Volvo XC70 2.4 D5 SE Diesel Estates...

If you're after the added security and traction of four-wheel drive, but don't want a large off-roader, then the XC70 is an ideal compromise. It is essentially the V70 estate, but with extra ground clearance, added body protection such as larger bumpers and (on the majority of models) an all-wheel drive system. This makes it ideal if you live in a rural area or regularly have to tow trailers or caravans. It's also very capable in snow and ice. Like the V70,it's well-built with a spacious and classy interior, while the load area is usefully large. There's a good choice of strong engines including the D5 diesel while a front-wheel drive low-emission version badged DRIVe was introduced in mid-2009.

The XC70 was originally available with a 3.2-litre six-cylinder petrol along with the D5 diesel. The 238bhp petrol sounds impressive on start-up and is no slouch either, accelerating from 0-60mph in just 8.1 seconds. It comes with the automatic Geartronic gearbox as standard but while it's very smooth, it's also very thirsty and averages just 25mpg. Unsurprisingly it's the D5 which is vastly more popular. It has less power with 185bhp but crucially delivers more pulling power which is available at lower revs, ideal for towing. As a result, it's not that much slower from 0-60mph (taking 8.8 seconds) and comes with a manual gearbox too. But the biggest difference is economy with the D5 able to return 39mpg. In 2009 the 3.2-litre engine was replaced by a more powerful turbocharged 3.0-litre T6 which has 285bhp and can sprint from 0-60mph in just 7.1 seconds. It's still very thirsty though and averages the same 25mpg fuel economy. There were further changes in 2009 with the D5 upgraded to 205bhp while fuel economy actually improved slightly to 40mpg. At the same time an entry-level 2.4D with 175bhp was added to the line-up as a low-emissions DRIVe model. It's only available with front-wheel drive but performance is respectable with 0-60mph taking 9.1 seconds (9.7 seconds with the Geartronic) while fuel consumption is 47mpg.

Alloy Wheels, Radio/CD, Central Locking, Cruise Control, ABS, Front Armrest, Lumbar Support, Passenger Airbag, Roof Rails, Side Airbags, Traction Control,Power Assisted Steering, Remote Central Locking, Alarm, Audio Remote Control, Front Electric Windows, Front Head Rests, Heated Door Mirrors, Rear Wiper, 3x3 Point Rear Seat Belts, Drivers Airbag, Height Adjustable Drivers Seat, Isofix Child Seat Anchor Points, Service Indicator, Front Fog Lights, Rear Electric Windows, Trip Computer, Electric Door Mirrors, Electrically Adjustable Drivers Seat.

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