The Saab 9-5 is priced and sized about the same and drives delightfully, though differently. The Audi A6 and BMW 528 wagon are more overtly sporty and bigger outside but tighter inside and cost more. Tough pack, but the '01 V70 gives no ground. Shipped to dealers this week and in their showrooms just about today. It weighs about 3,400 pounds, is able to carry 71.5 cubic feet of cargo with seats folded and is rated to tow up to 3,100 pounds.
Test Drive appears Fridays.