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Saturday 21st November 2009
Volvo XC60

Volvo XC60

The Volvo XC60 and XC70 With Front Wheel Drive
The introduction of front-wheel drive and the new 2. 4D engine to the Volvo XC60 crossover and XC70 premium estate will see CO2 figures tumble to 159 g/km. the full story
Published on: 24th Feb 2009


Volvo XC70 Review
Volvo pioneered the crossover estate concept when the XC70 Cross Country was launched in the UK in 1996. The Volvo XC70 is an evolution of the V70 estate and the idea is to take the popular V70 estate car and enable it to go off road by increasing the ground clearance, adding four wheel drive or as Volvo prefer to call it all wheel drive, upgrading the suspension and protecting the body work whilst retaining the comfort and safety of the original estate car. Externally, the Volvo XC70 is higher than the V70 (by 57mm), longer (by 15mm) and has a different grille, special fog lamps and comprehensive protective cladding. the full review
Reviewed on: 20th Jan 2009
Volvo XC70

Volvo XC70


Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90

Success For Volvo XC Models In 4x4 Of The Year Awards
The Volvo XC70 and XC90 competed with nearly 70 rivals to win two accolades at 2009 4x4 Magazine awards, the UK's biggest and most comprehensive annual 4x4 review. Up against the cream of the 4x4 crop, the rugged Volvo XC70 go-anywhere premium estate car beat the likes of the Audi Allroad and Jaguar X-TYPE AWD to take the top spot in the best 4x4 Estate category, while the Volvo XC90 received highly commended status in the family class. the full story
Published on: 29th Aug 2008

Enhancements to the Volvo XC70 for 2009
For 2009 enhancements to the Volvo XC70 premium estate include several new additions to the SE Lux specification including Active Bending Lights, heated washer nozzles, Load Compensating Suspension and chronograph instrument dials. The Volvo XC70 also receives an updated RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment system) which now features larger eight-inch flat-screen monitors built into the front seat headrests. the full story
Published on: 14th May 2008
Volvo XC70 2009

Volvo XC70 2009


Volvo XC70 News and Reviews ...

February 2009
The Volvo XC60 and XC70 With Front Wheel Drive
Published on: 24th Feb 2009
January 2009

Volvo XC70 Review
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Published on: 20th Jan 2009
August 2008
Success For Volvo XC Models In 4x4 Of The Year Awards
Published on: 29th Aug 2008
May 2008
Enhancements to the Volvo XC70 for 2009
Published on: 14th May 2008
March 2008

Volvo XC70 Review
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Published on: 20th Mar 2008
January 2008
The All New Volvo XC70 is at Home in All Conditions
Published on: 30th Jan 2008
March 2007
The All New Volvo XC70
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Published on: 5th Mar 2007
November 2005
Volvo Unveils Two Hot New Concepts At The 2005 SEMA Show
Published on: 5th Nov 2005
September 2005
New Volvo D5 (185bhp) Engine Performs In Towcar Awards
Published on: 30th Sep 2005
June 2005
Volvo XC70's Debut As Frontline Police Cars On The Isle Of Wight
Published on: 3rd Jun 2005
February 2005
Volvo XC70 Estate
Published on: 2nd Feb 2005
June 2004
Volvo Dealer Rental Scheme Scores A Hit With Surrey County Cricket Club
Published on: 12th Jun 2004
April 2004
6-Speed Manual Now Available With D5 Engine For Volvo XC90, XC70 And V70 AWD
Published on: 2nd Apr 2004


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