It incorporates the Haldex AWD system used on the Volvo S80. The CVT transmission is extremely smooth and mated with the 200plus horsepower provides acceleration of 0-60mph in about 8 seconds. (actual self test, it has improved since new. was 8.9 sec.)
Trip to Florida from WV 29.4 mpg. On the way back, 28.7mpg. I avg. about 24.5mpg back and forth to work, some in town driving (15%) mostly rural (85%). For an AWD and the size, this is fantastic.
Command driving position. You do sit up higher, better visibility.
At 30,000 miles and not one single problem other than a few items fixed (cosmetic) at delivery.
At a sticker price of $29,735 US and discounted to 21,600 then to get 0% on top of that. No brainier.
