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Volvo XC70

Volvo V70
Volvo V70 -- 01-07-2012 front.jpg
Volvo V70 (US)
Overview
Manufacturer Volvo Cars
Also called Volvo XC70
Production
  • 1996–2016
  • P80: 1996–2000 (1st generation)
  • P2: 2000–2007 (2nd generation)
  • P3: 2007–2016 (3rd generation)
Body and chassis
Class
Body style
Layout Front engine,
front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Chronology
Predecessor Volvo 850
Successor Volvo V90 II
First generation
1999 Volvo V70 (MY00) 2.4 20V CD station wagon (2015-07-10) 01.jpg
1999 Volvo V70 (AU)
Overview
Manufacturer Volvo Cars
Also called Volvo V70 XC
Production
  • 1996–2000 (373,689 units)
  • 1996–2000 V70 (319,832 units)
  • 1997–2000 V70 XC (53,857 units)
Model years
  • 1997–2000 V70
  • 1998–2000 V70 XC
Assembly
Designer
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door estate
Platform Volvo P80 platform
Related Volvo S70
Powertrain
Engine Petrol:
2.0–2.5L I5
(93kW–195kW)
Diesel:
2.5L I5
(103kW)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 1997–2000 FWD:
    2,664 mm (104.9 in)
  • 1997–1998 AWD:
    2,662 mm (104.8 in)
  • 1999–2000 AWD:
    2,654 mm (104.5 in)
Length
  • 1997–1998: 4,722 mm (185.9 in)
  • 1999–2000: 4,729 mm (186.2 in)
  • 1999–2000 XC: 4,735 mm (186.4 in)
Width 1,761 mm (69.3 in)
Height
  • 1,427–1,481 mm (56.2–58.3 in)
  • R: 1,453 mm (57.2 in)
Curb weight
  • FWD:
    1,410–1,518 kg (3,109–3,347 lb)
  • AWD:
    1,702–1,850 kg (3,752–4,079 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Volvo 850 estate
Second generation
2001 Volvo V70 (MY01) 2.4 20V SE station wagon (2015-08-07) 01.jpg
2001 Volvo V70 (AU)
Overview
Manufacturer Volvo Cars
Also called
  • Volvo V70 XC (2000–2002)
  • Volvo XC70 (2003–2007)
Production January 2000–2007
Model years
  • 2000–2007 V70
  • 2000–2003 V70 XC
  • 2003–2007 XC70
  • 2003–2007 V70 R
Assembly
Designer Peter Horbury
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door estate
Platform Volvo P2 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine Petrol:
2.0–2.5L I5
(103kW–221kW)
Diesel:
2.4–2.5L I5
(93kW–126kW)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,756 mm (108.5 in)
  • XC: 2,764 mm (108.8 in)
Length
  • 4,709 mm (185.4 in)
  • XC: 4,732 mm (186.3 in)
Width
  • 1,803 mm (71.0 in)
  • XC: 1,859 mm (73.2 in)
Height
  • 2000–2003: 1,491 mm (58.7 in)
  • 2003–2007: 1,466 mm (57.7 in)
  • XC: 1,562 mm (61.5 in)
  • R AWD: 1,448 mm (57.0 in)
Curb weight
  • V70:
    1,505–1,645 kg (3,318–3,627 lb)
  • V70 XC / XC70:
    1,690–1,735 kg (3,726–3,825 lb)
  • V70 R AWD:
    1,740–1,770 kg (3,840–3,900 lb)
Third generation
3rd Volvo V70 -- 03-21-2012.JPG
2008 Volvo V70 (US)
Overview
Manufacturer Volvo Cars
Also called Volvo XC70
Production 2007–2016
Model years 2008–2016
Assembly
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door estate
Platform Volvo P3 platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine Petrol:
1.6–2.0L I4
2.0–2.5L I5
2.9–3.2L I6
(107kW–224kW)
Diesel:
1.6–2.0L I4
2.0–2.5L I5
(85kW–158kW)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,816 mm (110.9 in)
  • XC: 2,815 mm (110.8 in)
Length
  • 4,823 mm (189.9 in)
  • XC: 4,838 mm (190.5 in)
Width
  • 1,861 mm (73.3 in)
  • XC: 1,870 mm (73.6 in)
Height
  • 1,547 mm (60.9 in)
  • XC: 1,604 mm (63.1 in)
Curb weight
  • V70:
    1,579–1,801 kg (3,481–3,971 lb)
  • XC:
    1,713–1,956 kg (3,777–4,312 lb)

The Volvo V70 is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1996 to 2016 across three generations. The name V70 combines the letter V, standing for versatility, and 70, denoting relative platform size (i.e., a V70 is a larger car than a V40, but smaller than a V90).

The first generation (1996–2000) debuted in November 1996 as the estate variant of the Volvo S70. Both cars were essentially redesigned Volvo 850s which had itself been available in saloon and estate configurations. The V70 was available as a front and all-wheel drive estate, the latter marketed as the V70 AWD. In 1997, a special AWD version called V70 Cross Country, badged as V70 XC, was presented and went on sale for model year 1998.

The second generation (2000–2007) shared styling by Peter Horbury as well as major mechanical commonality with the Volvo S60 saloon and was based on the P2 platform. With a 4 cm increase in width and height, a 5 cm longer wheelbase, a slightly shorter overall length than its predecessor, and a slightly increased interior cargo volume it went on sale in early 2000. As with its predecessor, the second generation was also offered as an all-wheel drive variant which was marketed as the V70 AWD and as a special version called V70 XC, which for model year 2003 was renamed to XC70 .

The third generation (2007–2016) was based on the Volvo P3 platform, sharing general styling and much of the interior in front of the b-pillar with the second generation Volvo S80. It has been marketed since 2007 as the V70 and the XC70, a crossover model.

Production of the V70 ended on 25 April 2016, the XC70 continued until May 2016.

The first generation V70 was an improved development on the basis of the Volvo 850 estate. Overall design became more rounded doing away with the 850's square edges. Among the many changes were a completely revised front end, fully painted bumpers and side trim and clear indicator lenses all around. Most of the interior was redesigned, with new seats, door panels and dashboard. According to Volvo a total of 1800 changes were made. Standard equipment was significantly improved over the 850 with remote central locking, heated & electrically adjustable mirrors, 2 front- and 2 sideairbags, power brakes with ABS and power windows being standard on every car. Trim levels varied for each market as did equipment levels of the most basic trims. In the United States, the badging denoted the engine variant and to some extent the equipment level, whereas in Europe engine and options could be chosen individually. In all markets more powerful versions received better or upgraded standard equipment. The T5 and R were the series high-performance models.


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