Driving Impressions
Serving as a thoroughly civilized, tightly constructed road machine, the XC70 cruises effortlessly. A touch on the gas pedal can make the car leap ahead, whether the driver is starting off from a standstill or is passing or merging.
Steering is on the heavy side, but it's not ponderous. Volvo's wagons are stable on the highway and corner well, but they can't be called snappy in urban driving. The XC70's firm suspension copes adeptly with bumps. Ride comfort is excellent on smooth roads. Even though you feel commotion on rough surfaces, not much is transmitted to the occupants.
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Quality and equipment
A passion for high quality lies at the heart of the Volvo brand. This is
inherent not only in the build quality that reflects the ruggedness, durability
and reliability for which Volvo is renowned ...
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps to
improve vehicle control (stopping and steering)
during severe braking conditions by limiting
brake lockup. When the system "senses"
impend ...
Tailgate wiper/washer
Move the lever forward to start the tailgate washer.
1 Intermittent wiping
2 Normal (continuous) wiping
NOTE
The rear wiper is equipped with cut-off function,
which means that it will not oper ...