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2008 Volvo XC70 - Expert Reviews

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2008 Volvo XC70 Professional Cars.com Review

...The price does not include a roadside guard in the event you have to change a tire in grizzly country. Royal Ford can be reached at ford@globe.com...

Cars.com
2008 Volvo XC70 Professional Cars.com Review

...Volvo's WHIPS technology is designed to cradle front occupants during a rear-end crash...

Cars.com
2008 Volvo XC70 Professional Cars.com Review

...it does not bow to SUVism, nor does it seek identity with the euphemistically named "crossover utility" models. It is first and foremost a classic station...

Cars.com
2008 Volvo XC70 Professional Cars.com Review

...The zone that is monitored is 31 feet long and 10 feet wide on either side of the car. If there is a vehicle there, a light illuminates at the relevant mirror...

Cars.com
2008 Volvo XC70 Professional Cars.com Review

...200 rpm Torque: 236 pound-feet at 3,200 rpm Curb weight: 4,092 pounds 0-60 mph: 9 seconds Wheelbase: 110 inches Overall length: 190.5 inches EPA fuel economy:...

MSN Autos
Review: 2008 Volvo XC70

...and Volvo's Blind Spot Information System (BLIS).In the increasingly competitive SUV/crossover/wagon segment of the market, Volvo's revamped XC70 remains a...

CarGurus
2008 Volvo XC70 Overview

...The XC70 provides a solid all-around option for families looking to cruise the 'hood, fly down the highway, or trek into the wilderness...

Cars.com
2008 Volvo XC70 Professional Cars.com Review

...To really win over the family man or woman, the XC70 comes with built-in booster seats for a pretty decent price of $495. They deploy in two stages with an...

Cars.com
2008 Volvo XC70 Professional Cars.com Review

...Dynaudio premium audio system, leather seats, power sunroof, wood trim, heated front seats and 17-inch alloy wheels. The sticker price was $44,065. Warranty...

Cars.com
2008 Volvo XC70 Professional Cars.com Review

...- Climate and child-seat package, with two integrated booster seats, heated seats, rain-sensing wipers and adaptive seat belts, $875. - Alloy wheels, $550. -...

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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.

2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Ltd  
2009 Subaru Outback
Rating
7.2
2008 Acura MDX 4WD 4-door Sport/Entertainment Pkg Front Exterior View  
2008 Acura MDX
Rating
8.8

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