Volvo V70

With the elegant ergonomics and a large wheelbase, the cabin of Volvo V70 will definitely not fail to impress you. The sophisticated upholstery available in both textile and leather trims makes the car look urbane inside. The ergonomically designed seats have been provided with heating elements and adjustment support. LED interior illumination with 7 individual settings has been provided which further enhances the interior ambiance. Besides that, a 7-inch integrated multimedia display has been provided that works as an interface for navigation, communication and audio controls. Several of storage compartments have been ideally positioned and the boot space of the car measures 575 litres which is large enough to carry your weekend's worth of luggage.

Volvo V70 is a perfect paradigm of a dynamic machine that blends high power with elegant appearance. The car is available in numerous dynamic exterior body color designs that gives you a fair discretion. The roof spoilers, the chrome finished tail pipes and the high gloss black grille makes the car look captivating. The unique diffuser which has been developed to improve the acceleration attributes further enhances the sportiness. The car comes equipped with elegant alloy wheels measuring 16 inch, 17 inch, 18 inch and 19 inch that are available in several captivating designs. V70 is quite an imposing crossover which is quite evident from its dimensions that stand out to be 4814 mm x 1861 mm x 1547 mm (L x W x H) and the wheelbase of the car measures 2816 mm which makes provisions for ample legroom and cabin space inside.

Volvo V70 is available in variants packed with 1.6 litre, 2.0 litre and 2.4 litre diesel engines and 1.6 litre, 2.0 litre, 3.0 and 3.2 litre petrol engines. The car is also available in a 1.6 litre engine powered by the revolutionary flexifuel. The maximum power delivered across all the variants ranges from 115 hp at 3600 rpm to 304 hp at 5600 rpm and the peak torque reached ranges from 240 Nm between 1600 to 4000 rpm to 440 Nm between 2100 to 4200 rpm. Every time you release the accelerator while a gear is engaged, the engine braking energy, that otherwise would be wasted, is fed to the battery which results in a lower fuel consumption. The 1.6 litre diesel engine can deliver an excellent mileage of 22.2 kmpl. The agile character of the car responds quickly to the accelerator. The 3.2 litre petrol engine can dispatch 0-100 km/hr in a mere 6.6 seconds.

The agile handling offered by Volvo V70 is the result of advanced all wheel drive technology which works in harmonics with Instant Traction to help increase driving stability and traction on all road surfaces. The Four-C active chassis provides a choice of three different driving modes which enables simultaneously adjusting each shock absorber to maintain optimal handling. The Swedish automakers have equipped the car with copious of safety features the most notable of them being the advanced City Safety System which automatically stops the car at speed up to 50 km/hr in case of an emergency situation. Besides that, the car has been incorporated with other salient safety features like dual stage airbags for driver and passengers, Anti-submarining protection, Side Impact Protection System and Whiplash Protection System which ensure maximum safety of the riders.

Verdict:

If you are looking for a crossover incorporated with advanced handling and safety features, lavish interiors and a powerful engine, then V70 is the right choice. However, the car lacks in driving experience as compared to that offered by its rival, BMW 2 series Gran Tourer.