XC70 is the quintessential station wagon, the most "Volvo-like" Volvo on the road today. Having one parked in my driveway takes me back to my childhood — riding to and from school in a wood-paneled station wagon, dressed in my finest monogrammed velour jumpsuit, John Denver (on eight-track) filling the voluminous interior.
With the exception of its exterior design, which hasn't evovled enough from the old-school station wagon of the '70s, the 2013 Volvo XC70 is every bit as comfortable and practical a family hauler as its ancestor.
The 2012 XC70 comes in a variety of configurations. I drove the mid-level T6 AWD with a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive. The entry-level 3.2 has front-wheel drive. See these trims compared side-by-side with the top-level T6 Platinum AWD here. This year's XC70 hasn't changed much since the previous model year. See the 2012 and 2011 compared here.
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Use of Additives
With the exception of gas line antifreeze during winter months, do not add solvents,
thickeners, or other store-bought additives to your vehicle's fuel, cooling, or
lubricating systems. Overus ...
Folding down the cargo area cover's rear flap
The cargo area cover's rear flap points horizontally
when the cover is retracted (rolled up).
To fold it down:
- Pull the flap slightly rearward past its supports
and fold it down.
NOTE
On mod ...
Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from
the inside
The switch on the driver's door armrest can be
used to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate,
and to set the alarm.
Each door can also be ...