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EXECUTIVE STRESS RELIEF

D5 ALIVE!

PETROLEUM SPIRIT

BIG BEAST

Volvo's XXL SUV gets another minor refresh and a little more power. But is it enough to keep it on the pace? Andy Enright decides.

THE ICE IS RIGHT

HIGHER ASPIRATIONS

XC BEAST

The Volvo XC90 has been steadily evolved since its introduction in 2002. This year's vintage sees some useful further improvements. Andy Enright reports.

DO YOU THINK I'M XC?

ABILITY REFINED

If you want genuine all-weather ability from the definitive estate car, the XC70 answers the call. Andy Enright reports...

SMART LOGIC

INTELLIGENT DESIGN

Volvo's first compact 4x4 is also one of the very best. Jonathan Crouch reports

SWEDISH CHARGER

Flagship for Volvo's impressive XC60 range is the thirsty but powerful T6 model. Jonathan Crouch reports

OPEN WIDE AND SAY R

Sales of the XC60 has exceeded Volvo's most optimistic forecasts. Andy Enright takes a look at the sporty R-DESIGN trim level.

SAFE CRACKER

Volvo's XC60 is safe, versatile and, with D5 diesel power, it can be respectably economical too. Jonathan Crouch reports.

EYES ON THE SIZE

V FOR V70

ESTATE MANAGEMENT

If you're looking for the definitive estate car, look no further. Andy Enright reports on the Volvo V70.

SAUCY SWEDE?

T TIME

If you're looking for the definitive estate car with a punchy petrol engine, look no further. Andy Enright reports on the Volvo V70.

PINT IN A QUART POT

A 1.6-litre petrol engine in a huge Volvo V70? Andy Enright wonders how this can possibly work.

DRIVING THE SWEDISH ECONOMY

A 1.6-litre diesel engine in a huge Volvo V70? Andy Enright investigates.

SIMPLE PLEASURES

Volvo's V70 is a big estate from the old school but how will it fair with Volvo's high-tech D5 diesel installed? Steve Walker reports.

IT'S A D3 FOR ALL

The big estate is Volvo's trademark car, so does the latest V70 D3 show the Swedish marque back on top of its game? Steve Walker takes a look.

PARKING IS SUCH SWEDE SORROW

JOINING THE COUNTRY SET

SOCKET TO 'EM

With its V60 Plug-In Hybrid, Volvo shows the way forward to a 281bhp, 155mpg car. Sounds too good to be true? Andy Enright reports.

ECONOMY DRIVE

Volvo demonstrates how the estate car has come of age with its sleek and economical V60 DRIVe. Andy Enright reports.

SWEDISH REAL ESTATE

Volvo estates aren't what they used to be. Steve Walker checks out the V60 D3 Sports Wagon.

V TO DO WHAT YOU WANT

Volvo estates aren't what they used to be. Steve Walker checks out the V60 Sports Wagon.

V GOOD

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