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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $32,950 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4147 |
| City (MPG) | 19 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 25 |
| Horsepower | 240@6200 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 236@3200 |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 |
| Length (in.) | 190.5 |
| Width (in.) | 73.3 |
| Height (in.) | 63.1 |
The XC70 is a variant of Volvo's V70 wagon that features all-wheel drive, increased ground clearance and SUV-inspired styling cues. Although it isn't intended for serious off-road use, it nonetheless offers capable foul-weather performance and SUV-like space along with handling and efficiency similar to that of a sedan.
Power comes from either the standard 3.2-liter straight six-cylinder gasoline engine producing 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, or a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that is good for 300 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. An available Polestar engine upgrade increases the output of the later motor to 325 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.
All XC70s feature a six-speed automatic transmission. While the 3.2 comes standard with front-wheel drive and offers optional all-wheel drive, the T6 has AWD as standard.
Underpinned by new chassis architecture, the latest XC70 delivers sportier handling and better driving dynamics than its predecessor. The new wagon is also fitted with Volvo’s DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) to help the driver maintain control during slides and under hard cornering.
Four-C, Volvo’s advanced active chassis technology with electronically controlled damper adjustment, is also available. "With an active chassis, the car’s driving properties improve in all situations," says Volvo Cars XC70 Project Director, Tomas Ahlborg. "It becomes both safer and more entertaining to drive."
With a ride height three inches higher than the new Volvo V70 estate, the XC70 has an impressive wading depth of one foot and an effective ground clearance of 8.2 inches. Also, with ramp angles of 19.2 degrees approach, 19.8 degrees breakover and 24 degrees departure, the new XC70 betters the outgoing model (16, 18 and 20 degrees, respectively) in all three areas.
An increase in interior cabin space has resulted in a 1.9-inch increase in rear legroom and a 3/4-inch increase in rear knee clearance. Front passengers now enjoy 1 1/8th inches of additional shoulder room, while the overall distance between front and rear passengers has been extended by 3/4 of an inch.
A new extended IC (inflatable curtain) airbag, 2.3 inches longer, boosts child safety by providing superior protection for children of a wide range of heights and sizes.
The Volvo XC70 can also be equipped with a number of advanced electronic driving systems including Volvo’s award-winning BLIS (blind spot information system), HBA (hydraulic brake assist), OHB (optimised hydraulic brakes), ACC (adaptive cruise control with collision warning and brake support), active bi-xenon headlamps, radar-controlled collision warning, emergency brake lights, all-round laminated glass and Volvo PCC (personal car communicator), which is used to lock and unlock the car as well informing the owner if the alarm has been triggered or, using a heartbeat monitor, to detect if someone is in the car.
Key competitors
The Volvo brand has built a strong following, albeit not a large one, but still cross-shoppers should consider other products ranging from the less luxurious Subaru Outback, to the Acura TSX Sport Wagon, to the more road oriented Cadillac CTS Wagon.
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- General
- Body Style: Wagon
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Near-Luxury
- Weight: 4147 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 190.5 in.
- Width: 73.3 in.
- Height: 63.1 in.
- Wheelbase: 110.0 in.
- Ground Clearance: 8.3 in.
- Front Track: 63.5 in.
- Rear Track: 62.2 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: 33.3 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 72.1 cu. ft.
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 41.9 in.
- Head Room: 38.8 in.
- Shoulder Room: 57.4 in.
- Hip Room: 54.8 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 34.6 in.
- Head Room: 38.6 in.
- Shoulder Room: 56.5 in.
- Hip Room: 55.1 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 3.2L I6
- Power: 240 hp @ 6200 rpm
- Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 25 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 19 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Front Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 16" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 215/65-R16
- Rear: 16" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 215/65-R16
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: 3300 lbs
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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