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Volvo's new V70 surfaces on web
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We're not sure if Volvo officially unveiled its new V70, but AutoWeek.nl and Auto Motor und Sport are showing the new wagon on their websites, and with a little translation help from Motor Authority we can bring you the details. Looking for all the world like, well... an S80 station wagon, the new V70 sports a new skin keeping in step with the brand's design language that only makes a passing gesture to the slab sided boxes of yesteryear. The rear of the V70 sports Volvo's trademark vertical taillamps that extend upward from a wide base, and the rear glass shape hints ever so slightly at the unique shape of the C30's hatch, itself an homage to the original P1800. Interior space have apparently grown in every which way thanks to a body that's larger in every metric.
[Source: AutoWeek.nl, Motor Authority]
Gallery: 2008 Volvo V70
Power for the V70 will come from at least four engines: a 2.4L diesel four-cylinder producing 143 hp and 250 ft-lbs. of torque, a five-cylinder diesel producing 185 hp and 295 ft-lbs. of torque, a 2.5L turbo gas engine making 285 hp and 221 ft-lbs. of torque and a range-topping 3.2L inline-6 that generates 285 hp and 295 ft-lbs. of torque. A high-performance V8 model is also expected to be announced in the near future. Safety equipment meets or exceeds the standard set by Volvo with Dynamic Traction and Stability Control, active damping control, optional AWD and what we're sure will be an impressive number of airbags.
It's hard for anyone to argue that the wagon is dead when automakers like Volvo put the time and money into making one this good looking and capable. Of course, these details apply to the European model, which will officially be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March. We'll be on hand to welcome the new V70 into the world and bring you more details and live shots from the show floor.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Gavin 11:42AM (2/01/2007)
S80, S60, V70, they all look the same...
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Swedish 11:43AM (2/01/2007)
Volvo released the pictures to some magazines, but with an embargo agreement set to 09:00 AM CET on Friday. But the dutchmen at AutoWeek just couldn't hold their fingers in place and here we are.
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Mr. Fletcher Esq. 11:27PM (2/01/2007)
As wagons go this one looks sharp and capable for the job it needs to do. If I had a family I would take a look at it for sure.
Volvo, please bring this to the US with a diesel and a stick shift please and I'll be happy.
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Ben 11:53AM (2/01/2007)
If this is S80 based, wouldn't it be V90, like the S40/V50?
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Tal D 1:36PM (2/01/2007)
Wonder if we will get the diesel engines in the V70 in the U.S. ? or the C30?
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British_Rover 12:05PM (2/01/2007)
that will look hot as the V70R.
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polar 12:39PM (2/01/2007)
Can't wait! V8? Oh yeah!
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British_Rover 12:45PM (2/01/2007)
Someone please change that V6 to inline 6. Volvo does not make a V6. This is the same Inline 6 in the new S80 and the upcoming LR2.
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PJ 2:13PM (2/01/2007)
Except for those gigantor taillights, I'm smitten. Where do I sign for a V8, 6-speed, AWD V70R?
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Michael Karesh 12:49PM (2/01/2007)
Looks good. The same styling that doesn't support the S80 as an alternative to German midsize sedans works great for this wagon--assuming that the price is well south of the S80's.
Let's just hope there's once again an R with an available manual transmission, and that the handling of the new car is tighter and more direct.
Okay, maybe that's too much to ask of a Volvo. It will certainly be comfortable.
A recent entry to my blog drew parallels between the S80 and the Acura RL:
http://www.truedelta.com/blog/?p=16
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antrow 4:40PM (2/01/2007)
This could make me get over the loss of my 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero. I LOVE IT!!!
When may I put my order in?
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Michael Karesh 1:20PM (2/01/2007)
Ben #3: You'd think, but no. The current V70 was based on the old S80. So a new S60 will likely be joining the pair. The V70 serves as the wagon companion to the sedan sibs.
FWIW, I just took a look at the whole slideshow. From the angle this wagon looks good to me. Directly from the side, not so much. I don't recall this much front overhang on the new S80.
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pc 1:31PM (2/01/2007)
3.2L inline-6 that generates 285 hp and 295 ft-lbs. That can't be true. The same engine used in the S80 has only 235 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque.
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Almuliman 2:18PM (2/01/2007)
A V8 up front risks some serious handling issues a la a lot of Audis... Of course, it doesn't have to be that way, but then the seemingly huge front overhang doesn't bode well for getting the engine tucked nicely aft of the front axle.
I want one of those diesels with AWD anyway :-)
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James 3:00PM (2/01/2007)
This new wagon sure looks good to me, though I agree with #11 about the overly-aggressive taillights.
Is it really necessary to write "VOLVO" so large on the back, too?
For some reason, the new S80 looks a bit disproportionate and uninspired to me, and I'm just not sure about the C30, but at least they got the tried-and-true wagon right.
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UH2L 4:00PM (2/01/2007)
It looks like Volvo has gone back to its traditional boxy styling for the wagon and blended in the fender treatment from modern Volvos. Those taillights look horrendous, as if the vertical narrow part was added on to taillights shared with a sedan.
As for other Volvo designs, I think the new S80 looks sharp and the V50 looks great. I do like the Saab 9-3 SportCombi design better than this new V70 though.
Atul
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Louis Duran 4:10PM (2/01/2007)
This looks very good. A little like the Audi A4 up front (except for the hideous gaping maw of a grill on the Audi). The V70 was always a little undersized especially the rear legroom so the extra size on the 2008 is very welcome. It is nice to see sporty wagons making a surge in the market.
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JarryHames 4:35PM (2/01/2007)
This new Volvo wagon looks good! Are they bringing boxy back? I think that tail lamps are becoming a little too much. I understand that they're trying to show brand consistancy with the sedans.
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Drewboy 5:12PM (2/01/2007)
I really like the design of the car, taillights included.
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Fabulo 6:29PM (2/01/2007)
This looks about as exiting as a hair dryer or maybe a vaccum cleaner. Definitely a safe choice!
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