2008 Volvo V70 Review, Pictures & Video
The Volvo station wagon is graced with the presence of the V70 full-sized wagon. The 2008 model adds a slew of new safety features and brings this vehicle to higher status than others bring in the class. The 2008 V70 only comes in one trim level.
One area where the V70 truly shines is in its variable amount of cargo space. The 20/40/20 split back seatback and the front passenger seat can fold independently to allow multiple combinations of passenger and cargo. Various tools are built in to make the versatile cargo space as useful as possible. A flexible load compartment separates the rear storage space, roof rails allow storage on the roof and a power tailgate opens with the touch of a button. The button is on a Personal Car Communicator that uses a link between the remote and vehicle to inform you if the doors are locked or if the alarm is sounding. The Blind-Spot Information System on the large side view mirrors uses digital cameras and other technologies to check the vehicle blind spot for you.
The inside of the V70 was refined as well. The center console holds controls for the high performance sound system and has an in-dash CD player and MP3 or WMA capabilities; there is also a USB Mp3 Player connector. The Volvo Dual Screen Rear Seat Entertainment can be controlled from here as well. This excellent wagon also has available automatic climate control and power front seats. Other performance and convenience additives include adaptive cruise control, Active Bi-Xenon Headlights and the list persists!
What powers this machine is a 3.2-liter inline-six-cylinder engine that produces 235 horsepower that drives the front wheels with a six-speed automatic transmission. With this set up, the V70 has traction control and an electronic stability control system to provide quite the show.
To keep things safe, Volvo integrated dual-stage frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags that have a farther reach than the norm. Volvo also incorporates the Whiplash Protection System, an energy absorbing structure, built in booster seats and more to give every driver and passenger the best protection possible.
The 2008 V70 proves that wagons are not a dying breed.
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