Volvo V70 2.0 SE 136 bhp as a towcar?

raywell · Feb 17th, 2013, 11:06

Hi, I'm new to the forum and this is my first post. I am looking at buying a brand new V70 2.0 diesel 136 bhp, does anyone have any experience of this as a towcar and if so could you give me any feedback, good or bad please. I went to test drive yesterday and to be honest i was blown away by the ride and general quality of the car. For the past 10 years or more i have been a VAG driver but the V70 couold well be the car to tempt me away, but i'm just a little worried as to it's performance as a towcar. I have read the weights etc and they are excellent, so i know it has the capability but would like some honest reviews of it in action.

Thanks in advance

Ray

Clan · Feb 17th, 2013, 11:18

This engine is detuned in BHP but not torque it still has plenty , i would take another test drive , find a long steep hill and go up it in a high gear from 1500 rpm and see how it pulls you up ..
The horsepower starts to work for you over 3000 rpm . but in any of the D5 D4 D3 versions you find its not very often you venture over 3000 rpm :-)

Feb 17th, 2013, 11:06	#1
raywell New Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2013 11:10 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sheffield	Volvo V70 2.0 SE 136 bhp as a towcar? Hi, I'm new to the forum and this is my first post. I am looking at buying a brand new V70 2.0 diesel 136 bhp, does anyone have any experience of this as a towcar and if so could you give me any feedback, good or bad please. I went to test drive yesterday and to be honest i was blown away by the ride and general quality of the car. For the past 10 years or more i have been a VAG driver but the V70 couold well be the car to tempt me away, but i'm just a little worried as to it's performance as a towcar. I have read the weights etc and they are excellent, so i know it has the capability but would like some honest reviews of it in action. Thanks in advance Ray

Feb 17th, 2013, 11:18	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 08:45 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	This engine is detuned in BHP but not torque it still has plenty , i would take another test drive , find a long steep hill and go up it in a high gear from 1500 rpm and see how it pulls you up .. The horsepower starts to work for you over 3000 rpm . but in any of the D5 D4 D3 versions you find its not very often you venture over 3000 rpm :-) __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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