The current Volvo V70 was launched in spring 2000 as the second generation of the V70 model. It was developed to secure Volvo’s position as a leading manufacturer of medium and large estate cars. The Volvo V70 followed the new, rounder design language that was introduced with the Volvo S80.
The Volvo XC70 was developed in parallel with the second-generation Volvo V70 and was launched in autumn 2000, badged as the Volvo V70 XC. It was not Volvo’s first Cross Country model, but it did give the XC concept a stronger profile than before.