CTC Review: 2008 Volvo XC70

[CD_Editor]

Day 1:

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So here I thought last week's car had lots of toys and gizmos -- the Cadillac CTScertainly did have a lot, but the new Volvo XC70 is trying to outdo it this week with safety features and toys to keep this techno-geek amused.  More ...

[SIVIC]

Although this car is not directed towards my demographic, it is highly attractive to me!

After a bit of research, I was disappointed to find the performance figures - inhibited by "only" low 200 figures for hp/torque.

Good job Volvo, but poor choice on the high MSRP (US MSRP is $37,000).

[UmroAyyar]

For me, this car takes precedence over CUV/SUVs in the same price range. Exudes elegence and grace with the ability to tackle the rough roads as well. The booster seats are a great blessing for families with children.

Interior looks fabulous. Like it a lot. 

[wing]

Blame my editor haha

[vwcedric]

I love this car, just not the low power, poor mpg and high price.

[sailor723]

I like this type of vehicle,if only the pricing was a little more competitive. Volvo hasn't got much of a reputation for reliability and the parts are known for being pricey so they should "give" a little somewhere.

[Blueprint]

James, IIRC, Volvo uses a straight-six, not a V-6.

[Brigitte]

Blame my editor haha

Thanks for the correction...    I've removed my post.

[wing]

What? I wrote inline-6.... or at least I thought I had....

[Allen]

cheap drugs will do that 

[Marvin McConoughey]

The Volvo is one of only two cars offering a cross-wise positioned inline six cylinder engine.  It is a good approach, however uncommon.  I have a similar engine layout on our Suzuki Verona and like it very much. The Volvo's higher quality and greater displacement would be much appreciated, so I will be looking at the car when it arrives locally.

[davidm]

I looked at one in the showrooms and thought it looks smaller than my '04.  But pull out the tape measure and it's acutally bigger - I love that kind of design work.

Let me know how the power tailgate and the Dynaudio sound system are.  Options my wife and I (guess which for each) would have our eye on.

We love our '04 and I love everything I see and hear (except for gas mileage) about the new XC.  When it comes time to replace ours, I look forward to picking up a used '08 or '09 in 2010 or '11.

[jww]

I am a huge Volvo fan. They get design - in and out, but still haven't worked out winning on price in the marketplace. They are so solid though - even if they aren't barn-burners.

[ktm525]

It needs the turbo 6 in a bad way. Slug.

[Mitlov]

I'm sure it's owners will be able to drive at ten under the limit in the fast lane just fine, turbo or not.  Never forget the target market

(ktm525, before you go nuts, the V70R is a very different animal, with a very different target market, than the XC70)

[SIVIC]

I'm sure we'll see another engine in the XC70 before it dies...  hell, the XC90 went through 4, 5, and 6 speed automatics, turbo 5, 6, V6, and V8 engines too!

I drove the old XC70.. it was a relaxed drive but I did not enjoy its FWD dominance.  Do you still find this James?

It has also got open diffs everywhere eh?   Volvo still thinks TCS power routing > Limited Slip

[MKII]

Wing can you let us know what you think about the adaptive cruise control and collision warning system.

[MKII]

It needs the turbo 6 in a bad way. Slug.

It is too bad that the D5 is not offered in North America. Mated to the 6spd manual its a great match for this car, plus 7.3/100km is very respectable.

[mmret]

This is not at all my demographic but I like a lot of things about this car, save the price.

of course I coudl say the exact same thing about the departed A6 Allroad and the Legacy Outback (admittedly the OB is cheap in the US).

[ktm525]

It needs the turbo 6 in a bad way. Slug.

It is too bad that the D5 is not offered in North America. Mated to the 6spd manual its a great match for this car, plus 7.3/100km is very respectable.

That would be a great combo!