24 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 16, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Experience the performance of the all new Volvo XC70 Continued from Page 22 road-holding allied to high stability. Thanks to the design of the body structure and the optimized use of different grades of high-strength steel, the torsional rigidity has been increased by no less than 15 percent compared to the previous XC70 model. Good torsional rigidity is the very basis of the vehicle's excellent ride and road-holding properties. A great deal of attention has been paid to features such as the suspension system and engine installation to ensure high-class comfort. In order to provide the necessary get-you-there ability on difficult surfaces, the XC70 has raised ground clearance, riding 8.27 inches. The all-new Volvo XC70 is equipped with Volvo's all-wheel-drive system. The system distributes drive between the front and rear wheels to ensure the best possible road grip. "Some off-road vehicles have an extra low gear for crawling, but we have chosen a more sophisticated solution that better suits our XC concept," says Ahlborg. "It's called Hill Descent Control (HDC) and makes it easier to crawl in bottom gear on steep downhill slopes. The driver can easily take command over HDC by pressing the accelerator or brake pedal. Changing gear automatically disengages HDC. Speed-dependent power steering is available as an option, delivering more servo assistance at low speeds. For instance, the system facilitates "crawling" slowly on difficult surfaces. Servo assistance is reduced as speed rises, disappearing entirely at higher cruising speeds. To provide the driver with the most optimum road feed- back, the servo effect can be adjusted via the vehicle's information and set-up system. Three levels of servo assistance are available. In order to assist the driver when starting on an uphill gradient, the all-new XC70 has a smart, electrically operated parking brake system known as Power Parking Brake. The parking brake is engaged by pushing a lever to the left of the steering wheel and disengaged by pulling the lever. DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) is standard in the all-new XC70. This is a stability-enhancing system that when necessary reduces engine torque and applies carefully calculated braking power to reduce the risk of a skid. "By combining systems such as AWD and DSTC we can offer a driving experience of extremely high caliber," says Ahlborg. "By building on the modern S80 base when we designed the all-new XC70 model, we have been able to improve both comfort and the scope for utilizing the vehicle in an intelligent way." What's New Inside The all-new XC70 model represents Scandinavian design at its best; that is to say every detail has been designed, focusing on clean lines and intelligent functionality. "One could say that the XC70 has a dual personality," says Jonathan Disley, Volvo's interior designer. "On weekdays it's a sophisticated and elegant vehicle for an active urban life. Come the weekend and it transforms into a rugged partner for all kinds of exciting adventures." The distance from front to rear passengers has been extended, rear legroom and rear knee clearance have increased and the width at shoulder height has been increased in the front seats. Volvo's front seats are regarded by many as the very best on the market. The seats (powered adjustable, optional) are designed to offer the best possible support and comfort, even on long trips. Heating of the front seats when the weather turns chilly can be selected at a choice of three temperature settings. The rear seat too can be specified with heating, which includes separate switches for each of the two outer seats and, as in the front seats, three temperature settings. The XC70 driver has a wide range of scope for adjusting the vehicle's comfort functions to suit his or her personal needs and wishes. One of the selectable functions is automatic operation of the rear defroster. Another example is the speed-dependent power steering, which can be set at one of three levels via the information system. "The all-new Volvo XC70 is synonymous with versatility and enhanced capability," says Ahlborg. The rear seat splits 40/20/40, with two very comfortable seats and a convenient armrest in between. The center backrest can be folded to make space for long cargo items or raised to provide an additional seat. "Volvo's audio systems are among the very best in the automotive world today," says Ahlborg. "And obviously only the best is good enough in a vehicle of the caliber of the all-new XC70. 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