The V70 compares well against rivals from BMW, Mercedes and even Audi, with a good level of equipment and features. Solid quality and a highly regarded image will ensure good residuals too.
The V70 feels like it’s been carved out of solid rock and will outlive most other estates on the road. Proper maintenance is essential to ensure there are no major problems.
Despite its girth (two inches wider than the previous version) it’s agile and relatively easy to drive around town or on twisty B-roads. Grip and handling are better than average. It’s at home on motorways and best when shrinking vast mileages. Cross Country combines this with competent off-road and towing abilities, although it couldn’t challenge a Shogun or Discovery.
The V70 compares well against rivals from BMW, Mercedes and even Audi, with a good level of equipment and features. Solid quality and a highly regarded image will ensure good residuals too.
The only reason it misses out on a full five star rating is the lack of leg and foot room for the middle rear passenger and the rear bench is only sculpted to seat two in comfort. It’s roomier than the previous version and front and rear seats are superb. You can even opt for a folding rearward-facing extra bench seat for two children in the luggage compartment complete with head rests and three point seatbelts. There are handy bins and storage compartments, a retractable split rear net to partition the vast luggage area and other clever features. The ride is smooth and comfortable, especially in the softer sprung Cross Country, although the T5 versions are harsher.
Airbags everywhere including inflatable curtains, solid structure and numerous safety features, like integrated lift-up child booster cushions in the rear seats, and WHIPS whiplash protection system, makes this one of the safest cars on the road.
Immobiliser, alarm and remote locking with deadlocks are all standard, but it would be worth fitting a tracker system.
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