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What's new: 2003 Volvo V70

 

 

V70 2.4

  • Single in-dash CD audio system is now standard.
  • Leather steering wheel and gearshift knob are standard.
  • Two new colors, Ruby Red metallic (replaces Venetian Red) and Titanium Grey are available.
  • A new 2.4-liter naturally aspirated SULEV+ (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle) engine with 165 horsepower. Torque is unchanged. This engine will only be offered in California.
  • A variant without moonroof or leather for both manual and automatic is now available.

 

Premium Package

 

The 2003 Premium Package now includes ECC, wood trim and trip computer in addition to moonroof, leather and power driver's seat.

 

Touring Package

 

Now includes IAQS, Interior Air Quality Sensor.

 

Versatility Package

 

12-volt outlet located next to third seat replaces former trash bin.

 

Climate Package

 

The Cold Weather Package has been renamed the Climate Package. It now includes a new option known as Rainsensor. Rainsensor replaces the intermittent wiper control and automatically adjusts wiper speed bases on the amount of water sensed on the windshield.

 

Other Options

 

The Volvo On Call Plus telematics/mobile phone is a new option for 2003. A 12-month subscription is included.

 

V70 2.4T, 2.5T AWD

  • Single in-dash CD audio system is now standard.
  • Leather steering wheel with Volvo ironmark symbol and wood trim are now standard.
  • The electronic Haldex all-wheel drive system from the S60 and XC90 replaces the former viscous coupling all-wheel-drive system.
  • Two new colors, Ruby Red metallic (replaces Venetian Red) and Titanium Grey are available.
  • A new 2.5-liter light pressure turbo engine with 208 horsepower and 236 ft. lbs. of torque at 1500 rpm replaces the former 197 horsepower 2.4-liter engine in the AWD variants only.
  • A variant without moonroof or leather is now available.

 

Premium Package

 

The 2003 Premium Package now includes moonroof and trip computer in addition to leather and power passenger seat.

 

Versatility Package

 

12-volt outlet located next to third seat replaces former trash bin

 

Climate Package (standard on 2.5T AWD)

 

The Cold Weather Package has been renamed the Climate Package. It now includes a new option known as Rainsensor. Rainsensor replaces the intermittent wiper control and automatically adjusts wiper speed based on the amount of water sensed on the windshield. The Climate Package is an option on 2.4T and is standard on 2.5T AWD.

 

Other Options

  • The Volvo On Call Plus telematics/mobile phone is a new option for 2003. Includes 12-month subscription.
  • Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound stereo system with in-dash 4-CD player is available on both models.

 

V70 T-5

  • Leather steering wheel with Volvo ironmark symbol is now standard.
  • Two new colors, Ruby Red metallic (replaces Venetian Red) and Titanium Grey are available.
  • A variant without moonroof or leather is now available.

 

Premium Package

 

The 2003 Premium Package now includes moonroof in addition to leather.

 

Touring Package

 

Now includes IAQS, Interior Air Quality Sensor.

 

Sport Package

 

New for 2003, the Sport Package includes 17" alloy wheels (Thor) and Sports Seats (front and rear) from the T-5.

 

Climate Package

 

The Cold Weather Package has been renamed the Climate Package. It now includes a new option known as Rainsensor. Rainsensor replaces the intermittent wiper control and automatically adjusts wiper speed based on the amount of water sensed on the windshield. The Climate Package is an option on the 2.4T and is standard on 2.5T AWD.

 

Other Options

 

The Volvo On Call Plus telematics/mobile phone is a new option for 2003. A 12-month subscription is included.

Keywords:
V70 (2007), 2003
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