Fitted with a slightly detuned version of the five-cylinder diesel engine in the V50, this model also differed by having six-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration was brisk and seamless but I found the V70 more seriously affected by crosswinds. Nothing dangerous, but at the limit it seemed the V70 was slightly less in control of its caravan than the V50.
Nice features included a really easy restart on our 17% gradient and an effective electronic parking brake. A good load carrier, and pretty detailed towing information in the handbook. Nice and level when hitched up, but not the cheapest in terms of running costs.
| Caravan weight |
Noseweight limit |
Drive |
Cyls/CC |
bhp@rpm |
lb/ft@rpm |
CO2 g/km |
Ins group |
Price |
Tested |
|
1,511kg |
75kg |
FWD |
5/2400 |
163@ 4000 |
340@1750 |
195 |
14E |
£28,945 |
2008 |
Volvo V70 2.4D SE
