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 in such a large wagon. However, it was hard to get the feel for accelerating smoothly during stop-and-go driving without throwing my passengers' heads back into their seats. During one particularly long errand session, my 11-year-old daughter started complaining of some motion sickness.
The braking is soft in comparison, and switching between gently accelerating and more forcefully braking was a challenge the entire week I drove the Volvo.
I've heard others describe the XC70's cornering as topsy turvy and more consistent with an SUV, but this must be highly subjective. To me, the XC70 felt solid and well-connected to the road in corners, while soft enough to float over rough pavement without discomfort.
The EPA estimates the XC70 T6 AWD's mileage at 17/23 mpg city/highway. The less-powerful 3.2 model with front-wheel drive is more efficient, at 19/25 mpg. If you choose this wagon rather than a similarly utilitarian SUV, it shouldn't be for gas-saving purposes. Volvo recommends premium fuel to optimize the XC70's performance.
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Decals
There are various types of decals in the vehicle
whose purpose is to provide important information
in a clear and concise way. The importance
of these decals is explained as follows,
in descending ...
Removing a paired device
1. In Bluetooth mode, press OK/MENU.
2. Turn TUNE to Remove Bluetooth device and press OK/MENU.
3. Select the device to be removed by turning TUNE and confirm by pressing OK/
MENU.
> A questio ...
Disarming the alarm
- Press the Unlock button on the remote key.
> Two short flashes from the car's direction
indicators confirm that the alarm
has been deactivated and that all doors
are unlocked. ...