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Driving dynamics: steering, brakes and transmission
All XC70 models get Volvo's innovative AWD (All-Wheel Drive) transmission as standard. This advanced system, which automatically apportions torque front-to-rear depending on need, improves the XC7 ...

Overview
Volvo's boldly styled and intelligently configured Volvo XC70 AWD (all-wheel-drive) estate offers significantly improved levels of all-road-all-weather ability and an engaging driving experience c ...

Activating/deactivating
The control panel is activated by pressing MODE when the audio system is switched on. It is switched off automatically when the audio system is switched off or by a long press on MODE. ...