Volvo V70 T6....my report

[y2blade]

......holy s--t i want this car

3 liter six cyl, 285bhp 400nm

such a pleasant car to spend time in, the in-dash nav system and driver infotainment system is so easy to use unlike the BMW i-drive/nav system

the driving position is very comfy and very good visability all round, the six speed geartronic box is ultra slick, the best auto box i've ever used, the three liter six cyl turbo engine sounds superb when you press the "go" pedal past the half way point

it's a bit quicker than my T5 but the main differance is the mega grip from the clever AWD system, no drama or fuss when pressing on a bit, i had the active chassis in the ADVANCED setting (three settings NORMAL,SPORT,ADVANCED) and it felt very taught in corners but still remained comfortable on bumpy sections...very clever indeed

some pics for you all to enjoy

[Stedman]

They are seriously nice cars! I think the only weak point when comparing those against the Equiv. German metal is the economy. Enjoy, i am massively jealous!!

[y2blade]

Stedman said:

They are seriously nice cars! I think the only weak point when comparing those against the Equiv. German metal is the economy. Enjoy, i am massively jealous!!

it was just a test drive...i'm not changing my old T5...yet

[T5R+]

Have a T5 and thought of buying the new V70 2.0D R-Design. They are not yet available so tried a 2.0D.

Had one out on loan - exactly same colour as yours. Loaded is an understatement
Comms pack
Sat Nav
Winter pack
18" alloys
Tinted rear windows
4C (?) suspension
Sunroof
Perf Leather
Etc
Etc

Volvo refused to sell me the car as has to be on fleet for set period and then can only go to a dealer.

I was shocked at how little fuel it used and held onto 100 in 6th gear. Unsurprisingly, lacks accelerative punch in 6th at motorway speeds.

If you are after a tax efficient company car with great fuel economy - it should be considered.

Kids liked it. Wife still hates Volvos and thought it smaller on the inside than my current car.

Cannot justify running a T6 at todays prices, even if can afford to buy it, but great to hear you liked it.

The first Phase 3 D5 SE Lux under £20K is mine!

[mondayo]

T5R+ said:

Have a T5 and thought of buying the new V70 2.0D R-Design. They are not yet available so tried a 2.0D.

Had one out on loan - exactly same colour as yours. Loaded is an understatement
Comms pack
Sat Nav
Winter pack
18" alloys
Tinted rear windows
4C (?) suspension
Sunroof
Perf Leather
Etc
Etc

Volvo refused to sell me the car as has to be on fleet for set period and then can only go to a dealer.

I was shocked at how little fuel it used and held onto 100 in 6th gear. Unsurprisingly, lacks accelerative punch in 6th at motorway speeds.

If you are after a tax efficient company car with great fuel economy - it should be considered.

Kids liked it. Wife still hates Volvos and thought it smaller on the inside than my current car.

Cannot justify running a T6 at todays prices, even if can afford to buy it, but great to hear you liked it.

The first Phase 3 D5 SE Lux under £20K is mine!

So, did you think it was reasonably quick as a 2.0? And what is a Phase 3 D5?

[y2blade]

mondayo said:

T5R+ said:

Have a T5 and thought of buying the new V70 2.0D R-Design. They are not yet available so tried a 2.0D.

Had one out on loan - exactly same colour as yours. Loaded is an understatement
Comms pack
Sat Nav
Winter pack
18" alloys
Tinted rear windows
4C (?) suspension
Sunroof
Perf Leather
Etc
Etc

Volvo refused to sell me the car as has to be on fleet for set period and then can only go to a dealer.

I was shocked at how little fuel it used and held onto 100 in 6th gear. Unsurprisingly, lacks accelerative punch in 6th at motorway speeds.

If you are after a tax efficient company car with great fuel economy - it should be considered.

Kids liked it. Wife still hates Volvos and thought it smaller on the inside than my current car.

Cannot justify running a T6 at todays prices, even if can afford to buy it, but great to hear you liked it.

The first Phase 3 D5 SE Lux under £20K is mine!

So, did you think it was reasonably quick as a 2.0? And what is a Phase 3 D5?

Phase 1 where the boxy ones 1996-2000


Phase 2 where the 1999-2007


Phase 3 are the 2007-present model

[T5R+]

mondayo said:

So, did you think it was reasonably quick as a 2.0? And what is a Phase 3 D5?

I think it was quick for a 2.0D. One of my colleagues thought it was more akin to a 3.0 petrol whilst taking him home? Found it quick enough to 50mph if you accept it is a 2.0D, however, having been used to a T5 it is an unfair comparison.

To be honest am tempted by the 2.0D if stay in a company car - however, if opt out, will go for the D5 and chip to approx 225bhp.

Need to see if can get a 2.0D R-Design V70 within allowance.

Would definitely consider the 2.0D V70 as I accept it for what it is ..... a cheapish company car to run.

I caught a Civic Integra Type-R napping whilst coming out of roadworks on the M6, as I dropped to 4th and accelerated away. He was so piss*d when he caught up and his passengar pointed out the 2.0D badge on the tailgate.