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2009 Volvo V70 Quality Review

July 9, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

seats are excellent, achieving a blend of body-soothing comfort and body-holding support
Edmunds

assembly quality is first rate
ConsumerGuide

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

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

The 2009 Volvo V70 continues a tradition of exceptional comfort and quality feel. Car and Driver feels “the quiet comfort that the [2009 Volvo] V70 provides…makes you feel better after a long day”—especially when you consider the blue-plate-special base price.

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 “cabin materials are padded and/or nicely grained where it matters most,” and “assembly quality is first rate.” They also like the standard vinyl/cloth seat material that feels “durable and expensive,” but complain the “gray of our test car appeared solemnly bland.” 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.

With 72.1 cubic feet of cargo space, the 2009 Volvo V70 is the largest station-wagon model in the Swedish automaker’s lineup and makes 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.”

Conclusion

The 2009 Volvo V70 offers designer comfort, plus a lot more quality than you’ll find at IKEA.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:seats are excellent, achieving a blend of body-soothing comfort and body-holding supportEdmundsassembly quality is first rateConsumerGuidethousand of dollars below any of its prime competitorsKelley Blue BookThe quiet comfort that the V70 provides is the automotive equivalent of Grandma’s meatloaf.Car and Driver The 2009 Volvo V70 continues a tradition of exceptional comfort and quality feel. Car and Driver feels “the quiet comfort that the [2009 Volvo] V70 provides…makes you feel better after a long day”—especially when you consider the blue-plate-special base price. 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 “cabin materials are padded and/or nicely grained where it matters most,” and “assembly quality is first rate.” They also like the standard vinyl/cloth seat material that feels “durable and expensive,” but complain the “gray of our test car appeared solemnly bland.” 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. With 72.1 cubic feet of cargo space, the 2009 Volvo V70 is the largest station-wagon model in the Swedish automaker’s lineup and makes 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.” ConclusionThe 2009 Volvo V70 offers designer comfort, plus a lot more quality than you’ll find at IKEA. 2009 VOLVO V70 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: “imbued with more of everything the Volvo faithful appreciate” Car and Driver: “its character has been ironed out in the form of smoother, rounded sheetmetal.” Cars.com: “simple, clutter-free dashboard” Edmunds:  “unmistakable ...

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Almost all of the V70’s rivals come from Europe, and nearly all offer performance that’s livelier than that of the 2009 Volvo V70. 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. 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 Passat is substantially 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.

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