Prices and full specification details are now available for the all new Volvo V70 and XC70 premium estate models. Prices range from £26,495 to £38,280 for the V70 models and from £31,035 to £36,200 for the Volvo XC70 range1. Orders can be placed now ahead of their arrival in dealer showrooms in September, with first customer deliveries in October.
Premium standard specification levels
Standard features on the all new V70 and XC70 models include a unique 40/20/40 split folding rear seat configuration, load adaptive rear lights, folding steel load protection grille, 3D cargo load system, lockable load floor, grocery bag holder, 12V power outlet in the cargo area and roof rails.
The Volvo XC70 benefits from all the same standard features as the Volvo V70 and is then equipped with a number of unique XC features. This includes HDC (Hill Descent Control), AWD with Instant Traction, XC crossed aluminium trim and unique XC upholstery and colour choices. The exterior is differentiated by extended XC roof rails, tough XC body mouldings, skidplates and front lower cross-member.
SE, SE Sport and SE Lux
Three specification levels2 are available, a highly specified entry level SE trim which includes full body coloured lower door and bumper mouldings, 17" Spartes alloy wheels (17" Sargas alloy wheels for XC70), Sundby Textile/T-tec upholstery (leather-faced for XC), cross brushed aluminium trim and an 8 speaker high performance sound system with AUX input. The SE Sport adds sports styling and handling enhancements such as speed dependent steering, rear spoiler, 18" alloys and ventilated leather upholstery. The SE Lux specification offers the ultimate luxury package with leather-faced upholstery, 17" alloys, power and heated driver and front passenger seats, Bi-Xenon headlamps and power tailgate with trap sensors.
The all new V70 is offered in 14 exterior colours and a choice of four interior colour palettes including a new Scandinavian-inspired Cranberry Red and Off Black leather-faced upholstery. To complement the interior themes a range of four inlays are available including a new Modern Wood trim with a natural finish. The all new XC70 offers a range of 10 different exterior colours and three different interior colour environments. All XCs benefit from new cross-stitched seams as well as the four V70 inlays customers can also choose a unique XC Crossed aluminium trim.
Volvo's popular option packages are also available, including the Communications pack, Active Bi-Xenon pack, Winter pack and Family pack, which includes the new dual stage integrated rear seat child booster cushions. Similarly, a range of estate-friendly accessories are available including a rear parking camera, roof rail load systems and towbars, 3 in 1 cargo dividers and an internal bike carrier.
Performance and technical specifications
The all new Volvo V70 is offered with a choice of three petrol engines and two diesel engines3. Manual transmission is standard except on the 3.2 and T6 AWD petrol models which are offered in the geartronic guise only. Capable of a top speed of 152mph, the all-new 285PS T6 AWD model also offers a brisk 0 to 60 performance of 6.7 seconds while the frugal 185PS D5 model delivers 43.5 mpg on a combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 172g/km.
The all new Volvo XC70 is available with a choice of either D5 diesel (manual or geartronic) or 3.2 petrol (geartronic only)4. The popular D5 diesel engine generates 400Nm torque at 200-2750rpm and emits 193g/km.
With competitive pricing, comprehensive specification levels and class-leading standard features, Volvo expects to sell around 7,000 V70 and 2,500 XC70 models in 2008.
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1. All new V70 and XC70 pricing
V70 | Engine | Price (OTR) |
SE | 2.5T (200 PS) 3.2 Geartronic (238 PS) T6 AWD Geartronic (285 PS) 2.4D (163 PS) D5 (185 PS) | £26,495 £30,600 £35,430 £26,995 £27,995 |
SE Sport | 2.5T (200 PS) 3.2 Geartronic (238 PS) T6 AWD Geartronic (285 PS) 2.4D (163 PS) D5 (185 PS) | £29,345 £33,450 £38,280 £29,845 £30,845 |
SE Lux | 2.5T (200 PS) 3.2 Geartronic (238 PS) T6 AWD Geartronic (285 PS) 2.4D (163 PS) D5 (185 PS) | £29,245 £33,350 £38,180 £29,745 £30,745 |
XC70 | Engine | Price (OTR) |
SE | 3.2 SE Geartronic (238 PS) D5 SE (185 PS) | £33,600 £31,035 |
SE Sport | 3.2 SE Geartronic (238 PS) D5 SE (185 PS) | £35,700 £33,135 |
SE Lux | 3.2 SE Geartronic (238 PS) D5 SE (185 PS) | £36,200 £33,635 |
2. Specification details
The new SE models are equipped with full body coloured lower door and bumper mouldings, 17" Spartes alloy wheels (17" Sargas alloy wheels for XC70), Sundby Textile/T-tec upholstery (leather-faced upholstery for XC70), cross brushed aluminium trim and an 8 speaker high performance sound system.
SE Sport adds sports styling and handling enhancements, including speed dependent power steering, FOUR-C active chassis system, 18" Odysseus alloys (18" Minos alloy wheels for XC70), rear spoiler and ventilated leather sports upholstery with cooling and heating systems. SE Sport is priced at £2,850 above the SE trim in the Volvo V70 and £2,100 in the XC70.
SE Lux specification offers the ultimate luxury specification, with leather faced upholstery, modern wood trim, power and heated driver and front passenger seats, luxury floor mats, 17" Canicula alloys (17" Sargas wheels for XC70), Bi-Xenon headlamps, FOUR-C active chassis for XC70 and power tailgate with trap sensors. SE Sport is priced at £2,750 above the SE trim in the Volvo V70 and £2,600 in the XC70.
3. V70 technical data
Engine | power | torque | 0-60 mph seconds | top speed | combined mpg | CO2 | BIK | VED | Kerb weight |
2.5T (2521cc, 5 cylinders) | 200PS @ 4800rpm | 300Nm @ 1500-4500 | 7.6 | 130 | 30.4 | 222 | 31% | F | 1736 |
3.2 * (3192cc, 6 cylinders) | 238PS @ 6200rpm | 320Nm @ 3200 | 7.8 | 146 | 26.9 | 251 | 35% | G | 1791 |
T6 AWD * (2953cc, 6 cylinders) | 285PS @ 5600rpm | 400Nm @ 1500-4800 | 6.7 | 152 | 25.0 | 270 | 35% | G | 1888 |
2.4D (2400cc, 5 cylinders) | 163PS @ 4000rpm | 340Nm @ 1750-2750 | 9.4 | 130 | 43.5 | 172 | 24% | E | 1761 |
D5 (2400cc, 5 cylinders) | 185PS @ 4000rpm | 400Nm @ 2000-2750 | 8.4 | 140 | 43.5 | 172 | 24% | E | 1761 |
* Geartronic standard
4. XC70 technical data
Engine | power | torque | 0-60 mph seconds | top speed | combined mpg | CO2 | BIK | VED | Kerb weight |
3.2 * (3192cc, 6 cylinders) | 238PS @ 6200rpm | 320Nm @ 3200 | 8.1 | 134 | 24.8 | 272 | 35% | G | 1889 |
D5 (2400cc, 5 cylinders) | 185PS @ 4000rpm | 400Nm @ 2000-2750 | 8.8 | 130 | 38.7 | 193 | 28% | F | 1868 |
* Geartronic standard
NB: Insurance groups to be confirmed for all models and fuel tank capacity for all models is 70 litres
Chassis Suspension Front - Spring-strut, lower link, anti-roll bar Rear - Individual multi-link suspension, anti-roll bar Steering Rack and pinion, power assisted Turning circle, curb to curb V70 - 11.2/12.2 (225/245 tyre width) XC70 - 11.5 Brake disc diameter front/rear V70 - 300-316/302mm XC70 - 316/302mm
Transmission
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Transmission type | AW TF-80SC (All autos) | M66W F3A (Manual petrols) | M66D F3A (Manual diesels) | M66E H5A (Manual diesel) | AW TF-80SC (Geartronic) |
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First | 4.15 | 3.39 | 3.39 | 3.75 | 4.15 |
Second | 2.37 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 2.37 |
Third | 1.56 | 1.27 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.56 |
Fourth | 1.16 | 0.95 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 1.16 |
Fifth | 0.86 | 0.78 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
Sixth | 0.69 | 0.65 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.69 |
Reverse | 3.39 | 3.23 | 3.23 | 3.23 | 3.39 |
Final drive ratio | 3.33 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.53 | 3.75 petrol 3.60 diesel |
Measurements
Exterior measurements (mm) | V70 | XC70 |
Length | 4823 | 4838 |
Height | 1547 | 1604 |
Width (with wing mirrors) | 1861 | 1861 |
Wheelbase | 2816 | 2815 |
Ground clearance | 143 | 210 |
Approach angle, degrees | n/a | 19.2 |
Departure angle, degrees | n/a | 24 |
Ramp angle, degrees | n/a | 19.8 |
Wading depth | n/a | 300 |
Interior measurements (mm) |
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Load length | 1089 | 1089 |
Load length with rear seats folded | 1878 | 1878 |
Height of luggage compartment | 801 | 801 |
Rear opening maximum width | 1223 | 1223 |
Luggage volume, litres (ISO V211) Rear seats down to glass line (ISO V212) Rear seats down to roof (ISO V214) | 575 840 1600 | 575 840 1600 |