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The 2012 Volvo XC70 is one of the founders of the luxury estate cars in the off-road look. We have tested the special edition of "Ocean Race" of freshly-lifted wheel drive vehicle.


The basis for the Volvo XC70, the Volvo V70, which can inspire a luxury station wagon with many qualities. Compared to the XC70 V70 is recognized by the round half-side moldings, an even more powerful optics and increased ground clearance that allows him to do off-road, in combination with all-wheel drive, a good progress.

For our test we chose the XC70 D3 to the 163-hp 5-cylinder diesel engine and automatic transmission in the "Ocean Race" edition that hits with 49 340-euros.

The Volvo XC70 Ocean Race has it been a very complete equipment includes ESP, ABS, 6 airbags, fog lamps, DSTC dynamic stability control, luggage space lattice, cruise control, HDC, IDIS (Intelligent Driver Information System), dual-zone climate control, LED ambient lighting, Start / stop button, 18 "alloy wheels, Electric Silver metallic paint, upholstery," Volvo Ocean Race "leather, aluminum deposits in the Ocean Race design and many other Ocean Race logo.

Of course, there are upwards still plenty of room to increase the price, in the case of our test cars were still the Business Pro package, the driver assistance package, the family package, the security comfort package, the Winter Pro package, the dashboard in leather, electrically folding door mirrors including ground lights, a power drivers seat, automatic tailgate, a heater, an electric Glasschiebe-/Hebedach and much more on board.
The 2012 Volvo XC70 has a track while still more robust than the V70, but no less exclusive - quite the opposite. The Ocean Race leather upholstery offer are of a very soft and beautiful leather, the seats but still very good support.

In combination with the leather-covered dashboard and aluminum decorative elements of the interior is then generally very high, and the processing environment and adjusts the price of the vehicle.

Due to the slightly elevated ground clearance, climb into the Volvo XC70 an even easier, the space is just as generous as the V70.

Kudos earned the 575-liter luggage compartment that can be used with a lot of features for securing cargo. In addition to the conventional blind tonneau cover for the XC70 also has a handy grid that can be a handle folded down from the roof lining, protecting the passengers in the event of an emergency stop from flying parts from the trunk. Additionally, there is a folding load floor from the mini-wall fitted with a rubber band or cargo pockets protects against slipping.

The electric tailgate makes one then with both hands to access the cargo area and completes the overall positive impression of decline.
If you combine the Volvo XC70 with the 163-hp 5-cylinder diesel engine, also has chosen a very sensible engines. With a maximum torque of 400 Nm, which is available 1500-2750 rev / min, it has been from the bottom out enough power, and the XC70 can be as well be used for towing.

That the engine compared to the V70 is not quite as tangy effect is due to the slightly elevated ground clearance and four-wheel drive and the associated extra weight. Pass as for the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h 10.8 seconds, top speed is 195 km / h

Of course, the all-wheel drive but also has many positive aspects. Besides the better progress in bad weather and on gentle terrain, the road holding of the four-wheel drive Volvo is again better than the version with front-wheel drive. The XC70 is confident on the road, and despite the increase in construction you realize no tendency to tilt when cornering at speed. The 6-speed automatic sorts the course is not quite as smooth as in other models, their work done but still very good.

In particular, the adaptive cruise control is a pleasant relief to long stretches of motorway. Compared with the first systems of the cruise control is now working much faster and accelerate the vehicle after an obstacle has cleared the way, again quite quickly to the previously selected speed.

For good handling is also ensured by the direct steering and comfortable for a good view of the dual-xenon headlamps with cornering lights, which illuminate the road in all weathers very well.

Despite its length of 483.8 inches, the Volvo XC70 to move quite handy and has good visibility, which also makes it easier parking in tight spaces. For safety, there is also a parking assistant at front and rear, which makes for obstacles and other vehicles reliable attention.
When the volvo XC70 consumption can not be due to increased construction and relevant not just for the aerodynamic attached parts of the V70-rich water. On average, our test vehicle has granted approximately 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers, which is somewhat removed from the work of the promised 6.8 liters.

Anyone who is often in bad weather and in deep winter ranges go and needs all-wheel drive, has found the 2012 Volvo XC70 certainly an ideal companion. For those who do not need four-wheel drive and off-road look, but the V70 is a better choice because he is more agile and less used.

2013 Volvo C30 Electric is the first Volvo with pure electric drive and assigned in advance only for experimental purposes to selected companies. We have yet to test the electric Sweden.

Also, Volvo is looking for alternatives to the combustion engine and the C30 was the first transformed to the electric vehicle. While the body has remained at the same painting, the technique has changed completely.


Visually you can see the electric-C30 in Cosmic Whites paint and the R-Design body kit in Orinoco Blue, resulting in a very successful overall design. Of course, give the number of "Electric" lettering a reference to the drive of the Volvo compact.

The interior can be seen significant differences from the model with an internal combustion engine. In particular, the instrument panel and center console were changed. Instead of the clock you have an energy consumption display that keeps you always up to date, whether it is being consumed or electricity generated by the regenerative braking power.

In the center console there is then a Cuddly little lever in Orinoco Blue, can be chosen between the "N" for neutral, "R" for reverse, "D" for Drive, and "H" for Highway, the desired drive mode.


Powering the Volvo C30 from a 111 hp (82 kW) electric motor, which has from the start of a maximum torque of 220 Nm. The large 24 kWh lithium-ion battery provides the energy required for the operation and to provide a range of up to 150 kilometers.

Once the engine is completely silent, a willingness to moving away from the hand of the power flow display is signaled. If the pointer to "0", you can stop and start driving the desired drive mode.

Already in the first meters of the Volvo developed an enormous power, speed 70 km / h is reached after only 6 seconds. Due to the low center of gravity, the Volvo is also perfect on the road, and it goes like on rails. Beyond the 70 km / h the power process will become somewhat less, the maximum speed of the C30 Electric reached at 130 km / h Very practically it is the highway mode, which keeps the selected speed of the Volvo and the good energy recovery will be suspended.

You virtually silent, gliding over the highway - a really great ride. Approaching then he left, you can bring the lever with a light pressure to the back again into the drive mode and use the braking energy to recharge the batteries. The Volvo delay in this mode so much that you almost do not need to apply the brake.

His stockings plays the electric Volvo but mainly in the urban area, where he no emissions and virtually silent in transit. An electric car that is this much relaxation in everyday life. Through the silent gliding and passengers are relaxed, and the daily traffic jam even bother any more.


Who is above all in the way the city will be able to achieve a realistic range of 120 kilometers. In our standard consumption game including a car ride, we arrived at a value of 100 kilometers, which is not bad.

The quite good value is achieved by a particularity in the energy supply. The Volvo C30 Electric is in fact equipped with a 14.5-liter bio-ethanol fuel, supplies of heating and air conditioning system with energy and thus for these energy guzzlers is not using the power from the batteries, which ultimately is good for the reach.

On the whole, the 2013 C30 has even three cooling systems. One provides for the heating or cooling of the interior, one cools the battery unit when required, and the electric motor and the drive electronics are water cooled.

With 100 kilometers of range should the daily errands and go to work for most people can cope. Above all, who has a garage, will benefit from a completely new quality of life. The first advantage is that the garage without petrol or diesel fumes RECOURSE, the second advantage is that that the car can be recharged from the comfort of your home. The charge is extremely simple and very well thought out even at Volvo.

While some electric cars necessarily need to secure the socket to 16A, you can select the desired on-board computer via the Volvo C30 Electric charging energy. These products range from 8A to 16A, and the load can thus be made of any household outlet. First, the power cord is plugged in, then in the front grill built-in socket Volvo. The third step is to check the box on the charger to start charging more, or can not perform a check in advance.


Slightly irritating then, only the relatively loud noise charge, which accompanies the current charge. Using blue or bright flashing light in the dashboard behind the windscreen you can see the charging status of the car. The slower it takes to flash the lamp, the fuller the batteries are charged. A permanent light signals then the full charge of the unit of energy.

While the Volvo C30 Electric is not the most ideal car for vacation trips, so it is for those who have to deal with especially short trips, a great alternative because it is absolutely suitable for everyday use and fun to drive (at least until Highway pace) was prepared.

 

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