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2008 Volvo V70 Features Review

July 22, 2008

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

adding options makes it pricey
Edmunds

key options available only in expensive packages
ConsumerGuide

comes in one trim level
Edmunds

a high content vehicle
Kelley Blue Book

A la carte, the 2008 Volvo V70 is a lot of car for a reasonable price. But the side items will cost you.

One of the many standard features on the V70, the 40/20/40 split rear bench seat with integrated child booster seats is “a boon for parents who’d rather not lug child seats from car to car,” says Edmunds. Similarly, the standard dual-zone automatic climate control is a boon for husbands and wives who have very different ideas of what “comfortable” is. Those unexpected bits and pieces, plus an eight-speaker stereo with six-CD changer and an auxiliary audio jack (for that Raffi burned on your iPod), round out a comprehensive roster of standard features in what Kelley Blue Book calls a “high content vehicle.”

“The Four key equipment groups,” says Kelley Blue Book, “highlight the V70's extras list.” Those include a Premium Package (leather upholstery, a sunroof, a power passenger seat, real wood trim, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass), Climate Package (heated front seats, heated headlamp washers, and rain-sensing wipers), Convenience Package (front and rear Park Assist, a power tailgate, roof rails, and interior air quality sensors), and Collision Avoidance Package (Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning System with Auto Brake), as well as multiple stand-alone options. Of those stand-alone options, perhaps the most notable are active bi-xenon headlamps and a DVD navigation system with pop-up screen.

“Even when loaded up with all four option packages, the navigation system and rear-seat DVD entertainment setup, the V70 3.2 will still slide in under the $45,000 mark,” says Kelley Blue Book. And while the V70 may lack the driving verve of competitors such as the Subaru Outback 2.5XT, Saab 9-5 SportCombi, or BMW 535xi, it dramatically trumps the last two in price, and the first in luxury and amenities, again underscoring a solid value.

Conclusion

The 2008 Volvo V70 is very well equipped even in base form; options include the latest navigation and audio systems.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:adding options makes it priceyEdmundskey options available only in expensive packagesConsumerGuidecomes in one trim levelEdmundsa high content vehicleKelley Blue Book A la carte, the 2008 Volvo V70 is a lot of car for a reasonable price. But the side items will cost you. One of the many standard features on the V70, the 40/20/40 split rear bench seat with integrated child booster seats is “a boon for parents who’d rather not lug child seats from car to car,” says Edmunds. Similarly, the standard dual-zone automatic climate control is a boon for husbands and wives who have very different ideas of what “comfortable” is. Those unexpected bits and pieces, plus an eight-speaker stereo with six-CD changer and an auxiliary audio jack (for that Raffi burned on your iPod), round out a comprehensive roster of standard features in what Kelley Blue Book calls a “high content vehicle.” “The Four key equipment groups,” says Kelley Blue Book, “highlight the V70's extras list.” Those include a Premium Package (leather upholstery, a sunroof, a power passenger seat, real wood trim, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass), Climate Package (heated front seats, heated headlamp washers, and rain-sensing wipers), Convenience Package (front and rear Park Assist, a power tailgate, roof rails, and interior air quality sensors), and Collision Avoidance Package (Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Warning System with Auto Brake), as well as multiple stand-alone options. Of those stand-alone options, perhaps the most notable are active bi-xenon headlamps and a DVD navigation system with pop-up screen. “Even when loaded up with all four option packages, the navigation system and rear-seat DVD entertainment setup, the V70 3.2 will still slide in under the $45,000 mark,” says Kelley Blue Book. And while the V70 may lack the driving verve of competitors such as the Subaru Outback 2.5XT, Saab 9-5 SportCombi, or BMW 535xi, it dramatically trumps the last two in price, and the first in luxury and amenities, again underscoring a solid value. ConclusionThe 2008 Volvo V70 is very well equipped even in base form; options include the latest navigation and audio systems.  2008 VOLVO V70 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: “the V70’s looks are underwhelmingly pleasant” Kelley Blue Book: “a more contemporary appearance” Edmunds:  “unmistakable Swedish style” Cars.com: “simple, clutter-free dashboard” ConsumerGuide: “Gauges are large, clearly marked, ...

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Other Choices:

Nearly all of the V70’s wagon rivals come from other European automakers, and nearly all offer performance that’s livelier than that of the 2008 Volvo V70. The Passat is considerably more affordable than the V70, and very fuel efficient when equipped with the standard 2.0T engine, while the A6 Avant and 9-5 SportCombi both have a sportier feel behind the wheel than the V70 without being much worse in ride comfort. At the far end of the comparison is the larger Mercedes E-Class, which as a wagon only comes in all-wheel-drive E350 4Matic form or as the high-performance E63 AMG. Both models are considerably more expensive than the V70 without being much roomier inside. The V70’s interior is the real differentiator versus its rivals; its look and feel is refreshingly different, and the backseat design is easier to fold down than in most other wagons.

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