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This report provides a quick overview of the features and specs for the 2009 Volvo V70. Get our expert review of the Volvo here.
By Cars.com StaffCars.com
August 6, 2008
While some say wagons are a dying breed, Volvo has long been a staunch supporter of this iconic family-mobile and continues to show its support with the V70, which was redesigned for 2008. Competitors include the Saab 9-5 SportCombi and Volkswagen Passat wagon. The XC70 offers a similar design with a few more offroad provisions; it's listed separately in the Cars.com Research section. New for 2009 A new technology option package is available. Exterior The V70 features a raised hood designed to lessen the effect of impacts with pedestrians. Exterior dimensions come in at 189.9 inches long and 73.3 inches wide, which is on par with its competitors, though with a slightly wider stance.
Like the S80, the five-seat V70 has a simple, clutter-free dashboard and a floating center control panel. The rear seats are split 40/20/40 to accommodate various cargo-carrying needs, and a movable cargo floor is available. The front passenger seat folds down for additional cargo capacity. Passenger volume comes in at 97.6 cubic feet, with 33.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. With those folded, that space balloons to 72.1 cubic feet of cargo space. This is about the same as its competitors, except that it bests the Passat wagon in overall cargo space by 10 cubic feet.
This front-wheel-drive wagon has a fairly simple powertrain layout.
The V70 is available with advanced safety features like Collision Warning with Auto Brake. This system uses a light and sound to warn the driver if it senses a collision may occur, and the system brakes the car if the driver doesn't heed the alert. Volvo's WHIPS technology is designed to lessen the effect of a rear impact by cradling front-seat occupants with their seat. The automaker's Blind Spot Information System keeps track of cars in the driver's blind spots.
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