Performance:
There are three petrol engines, starting with a turbocharged, five-cylinder, 197bhp 2.5-litre unit, a 235bhp 3.2-litre and the 282bhp twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre T6, which comes with four-wheel drive. The ageing 2.4-litre five-cylinder diesel engines will remain the most popular sellers. The V70's engines aren't the most cultured and the diesels are very flat when pulling away from a standstill.
Ride & handling:
Even with the dubious benefit of Volvo's Four-C active chassis system (which allows you to manually select three suspension settings), minor road imperfections create a good deal of shudder through the cabin when driving around town. Thankfully, things get better at higher speeds, where body sway is reasonably well contained. Unfortunately, the steering is vague, and a relatively wide turning circle means four-, rather than three-point turns are often necessary.
Refinement:
There's plenty of suspension noise around town and a good deal of mechanical racket is noticeable when accelerating away from a standstill. Fortunately, things are far more relaxed at motorway speeds; road and wind noise are well suppressed, making the V70 a fine touring car.
Behind the wheel:
The V70 has some of the best, most supportive seats we've ever used, and both the driver's seat and the steering wheel have plenty of adjustment. The fascia is neat, attractive and well equipped, and the cabin is solidly built.
Space & practicality:
The V70 is both big and clever. Not only does it have an enormous rear load area, it also has luggage nets and hooks, and straps to prevent your groceries from being thrown around the boot. The rear seat splits 40/20/40 and can be specified with built-in child booster seats.
Equipment:
Standard equipment is generous. All models have alloy wheels, a powered driver's seat, a CD player, and either climate control or air-conditioning. Roof rails and powered windows and door mirrors are also standard, while leather trim and the Four-C active chassis is standard on SE versions and above.
This Volvo V70 Estate 2.0d SE Manual contract hire offer is one of many vehicle contract hire special deals that are currently available from Allied Vehicle Contracts (AVC). We can tailor car / van leasing contracts to meet your individual needs as a business or private individual user. If you are opting out of a company car scheme and are looking for help with a personal contract hire lease or a personal contract plan (PCP) we can provide a special contract proposal for both these forms of finance on your chosen vehicle. This particular Volvo V70 Estate 2.0d SE Manual is also available on a Finance lease (with or without balloon), Hire purchase agreement (HP), Lease Purchase (with balloon) and Contract Purchase with a guaranteed residual value. We can adjust the car / van contract hire lease mileages to suit specific requirements, including 10,000pa, 12,000pa, 15,000pa, 20,000pa, 25,000pa and 30,000pa contracts. The lease hire term can be 18 months, 24 months, 36 months and 48 months. Full maintenance and service inclusive contract hire special offers are also available. For more information on this Volvo V70 Estate 2.0d SE Manual contract hire offer or for any other Volvo contract hire deals call us now on 08000 288323.
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