Review

Supremely Sleek Wheels Mum of 3, Vy, is the perfect candidate to review Volvo’s premium XC60 T5. With little ones who love playing sport, she knows what to look for in a family car. Her top priorities are safety, spaciousness and design. Vy heard that the Volvo XC60 SUV won Wheels Magazine’s ‘Car of The Year’ for 2018 so she wanted to judge for herself. Find out what Vy thought about Volvo’s award winning SUV after she took it for a test drive with the family for the weekend! VOLVO XC60 T5 Inscription in Pine Grey SAFETY: The new XC60 is claimed to be not only the safest Volvo ever, but perhaps the safest car on sale today. We were amazed that Volvo has developed a collision avoidance system that allows the XC60 to steer itself away from oncoming traffic, should you drift onto the wrong side of the road. That’s even on top of a City Safety system that can detect and brake for pedestrians and animals. FEEL: Acceleration is quick, smooth and crisp, which makes overtaking a breeze and an easy drive with sleeping kids in the back. I also noticed that when Comfort mode was selected, the steering became almost as light as a feather. As well as a luxurious heating system, the leather seats also have a cooling function. That made driving home from the beach even more refreshing! DESIGN: The spacious electric boot holds 505 litres worth of goods. We managed to fit the kid’s bikes and all of our tennis gear in. One of my favourite functions was the park assist pilot. Almost effortlessly the car reverse paralleled by itself! We were lost for words, while we watched the XC60 perform this action from a Birdseye view on the touchscreen, 9-inch high-resolution centre display. OVERALL VERDICT: The XC60 T5 Inscription wins my vote. The car is beautifully crafted and the Scandinavian design goes hand in hand with the most intelligently designed car I’ve ever driven. Safety is crucial to me. Volvo’s safety systems made me feel utterly at ease whilst driving. I love the fact that the car has collision avoidance technology between 50-100km/h.On top of all of its practical features, the Inscription model is super luxurious and sophisticated. I would choose this model as opposed to other sports options. A wonderful car deserving of its Car of the Year 2018 Award! 10 Family Friendly Features ANCAP SAFETY RATING 5 COLLISION AVOIDANCE TECHNOLOGY PARK ASSIST – REAR AND FRONT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) KEYLESS ENTRY 360° CAMERA BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONING – FOUR-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION 12.3’’ DIGITAL DRIVER DISPLAY To test drive or to find out more information about The Volvo XC60 contact Solitaire Volvo (08) 7007 022546-52 GLEN OSMOND ROAD,PARKSIDE SA 5063 SOLITAIREVOLVO.COM.AU Photography by Meaghan Coles 

A Playful Patch Take a quick drive up the freeway to the beautiful leafy suburb of Stirling and you’ll find Patch Kitchen & Garden. Its owner, Ben Barnett first laid eyes on the site in 2013. “I was looking for something that suited what I liked, which was quality food and a place I could come with or without my child, and if I did come with my child there was something that could help me entertain him,” he says. With good quality, wholesome food at the forefront, Ben set out to open a café with all that and more by welcoming our little people with open arms. Patch is by no means a ‘play cafe’, but it definitely goes above and beyond to cater for kids.“The idea is it’s for adults, it just happens to have a whole lot of amazing stuff to help you entertain your kids,” Ben says. There is a whole front room of chalk boards, toys and books to keep little hands busy. In the back garden is where the real fun happens, with a veggie patch, chicken coop, and a fenced off play space with a huge cubby house and sand pit, for all the running, jumping, playing and climbing our little ones can muster. During the school holidays, Patch upped the entertainment with a Summer Kids Club, and that return for term holidays so keep a watch on its Facebook page for updates. The program hosted children of all ages in engaging activities of arts, crafts and yoga. Parents can then enjoy a coffee and a meal catching up with friends in the café or garden. “It’s an hour and a half of you time really for parents,” Ben says. The food at Patch is definitely another big draw card. The seasonal menu focuses on healthy options mixed in with our favourite treats. In 2016 Patch won the inaugural ‘Premier’s Commendation Award for Healthy Choices for Kids’, so no need to worry about what to feed the little ones here. The produce is always fresh, seasonal and local, the staff even make use of the herbs and vegetables grown in their very own garden. Patch also caters for gluten free, vegan and allergy friendly options. Patch really is a place for everyone. If you find yourself with a few hours without the kids, bring your laptop and your to do list, and enjoy a decent cup of coffee and some peace and quiet in the front room. Or grab your girlfriends and share a bottle of local Adelaide Hills wine. Patch even has you sorted for a romantic night out with your partner with ‘dinners after dark’ every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Patch also uses its space to host a range of events like a petanque and paella night out in the garden, Sunday afternoon gourmet barbeques, and wine-tasting dinners. You can even host your own functions and events at Patch, from birthday parties of all ages, christenings, to corporate lunches. Photography by nicklawrencephoto.com  @patchkitchenandgardenwww.patchkitchen.com.auwww.facebook.com/patchkitchenandgarden 8339 8087143 Mt Barker Rd, StirlingMonday, Wednesday to Sunday 8:30 am to 3 pm | Thursday to Saturday from 6 pm