2008 Volvo XC70 consumer reviews

The 2008 Volvo XC70, with goodies, is a great car. The radar-assisted cruise control is great on the highway, as it will brake as well as accelerate. The navigation system is without a doubt the worst I've ever seen ... from missing streets/data and the (infrequent) inability to route, to the nearly useless remote control, to the lack of voice input, lack of touch input, difficulty of use ... it's a candidate for worst in the world. The seats (8 or more way, both front seats have memory) are wonderful.

This is the our 7th Volvo, love the brand and the dealer! Love this XC 70, wish it had a larger sunroof.

I replaced my 2001 XC 70 at 33,000 miles April, 2008 with the 2008 Model because of a horrendous Electrical Reliability problem.--RepeatedDead Battery due to corrosion of alternater cable, among other faults. At 4315 Miles, my new XC 70 had a dead battery- due to continual running of post ignition . Jumper starts on demand got me going while I was on vacation, and now it's in the Shop for diagnosis. Tip: Keep a good Jumper Set on board. The more bells and whistles a car has, the greater the risk of trouble later on.

Had nothing but good things to say up until 36,000 mi. Car stopped in 55 mph traffic w/out warning. Dealer found no problem, asking me to pick up vehicle henceforth. Still under ext. warranty as well. Still on their lot. Advice? Confidence crisis

This car was the best for our needs. If you need a car that has AWD, lots of storage space, semi-luxuirious interior, safe, family friendly and reliable, for around $40,000, this car is for you. The XC70 may not handle or have the smooth engine preformance of a Audi A6 Avant or a BMW Wagon 5 series, but it doesn't cost $60,000 either. On the other price scale, it feels better built than the VW Passat and Subaru Outback. In a nutshell. it does alot of things really well (ride comfort, fit and finish, interior storage, safety features) and some things mediocre (acceleration, fuel economy). For those who don't want a SUV, but wants the benefits of one the XC70 fits the bill.

i would not reccomend this car. this car may seem appealing from the outside and inside but the feels is inconsistent. the engine also goes on and off

It is quiet-no turbo lag because it is naturally asperated now 3.2L six banger. I only put in regular unleaded. I ann actually take it off road. Volvo has finally done it-a true best of both worlds. We owned a S-60AWD before. Everything is user friendly and can take all the music I want with me re: I-Pods etc. To those looking at crossovers-just buy it. You will be amased if you take it out for a ride. So not the older XC-70's.