Volvo does station wagons right. The V70, introduced in 2001, offers styling that is fresh and contemporary without compromising practicality-a maximum of 72 cubic feet of cargo fits in back. Of course there are all the safety features you expect in a Volvo, including whiplash-reducing seats and both side and curtain airbags. The V70 comes in standard front-drive or all-wheel-drive versions, powered by a range of 2.3-, 2.4-, or 2.5-liter five-cylinder engines, with or without turbocharging. The taller-riding, rugged-looking XC70 model and a 300-hp, six-speed V70R model with variable damping and Haldex all-wheel drive round out a full model range. Retuned steering, new side-view mirrors and dash gauges, and a few subtle trim changes are all that’s new for ‘04. The V70’s value, power, practicality, and safety continue to win over tough customers.
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Volvo V70 2.4 Complete Report Manual
December 12th, 2008 · No Comments
Volvo V70 2006: The Weekly Driver
December 6th, 2008 · No Comments
The 2006 V70 R (station wagon) further adds to the already nice Volvo overall package with its substantial cargo room. Yet, the V70 finds itself in a tough crowd among the industry’s fastest growing sales segment, the premium midsized class. It includes the Mercedes Benz E-Class, the Audi all-road Quattro, Cadillac CTS and Infiniti G35, among others. One of four model options including the XC70 (raised suspension), the V70 features a 2.5-liter turbocharged, 300-horsepower 5-cylinder engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Volvo V70 has faster competitors, but with its AWD features, it feels particularly secure during any task and it has enough power and acceleration to get the job done.
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Volvo V70 Model Year 2006 - Security
July 11th, 2008 · No Comments
Volvo is committed to protecting the vehicle, its occupants, and their possessions. Every V70 is fitted as standard with a sophisticated alarm and immobiliser that can be switched on and off using the convenience of a remote control on the key fob. The combination of deadlocks and the availability of laminated and dark tinted side windows make the Volvo V70 more secure.
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Volvo Pocket Guide 2003
June 24th, 2008 · No Comments
In 2002, Volvo Cars celebrated its 75th anniversary in a variety of ways, including a big party in Times Square, New York, and the competition of the world’s toughest sailing race – the Volvo Ocean Race. The next generation Sports Utility Vehicle, the Volvo XC90, has received a number of coveted awards. The entire year’s production quota was soon filled. We have therefore increased the production target for 2003 from 50,000 to 60,000 Volvo XC90s. At the Paris Motor Show, the wraps were pulled off the Volvo S60 R and Volvo V70 R.
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