Comments on: 2008 Volvo V70 T6 review

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:03:58 +0000

Just back from a test drive on the V70. I must say this is a very excellent car standard. Pretty much comes with everything you need including auto tailgate, auto lights, auto wipers, excellent stereo, rear entertainment, parking sensors and turn in external mirrors.

Its also a fantastic drive. I’ve driven a few cars over the past few weeks and its a really smooth ride with a perfect amount of power for the type of market it is targeting. It was also very quiet to external noise.

My only criticism is that the transmission is not as smooth as the review let me to believe. Its a bit rough on acceleration.

Also has excellent breaking. I took it to about 70kph and slammed on the brakes. The hazard lights kick in and there was the slightest wheel lockup. ABS is excellent.

I’ll be testing the new A4 avant and passat but the V70 is a fantastic luxury wagon which will be hard to beat for the price I think.

By: Hjalle

Hjalle — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:34:20 +0000

it is a shame that we dont get the D5 engine in the v70 (or even a smaller diesel becuase we dont need the power in oz) in oz becuase it is lovely, when i lived in Holland i had a D5 engine in my V70 and it was great and got good feul economy.

By: EL008

EL008 — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:55:08 +0000

Pious will miss the rush of the S60R now that he is in a JAG, especially if it has been modified…

Volvos drivers do not have a need to be “like the rest”

By: mozzee

mozzee — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:20:50 +0000

fantastic drive, its speed is deceptive – particularly when taking off from traffic lights! much more powerful than i first anticipated. love the ability to adjust the feel of the drive with comfort, sport and advanced. kids or no kids, i love this cheeky wagon!

By: o

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:28:43 +0000

sorry said it wrong.

Carmr drivers are the new volo drivers

By: Pious

Pious — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:38:42 +0000

Ouch!! I’ve got 2 volvos – an s60R and a s40T5 – O’s comment really burns! Anyway, the R goes next week for an xf V8, so maybe I’ll be laughing about volvo drivers after that (my wife included). And the best thing about the Jag over the volvo (excluding the badge)? – the ride. Joe is right – volvo is always either too hard, or too “floaty”. …Well, on second thoughts, the ride, the looks, the V8, the interior – they are all pretty hot in the jag…

By: o

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:09:38 +0000

last timke i heard camry drivers were the new volvo drivers.

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:15:44 +0000

Can Volvo not EVER get their suspension right?

Nearly every single review I’ve ever read for a Volvo, ever since I started reading car magazines at age 6, has said that the suspension was “odd” or “bad” in one way or another.

By: Casey

Casey — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:27:07 +0000

A good review on a car with a solid reputation, though I don’t think I could live with that Cranberry Leather personally – a bit too much in an Estate.

By: No Name

No Name — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:10:13 +0000

But there are some pictures to look at Reckless ..Ha Ha ;)

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:54:39 +0000

When I saw the review was 6 pages ling, I lost all interest in reading it.

Just not my cup of tea. Camry drivers might get excited enough to actually accelerate away from the lights, though.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:53:32 +0000

Pracaticality in the shape of a pimp-tastic hearse! Just kidding… Great Car but I’d personally prefer the diesel in a Station Wagon. Suits it better I think. Love the seats but I think id get mine in a different exterior colour.

By: weirluo

weirluo — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:08:44 +0000

Golfschwein, I am sure only a small number of Volvo drivers would behave like that, just as all other drivers, and it could well be an isolated case. I guess that people rarely find Volvo cars connected with performance is where all the “pattern” started from.

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:28:03 +0000

The “Volvo Driver” no longer exists, despite Weirluo’s one-off experience.

First it was the Valiant drivers, then it became Volvo drivers and, yes, it’s now Camry drivers. Always slow off the mark and always the first to piously relinquish their right of way and hold everyone up behind them as they wave through other motorists.

See, you’ve gotta look for a pattern, Weirluo. And there it is!

By: realcars

realcars — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:30:07 +0000

Volvo have always made solid cars with outstanding durability.

By: Iamthestig

Iamthestig — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:44:57 +0000

Well, I am loving my new XC70. First time Volvo driver but I am impressed with the comfort, features and finish.

I have the D5 and that is freeing up nicely. Mid range torque is great. From delivery I am now averaging 8.5l/100kms.

Pics and comments: http://www.flickr.com/photos/2008xc70/

I needed the extra ground clearance and economy (hence the XC70) but the V70 looks a very nice thing indeed…

By: weirluo

weirluo — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:18:41 +0000

Volvo deserves a better reputation here, which has long been damaged by some Volvo drivers. The latest example, last weekend I was driving around Chadsone car park lanes, a new V70 almost didn’t give away, but we both applied emergecy type braking to stopp, well, instead of receiving an apology, I was abused by the lady’s language. What a “bloody Volvo” driver. I am sure not all Volvo drivers are this type but Volvo does have a “mum”’s car badge in Australia…

V70 is still a nice car…

By: Boggy

Boggy — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:03:37 +0000

I have been advised by a very reliable source that we unfortunately wont see the T6 engine in XC70 in oz, you will however see it in the XC60 mid size SUV arriving later this year.

By: TonyB

TonyB — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:51:51 +0000

Yes, haven driven the V70 a couple of weeks ago, the T6 engine is what the XC70 needs. It is already slated for the US market for 2009, but it remains to be seen whether we will see the T6 XC70 in Australia.

By: Pious

Pious — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:17:35 +0000

They should put the T6 into the new XC70. I had one for a few days, and I reckon it is the best thing coming out of volvo in years, and I have pretty much driven all of them. Just could be a touch quicker, and the T6 would do that.