2012 Volvo XC70 Station Wagon Test Drive & Car Review

www.autobytel.com/volvo/xc70/2... Volvo has been making station wagons for decades. The 2012 Volvo XC70 is the latest in a great line-up of safe vehicles. The XC stands for cross-country meaning this station wagon has all-wheel drive and can go practically anywhere and do anything. The great thing about the 2012 Volvo XC70 is that from the rear seats forward it is essentially a sedan offering you tons of comfort and luxury. But the wagon style rear gives you tons of cargo room. In fact the XC70 offers 72 cubic feet of cargo room. The base price for the 2012 Volvo XC70 is $32,950 with the T6 Platinum AWD model going for $43,650.
There are 2 different engines choices available on the 2012 Volvo XC70. The first is a 3.2 liter inline 6-cylinder that produces 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft. of torque. Fuel economy for this engine is 19 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. The other engine choice is a more powerful turbocharged 3.0 liter 6-cylinder that makes 300 horsepower and 325 lb-ft. of torque. Fuel economy is a bit lower at 17 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. But the increase in horsepower is well worth it.
When it comes to safety the XC70 is packed with the latest and greatest technology from Volvo. There are a myriad of airbags on the XC70 including side impact airbags for the driver and front passenger as well as inflatable curtain airbags for the rear occupants. A Whiplash Protection System is built into the seats as are seatbelt pre-tensioners. The 2012 Volvo XC70 comes equipped with ABS and an Emergency Brake Assist System. The Dynamic Stability Control and Traction Control Systems work to keep the XC70 safely planted. When off-roading the Hill Descent Control system helps to keep the vehicle under control. The XC70 feature high ground clearance for a station wagon and most models come standard with AWD although you can opt for the FWD only system too.
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[@outrigger777]

The XC70 does drive heavy, like it's got a strong grip on the road. But it is very maneuverable. Some people have described it as a very nimble tank. It inspires a strong sense of safety and confidence, and it's a classic Volvo driving feel.

[@tallen35875]

volvo has to be one of the best brands in terms of design and utility. I would own any of their vehicles in a heartbeat. i'm actually surprised that he didn't mention anything about the polestar polestar package that the vehicle was equipped with. it makes the engine give more horsepower and torque

[@ichhasseamerika]

beautiful car. in my desert rave party days , I used to sleep in the back of my Volvo V70 (1998). . . and Im 6'5"(1,96m)!!

[@pol1250]

This is just a great car!! I had a S80 and I loved the interior.

[@pav85rez]

"nobody makes better seats than Volvo" - where can I sign this please :)

[@Troche571]

NJ plates, AZ drive from Canyon Lake to Lake Roosevelt Dam - Nice

[@austinmaness8339]

These Polestar T6's are very hard to find.

[@Tage199]

no, Digs259! I have one home, and it's so good!

[@impreza2010drifty]

I know that the 08 and 07 models only get 15 mpg which really suck because il looking at buying one around that year

[@HBVralph]

got this car!

[@Trahann]

how does it runs

[@werderfreak8601]

+yung k cash It has a comfortable quite ride and has a very nice interior.Go and buy it.

[@toyotadude6771]

@@werderfreak8601 do you still have it? If so, i'm sure you've spent a small fortune for maintenance..or have you?

[@minorthreat5276]

I hv nonturbo and hvnt had a single pblm w 149k on the clock. Seats are amazing as he noted. Also great on hwy at 80mph all day

[@ceylontea5877]

Do you have 3.2 and what year it is?

[@minorthreat5276]

@@ceylontea5877 2012 3.2

[@BenMJay]

My 1999 XC70 has a full size spare where the "nooks and crannies" are in this model. Personally, I like the full sized spare instead.

[@emilmartinsson3003]

there is a spare tire underneath there, and if not a spare tire there is a compressor and tire foam, theres also a jack and some things for the towball and so on

[@tallen35875]

Volvo doesn't sell diesels in the USA. what are you trying to get at?

[@cooperdisciple]

Why did he say he was going to go off road?

[@user-xg8uo9ht5o]

Отличная машина 🚙 берём

[@bigpardner]

How is it that there are no struts supporting the rear gate? Doesn't look like a very safe. sturdy arrangement. I would be nervous loading, unloading the back.

[@Trades46]

There's one; looks straight between the 2 hinges on the top. Intriguing design, but I question long term reliability for it.

[@bigpardner]

Trades46 I was thinking that was a grouping of wires for the rear lights and wiper. Maybe you're right. Thanks.

[@Oockeshoek]

+bigpardner It is actually a very sturdy and strong arrangement, there's a complete mechanism in the roof holding the tailgate..

[@t3chn0m0]

Ehmm, because you can't get a D5 in the US? Btw, the XC70 looks superb.

[@hunati31]

The american version is made in Belgium not in Sweden. Regardless they are pretty good cars.

[@breakspirit]

I'm surprised Volvo made a car that I'd actually like to own.

[@demri123]

Get the diesel D5 and its 40mpg

[@TarenGarond]

'mericans!

[@melvin3r512]

sport wagon

[@xxsweguy]

3.22-3.40 :)

[@Molagmal]

How are cars in the US so cheap? Here in the Netherlands this car is around €90.000 thats $117.000

[@truckerchannelthiraphon5268]

here in the netherlands you pay twice the price !!

[@BenMJay]

socialism.

[@mathiasvdk]

The V70 is alive in every other country. Volvo has a bigger wagon lineup in Europe (V40, V40 cross country, V60, V70)

[@WobblePizza]

Offroad used to mean off the fucking road. If that isn't a road, what is it? Looks like a god damn road to me.

[@dannydevito9514]

Come on Phil Swift beat the shit out of it. I wanna see what this thing can do.

[@richardbrown7799]

Really, a graded dirt road? Hardly offroad.

[@MingGuoLi]

Too bad in America your wagon won't get sold unless the badge is full of stars, even if it's a Volvo, Volkswagen, or Focus. Granted Subaru does know how to make their wagons sporty looking.

[@TheFrogChannel]

A station wagon is just a slammed SUV.

[@davidgolfgti1]

+dayway05 A SUV is just a raised station wagon.

[@seankurth4371]

An SUV is a truck with a permanent bed cover and a second or third row of seats (Suburban vs Silverado), a *crossover* is a lifted wagon, which have existed since the 1930s while crossovers only started to exist about 15 years ago because minivans became uncool, and a car-based SUV is a minivan with a longer hood and without sliding doors. Learn what you're talking about before commenting.

[@FortyDogCake]

Well, look at /watch?v=6umwcSMnmIM Kinda sums it all up, man!

[@elisicamost5959]

To get this car fully loaded, you have to add another 15 or 20K. This is ridiculous.

[@Digs259]

I heard this thing drives like a truck