THOSE in the market for a mid-sized all-wheel drive wagon would be forgiven for overlooking Volvo’s XC70. Based on the front-wheel drive V70 wagon, it’s the little brother to the Swedish brand’s first dedicated, full-size SUV, the XC90. While XC90 has grabbed plenty of headlines since its launch in mid-2003, after initially substituting a fair slice of V70 wagon sales the passenger car-based XC70 has failed to attract the type of sales recorded by the influx of more mainstream medium SUVs. A number of model name changes in its six-year life has also ensured its low profile on the public’s SUV radar. Volvo Cars Australia hopes to change all that by revising the local XC70 line-up to just one model, as part of mild facelift that includes gentle cosmetic massaging, more equipment and better value.