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2008 Volvo V70 Quality Review

July 22, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

The quiet comfort that the V70 provides is the automotive equivalent of Grandma’s meatloaf.
Car and Driver

thousand of dollars below any of its prime competitors
Kelley Blue Book

superb seat comfort
Edmunds

the value-seeker's luxury car
ConsumerGuide

With furniture gallery comfort, Bang & Olufsen design cues, and an entry price undercutting nearly all of its competitors, this might just be the 2008 Volvo V70’s most competitive arena.

Speaking of the V70’s baked-in goodness, Car and Driver asserts that the V70 “only comes across as a wallflower because it takes a while for its charm to sneak up on you.” And there’s a lot of goodness for a car loaded with standard equipment at an MSRP of just above $33,000. Edmunds raves that the “V70’s seats are excellent, achieving a blend of body-soothing comfort and body-holding support.” They also like the rear seat comfort, as well as its 40/20/20 split-folding seatback and available height-adjustable integrated child booster seats. ConsumerGuide weighs in on the interior ambiance, finding that “cabin materials are padded and/or nicely grained where it matters most,” and that “assembly quality is first rate.” They also like the standard vinyl/cloth seat material that feel “durable and expensive,” but complain that the “gray of our test car appeared solemnly bland.”

So the V70 succeeds as an affordable and surprisingly luxurious chariot. But where wagons matter is where the V70 really shines: out back, where 71 cubic feet of cargo space suddenly make the heft and height of an SUV seem superfluous. ConsumerGuide praises the “large, boxy, nicely finished cargo area” that “features flat folding second-row seats and handy under floor storage.” Road & Track also likes the “sliding load floor, a storage compartment under the load floor and an optional power tailgate.”

Car and Driver feels “the quiet comfort that the [2008 Volvo] V70 provides…makes you feel better after a long day”--especially when you consider the blue-plate-special base price.

Conclusion

The 2008 Volvo V70 continues a tradition of exceptional comfort and quality feel.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:The quiet comfort that the V70 provides is the automotive equivalent of Grandma’s meatloaf.Car and Driverthousand of dollars below any of its prime competitorsKelley Blue Booksuperb seat comfortEdmundsthe value-seeker's luxury carConsumerGuide With furniture gallery comfort, Bang & Olufsen design cues, and an entry price undercutting nearly all of its competitors, this might just be the 2008 Volvo V70’s most competitive arena. Speaking of the V70’s baked-in goodness, Car and Driver asserts that the V70 “only comes across as a wallflower because it takes a while for its charm to sneak up on you.” And there’s a lot of goodness for a car loaded with standard equipment at an MSRP of just above $33,000. Edmunds raves that the “V70’s seats are excellent, achieving a blend of body-soothing comfort and body-holding support.” They also like the rear seat comfort, as well as its 40/20/20 split-folding seatback and available height-adjustable integrated child booster seats. ConsumerGuide weighs in on the interior ambiance, finding that “cabin materials are padded and/or nicely grained where it matters most,” and that “assembly quality is first rate.” They also like the standard vinyl/cloth seat material that feel “durable and expensive,” but complain that the “gray of our test car appeared solemnly bland.” So the V70 succeeds as an affordable and surprisingly luxurious chariot. But where wagons matter is where the V70 really shines: out back, where 71 cubic feet of cargo space suddenly make the heft and height of an SUV seem superfluous. ConsumerGuide praises the “large, boxy, nicely finished cargo area” that “features flat folding second-row seats and handy under floor storage.” Road & Track also likes the “sliding load floor, a storage compartment under the load floor and an optional power tailgate.” Car and Driver feels “the quiet comfort that the [2008 Volvo] V70 provides…makes you feel better after a long day”--especially when you consider the blue-plate-special base price. ConclusionThe 2008 Volvo V70 continues a tradition of exceptional comfort and quality feel.  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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