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2008 Volvo V70 - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $32,465 See Local Classifieds
 
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Cars.com
2008 Volvo V70 Professional Cars.com Review

...Base price: $32,465 plus $745 freight. Price as tested: $34,410 including freight and options. On the Road rating: 8.9 (of a possible 10). The automotive...

Cars.com
2008 Volvo V70 Professional Cars.com Review

...The automaker's Blind Spot Information System keeps track of cars in the driver's blind spots...

Edmunds
2008 volvo v70 Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Superb seat comfort, generous cargo capacity for a wagon, state-of-the-art safety features, unmistakable Swedish style. Cons: Not much power available...

CarGurus
2008 Volvo V70 Overview

...but it's the long list of safety equipment and reputation for reliability that will maintain popularity with its loyal fan base...

Cars.com
2008 Volvo V70 Professional Cars.com Review

...That, of course, is the automaker's problem, not the buyer's. Wagon loyalists will find the V70 a refined and well-executed car that meets the majority of...

Cars.com
2008 Volvo V70 Professional Cars.com Review

...ft. NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings Frontal Impact Driver's side: not rated Passenger's side: not rated Side Impact Front occupant: not rated Rear occupant: not rated...

Cars.com
2008 Volvo V70 Professional Cars.com Review

...* Excellent braking. * Low-slung for very good cornering. * Lots of space for people and possessions as well as pets. MINUSES * It's a freakin' wagon...

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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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