2010 Volvo XC70 Review, Walkaround, Exhaust, Test Drive

Station wagons are soo uncool right? We don't think so, maybe there's something wrong with us? Nope, car enthusiast tend to love wagons, you essentially get all the practicality of an SUV with car like fuel efficiency and handling. That's not always the case, as the current Volvo XC70 feels a bit more like an SUV and drinks gas like an SUV as well. It's still a great family vehicle but we think the brand needs to offer something more to bring new buyers to the family.

[Adrian-sdpj]

I swear that when this guy prepares to do a review, he picks one word and attempts to use it as much as possible. That days word was PRACTICAL

[rodgreaves]

I own a 2013 T6AWD and love it. Just took it cross country. What a blast-tons of power and wonderful comfort. Best car I every purchased.

[glenmorgan]

I hope you let the vehicle engine temperature warm up before revving the crap out of it.

[UDPride]

I think the 3.2 is more than fine for 95% of duties. These wagons are for hauling the tribe cross-country and conquering snowcapped highway peaks. If you're gunning it often, I think you bought the wrong kind of vehicle to begin with. The 3.2 will likely be less maintenance and can run on the cheaper gas. Once you're up to highway speeds everybody is going the same pace anyway.

[TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I love older Volvos, they're very unique interiors, but also nice interiors~ Obviousy the Volvo we have now is completely different in terms of design language and quality, but it is nice to see what the older Volvo interiors were like. I see quite a lot of newer Volvos, mainly the XC90. But with Volvo cars, it's nice to see how well they integrate the practicality in their vehicles with some cool quirks. It's nice to see the Swedish quirks, as we're all used to Japanese, American, and German cars.

[importcarenthusiast]

Really great review!!!
I, personally, am a big fan of wagons, and this is one of my favorites.

[johnnydevil]

I love my Volvo !! 217k on my 95 Volvo 850

[theredline]

What makes you think the engine was cold? It was up to full running temperature the whole time...

[KrissKross]

Thanks for showing Volvo some love! Their crossovers are pretty popular and I still see a good number of 240's around. I'm disappointed we don't get the V40, I hope Volvo stays around.

[LaytonKnightt]

Volvos always have the most comfortable seats.

[valentinzday]

Thank you for the review, this helps alot with making my decision in buying this car

[satnitcboy]

Just watched your review of the newer Mazda 6 - that one's available around the world as a wagon, and it looks great. We're down to the XC70 and e-class wagons as the only larger ones in the US. Looking forward to the v80 that's said to be coming soon-ish - but with all the wagon drop-outs of the past few years in the US (A6, 5-series, V70,
Passat etc) I think a model like the Mazda 6 could do well.

[Taikafirr]

The V70 wagon IS still in production, it´s just not imported to the US anymore.

[dawsonfarr]

.Great blend of knowledge skepticism and experience. I'm subscribing.

[transmoongoddess]

I feel like you missed the main components the problem here is you were to Young ? Revving the engine, listening to the exhaust sound, how fast you can go are what teenagers and kids in there 20s look for . Safe, like auto stop, anti-lock brakes, and a load of other features you missed, who is your audience?,

[Visionery]

There's no better way to clear the cobwebs then by revving the hell out of an engine, better still if it's cold. :(

[svenskfox]

I love these cars. I'm considering replacing my GTI with one in a few years

[theredline]

We were wondering the same thing, we did like the styling of this car a lot.

[BorisHooiBoef]

This is the first time i've seen a XC70 without a diesel engine! Such a different market is the US!

[integrazlover]

I love Volvos, got a 2000 V70 and a 96 850 Turbo