I'm new to Volvo ownership having just purchased a 2015 XC70 D5 Auto AWD. It has the non self levelling rear suspension.
I always tow with a 4wd vehicle. I like the smug feeling when I rescue our friends from snow or mud in winter.
I tow a 1500kg single axle caravan which I have just towed to Cornwall & back.
Having previously had a sport saloon with very hard suspension I actually found the more supple XC70 suspension to be a boon yet it was firm enough that my nose weight of 80kgs plus the weight of food and dog in the rear did not cause rear sag or excess bounce.
Then the legendary D5 and auto box with sport mode. Awesome. Hills ? What hills ?
Fuel wise we made 31mpg on the way home yesterday and I wasn't hanging about. It was quite windy on the M5 which the XC70 dealt with easily.
Reviews in magazines can be biased especially when a vehicle tested is not from the VAG group.
I like mine. You may or may not like it.
HTH
Cheers
Dave
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