Volvo XC70 and XC90 take 4x4 accolades
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 29 August 2008
The Volvo XC70 and XC90 won two accolades at 2009 4x4 Magazine awards, fighting off over 70 competitors.
The Volvo XC70 estate car beat the likes of the Audi Allroad and Jaguar X-TYPE AWD to take the top spot in the best 4x4 Estate category, while the Volvo XC90 received highly commended status in the family class.
Volvo Car UK's product manager, Chris Wailes, said, “Volvo's philosophy is to produce cars that not only look and feel good to drive, but can be relied upon to live up to any challenge. It is great to see that this is being recognised.”
Of the Volvo XC70 the 4x4 Magazine judges commented: “Hill descent control, a smooth, responsive D5 engine and gearbox, confident handling and a beautifully finished luxury interior take the estate to new levels of refinement and practicality.”
The Volvo XC90 was praised for its ‘ground breaking safety developments' and 'the best foldaway seven-seat designs on the market,’ as well as 'a fabulously comfortable and relaxed interior’.
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