Volvo XC70

First drive: 2012 Volvo XC70 T6 with Polestar upgrade

First drive: 2012 Volvo XC70 T6 with Polestar upgrade


When we tested the Volvo XC70 crossover wagon late last year, it turned out to be one of the biggest surprises ever, as we timed it in the 0-100 kph run to be quicker than many sports cars. It certainly lived up to Volvo’s tradition for building flying bricks. But Volvo’s local dealer wanted us to try it out again, this time with a Polestar ECU upgrade.

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So we got a 2012 Volvo XC70 T6

So we got a 2012 Volvo XC70 T6


Apparently we’re the first local media to drive this Volvo XC70. Not the most popular of cars here, but it has been around for a few years now, on and off, in this iteration. But for 2012, there are major changes under the skin. First and foremost, this is the T6 model.

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