Review: 2009 Volvo XC70 T6 Review

Saab's 9-3 Turbo X SportCombi doesn't live up to the make's potential. So, what's someone seeking a Swede that can haul (cargo as well as ass) to do? Well, Volvo also offers a wagon powered by a turbo six. Any enthusiast would prefer a turbocharged V70 to a turbocharged XC70, the latter essentially a V70 with high ride height, less grippy treads and SUVish exterior styling. But, thanks to lack of enthusiast love for the last R, the V70 isn't available with a turbo in the U.S. So if you want power in a midsize Volvo wagon, it'll have to be the XC70.

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