Volvo is committed to protecting the car, its occupants, and their possessions, and was voted ‘Best Manufacturer’ in the first ‘British Insurance Car Security Awards’ announced in July 2004, and won the same title again in 2005. Every XC70 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 XC70 more secure.
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Volvo XC70 Model Year 2006 - Security
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Volvo XC70 Model Year 2006 - Driving Dynamics
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There are two powerful, five-cylinder engines available for the XC70, a petrol and a diesel. Both are turbocharged and offer the flexibility of high levels of torque at lower engine speeds.
The 2.5T petrol engine boasts four valves per cylinder with a light pressure turbo and dual continuously variable valve timing to provide stirring performance with excellent mid-range torque.
Volvo’s new D5 Euro IV turbodiesel is a refined, all aluminium unit, with 20 valves, and the latest common rail technology. It is available with a six-speed manual or a new six-speed Geartronic transmission.
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