The Volvo XC70 is a mid-sized estate car which was designed to replace the Volvo 850. It is essentially a Volvo V70 with a hint of 4X4 thrown in.
Insurance Groups: 29 - 40
MPG Range: 25 - 63
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Volvo XC70 Overview
The Volvo XC70 will appeal to a broad group of buyers. The car is durable and versatile enough to be used as a workhorse, or elegant and comfortable enough to be used as a family vehicle.
Background
The Volvo XC70 was originally called the V70 Cross Country before adopting the abbreviated 'XC' badge. The brand is now highly recognized and a popular sub-brand. The car has under gone some significant enhancements in order to keep the car fresh and competitive.
The latest round of exterior styling tweaks are not entirely successful, with plastic headlamp lenses replacing the more attractive glass used previously, and oversized skidplates but the XC70 still has plenty of appeal among buyers and remains competitive. Interior revisions have been minimal and that is due largely to the fact that the car’s cabin was already one of the most comfortable and spacious cabins of any estate car.
The XC70 is unsurprisingly safe and built to a very high standard, yet has been criticised for leaning to far on the side of an estate rather than a 4X4, with average off road abilities when compared to its competitors.
Overview
The XC70 is a well built, good family car which has the potential to appeal to a huge market. However, it falls short of being a real 4x4 and is too expensive when compared to the very similar V70.
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