Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Wagons/Estates, Volvo
Heico Sportiv takes on the Volvo V70 and XC70
Heico Sportiv has been putting a more stylish and powerful edge on Volvos for ten years, and they've applied their touch to the latest V70 and XC70 wagons from Gothenburg. With tuning skills derived from racing experience, the changes are more than cosmetic. Heico has developed suspension, brake, and exhaust upgrades that enhance the reflexes of the wagons. The restrained bodykit bolted to the EUCD platform cars is the most visible change. It's tasteful, though the ultra low profile tires and overkill-diameter rims look awkward to us. The interior gains extremely attractive two color seats and various aluminum trim pieces embossed with the Heico Viking helmet logo. We'll take the low and mean looking V70, though it'd be tough to go wrong with the more chromed-out and higher-riding XC70, as well.
[Source: Carscoop]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Laba 9:43AM (8/25/2007)
Those interior pics are from a C30 or a S40 or a V50, but definetly not from a V/XC70. And those pics have bad resolution also.
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jg3 10:03AM (8/25/2007)
Yep, definitely a V50, not a V70 at all. And what's with those plastic add-ons blocking the air vents?
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jg3 10:04AM (8/25/2007)
Referring to the interior shot there, by the way. It's a V50 IP.
NeoteriX 11:31AM (8/25/2007)
They look like cup holders to me... you know, because the *real* cupholders are being occupied by stupid gadgets.
bmw D 2:32PM (8/25/2007)
its sad that the V70R was discontinued.... then again it sucks that the R was unreliable! maybe the new owners will re-visit the tradition.
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SPG 10:09PM (8/26/2007)
Hot damn I love Volvo's.
First time hearing about Heico Sportiv though.
I'll have to check them out.
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