Comments on: 2008 Volvo XC70 review http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/ Resource for Car Reviews, News, Advice, Road Tests, Green Cars, Hybrids Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dreama http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-256022 Dreama Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:07:52 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-256022 no 7 seater? no 7 seater?

]]> By: sakegaby http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-218670 sakegaby Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:01:06 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-218670 Best car for kids run !!!....booster seats, big boot, lovely diesel engine, silky smooth ride. I love this car. Best car for kids run !!!….booster seats, big boot, lovely diesel engine, silky smooth ride.
I love this car.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-115586 Andrew Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:15:58 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-115586 Picked up my 2009 XC70 D5 LE on the 31st Jan. The towing capability of the XC70 is much better than the 3.0L GU ST Patrol that I used to have even though it is only rated to 2100kgs. With my 1500kg boat on the back I am getting 13-14L/100kms, and 7-8L/100kms without the boat on the back. The Volvo diesel has really surpassed my expectations. The Volvo diesel has the grunt of a truck with the comfort that you expect from a European touring car. Picked up my 2009 XC70 D5 LE on the 31st Jan. The towing capability of the XC70 is much better than the 3.0L GU ST Patrol that I used to have even though it is only rated to 2100kgs. With my 1500kg boat on the back I am getting 13-14L/100kms, and 7-8L/100kms without the boat on the back. The Volvo diesel has really surpassed my expectations. The Volvo diesel has the grunt of a truck with the comfort that you expect from a European touring car.

]]> By: Trebor http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-79881 Trebor Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:03:14 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-79881 I'm looking to replace my outback H6 which I have found to be fantastic, except when pulling a loaded popup van. Fuel tank too small, with consumption up 16-18lts/100 & had to turn AC off as engine almost overheating on 40deg day. I have test driven both petrol and diesel XC70 found diesel a little noisier Any thoughts on towing, which diesel would be best compared to most of year. Im travelling 80km/day in suburban/ city traffic. Also is there a new XC70 and a new Outack out later this year? I’m looking to replace my outback H6 which I have found to be fantastic, except when pulling a loaded popup van. Fuel tank too small, with consumption up 16-18lts/100 & had to turn AC off as engine almost overheating on 40deg day.
I have test driven both petrol and diesel XC70 found diesel a little noisier Any thoughts on towing, which diesel would be best compared to most of year. Im travelling 80km/day in suburban/ city traffic.
Also is there a new XC70 and a new Outack out later this year?

]]> By: The Stig http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77805 The Stig Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:01:11 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77805 Yes, I would have a V70 if I could but I need the extra ground clearance for when I travel out to farms and so on. For me, the XC70 is the right solution but if you only need onroad performance, the V70 would be a good thing ! Yes, I would have a V70 if I could but I need the extra ground clearance for when I travel out to farms and so on. For me, the XC70 is the right solution but if you only need onroad performance, the V70 would be a good thing !

]]> By: weirluo http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77777 weirluo Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:11:38 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77777 Thanks Stig, coming from a family that has had three Subaru Foresters, I don\'t see myself getting another SUV. Either a real 4WD like LR D3, or a proper family car. So I am more likely to get the V70 instead of XC70. My three forester experience proves that the extra little ground clearance is too much a sacrifice of on-road performance. In the end, I have never been confident enough to take SUV off road with the extra ground clearance. The V70 has AWD too, so it should be enough for snow driving holidays and some gravel road driving. Thanks Stig, coming from a family that has had three Subaru Foresters, I don\’t see myself getting another SUV. Either a real 4WD like LR D3, or a proper family car. So I am more likely to get the V70 instead of XC70.

My three forester experience proves that the extra little ground clearance is too much a sacrifice of on-road performance. In the end, I have never been confident enough to take SUV off road with the extra ground clearance.

The V70 has AWD too, so it should be enough for snow driving holidays and some gravel road driving.

]]> By: The Stig http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77666 The Stig Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:46:44 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77666 Any aspect in particular ? It is just the right combination of size, comfort, safety and performance for me while not being too "flashy". Well built. Not the best handling wagon around but what do you expect from increased ground clearance. Any aspect in particular ?

It is just the right combination of size, comfort, safety and performance for me while not being too “flashy”.

Well built. Not the best handling wagon around but what do you expect from increased ground clearance.

]]> By: weirluo http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77542 weirluo Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:57:57 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77542 The Stig,can you tell more about it? it\'s truely under rated by some other reviews in my opinion. when a car is pruchase mainly for carrying family, well, I can\'t say on road performance like X3 is more critical than safty, convenience and comfort. The Stig,can you tell more about it?

it\’s truely under rated by some other reviews in my opinion. when a car is pruchase mainly for carrying family, well, I can\’t say on road performance like X3 is more critical than safty, convenience and comfort.

]]> By: The Stig http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77516 The Stig Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:37:50 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77516 Well, I have mine now. It feels a quality machine. Love the features. Nice discrete luxury AWD wagon. Very happy so far. Well, I have mine now. It feels a quality machine. Love the features. Nice discrete luxury AWD wagon. Very happy so far.

]]> By: weirluo http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77417 weirluo Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:44:15 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/8502/2008-volvo-xc70-review/#comment-77417 looks like a great family car! looks like a great family car!

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