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2008 Volvo XC70 Overview

Likes:

  • Good ride comfort on rough roads
  • Great cargo space and versatility
  • Excellent Dynaudio sound system

Dislikes:

  • Hesitant automatic transmission
  • Handling isn’t at all sporty
  • Fuel economy no better than an SUV
  • Lacks integrated hands-free Bluetooth

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

While compiling this review that covers the 2008 Volvo XC70, the experts at TheCarConnection.com first looked to some of the Web’s best reviews, then included firsthand driving experience behind the wheel of the new XC70. Likes -Good ride comfort on rough roads ...

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The 2008 Volvo XC70 earns mild kudos from reviewers around the Web for its styling, inside and out, though the exterior is less exciting to some. “Clearly, the Swedish purveyor of sensible sedans and wagons is afraid of alienating its clientele,” says Car and Driver in a...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Volvo XC70: 4dr Wagon $36,775 / $34,569 City: 15
Hwy: 22
2008 Volvo XC70: 4dr Wagon w/Snrf $36,775 / $34,569 City: 15
Hwy: 22

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Other Choices:

The 2008 Volvo XC70 is very similar in size to Subaru’s Outback, another wagon that adds ground clearance and enough off-road ability for deep snow or rutted trails. Compared to the XC70, the Outback starts at a much more affordable price, and while its base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine provides only modest performance, the Outback feels sportier than the XC70 with either the turbocharged or six-cylinder engine. Other alternatives to the XC70 are mid-size crossover vehicles—those that pair the tall body of an SUV with the underpinnings of a car, such as the Lexus RX 350 and Acura MDX. The RX 350 and MDX are both very refined with a smooth ride and good handling; the MDX feels a little sportier behind the wheel, while the RX 350 is the choice for those looking for high-tech features. All of the vehicles mentioned have very good results in crash tests, with the MDX designated an IIHS Top Safety Pick for 2008.

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