Volvo XC70 Crossover

Confidence-inspiring all-wheel drive, top-notch safety, a luxurious cockpit and a spacious cabin.

What to Know

The XC70 Crossover is powered by a 235-hp 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine. A new option for 2009 is a 281-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. Both are paired with a Geartronic six-speed automatic transmission, allowing driver selectable shifting.

Safety features include electronic stability control, side-impact and side curtain airbags, and all-disc anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution. Standard equipment now includes Bluetooth.

The XC70′s safety features, comfy seats and large cargo hold make it a practical family wagon.

On the Subject of Safety

The performance capabilities of Volvo’s XC70 combine to offer families an advanced safety technology, luxurious styling inside and out and a cabin that features plenty of room.  Premium safety features include:

All Wheel Drive Geartronic- The XC70′s AWD technology gives drivers the best of both worlds, traction when you need it, and two-wheel drive when you don’t.  The two-wheel drive features reduced fuel consumption.  A new six-speed “Geartronic” Automatic Transmission has been developed to handle high torques developed from the Volvo engines.

Hill Descent Control- For a smooth and controlled hill descent in terrain or on steep rough roads, the XC70 offers Hill Descent Control (HDC). With the push of a button, you can easily and slowly descend the vehicle with the control of each wheel’s speed.

Dual Outboard Two-Stage Integrated Booster Seats with Adaptive Seatbelts-  These seats are designed to seat children of different sizes.  The seats offer extra comfort to little ones. There is added safety with specially adjusted force limiters that protect the child by using just the right amount of tension force in an impact.  Smaller children will also enjoy being seated higher, with a much more interesting view of the world around them.

Industry Distinction

“Safety, of course, is one of Volvo’s claims to fame. Sounding the cabin are more airbags than you’ll find at a Senate hearing, and somewhat smarter ones as well.” — The Auto Channel

“Safety features abound in the XC70. It comes with traction control – a hill descent system that lets the car creep down the steepest, slipperiest of slopes – as well as air bags all around, and the auto industry’s first safety seat that can be adjusted as a child grows older.” – Boston Globe

“Cabin materials are padded and/or nicely grained where it matters most. Assembly quality is first rate. The available Premium Package includes leather seating and wood trim that impart a convincing luxury feel.” – Consumer Guide

“Interior trim was quality with an attractive overlapping of tones, brushed aluminum and mesh pockets.” – The Auto Channel

“Modernizing the exterior was also on the agenda, and Volvo has done that well.” – Consumer Guide

“Its redesigned outside looks more aggressive, an appearance that belies the interior sweetness.” – Boston Globe

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