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2003 Volvo V70 Review
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2003 V70 Review Summary & Specifications
The Volvo 70-series wagons are luxurious and enjoyable to drive. The base model offers a smooth, soft ride, but the engine lacks the sporty response of the other models, which come with turbocharged engines.The all-wheel-drive XC70 Cross Country offers many of the sure-footed benefits of a rugged sport-utility, but without an SUV's poor ride quality and sluggish handling traits. It comes with body armor and a tall suspension for easy off-road forays. Yet on pavement it delivers the plush ride of a refined European touring car. Its engine is responsive. It features luxurious appointments in a spacious passenger compartment. T5 is an agile car, capable of sporty moves and high performance, but it's easy to control and exudes the flavor of a plush luxury sedan. It comes with a powerful 247-horsepower engine.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | V70 2.4 ($27,870), V70 2.4T ($30,870), V70 2.5 T AWD ($32,620), V70 T5 ($33,870); XC 70 Cross Country ($33,870) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter dohc 20-valve turbocharged inline-5 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed Geartronic automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 168-hp 2.4-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5; 197-hp 2.4-liter dohc 20-valve turbocharged inline-5; 208-hp 2.5-liter dohc 20-valve turbocharged inline-5; 247-hp 2.3-liter dohc 20-valve turbocharged inline-5 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, 3-point front seatbelts with adjustable anchors, front seat Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), rear seat ISOFIX child restraint anchors, ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Torslanda, Sweden |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-458-1552 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.volvocars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 27870 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Volvo XC70 Cross Country ($33,870) |
| Standard Equipment | electronic climate control, central locking system with keyless entry, security system with battery back-up siren, exterior approach lighting with mirror puddle lamps, fog lights, roof rails, power heated exterior mirrors with memory, power windows, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, AM/FM/CD/cassette with six speakers, power sunroof, eight-way power driver's seat with three-position memory, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium Package ($2595) includes leather seating surfaces, power tilt-and-slide moonroof, trip computer, eight-way power passenger seat; Touring Package ($795) includes Air Quality System, auto dimming interior rearview mirror, Homelink transmitter, laminated security side windows, cargo protection net, grocery bag holder; Premium audio system with four-disc in-dash CD ($1200) |
| Destination Charge | 660 |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 39120 |
| Horse Power | 208 @ 5000 |
| Torque | 236 @ 1500-4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/25 |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.3/73.2/61.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/55.0/42.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.8/54.8/38.7 |
| Trunk Volume | 71.5 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 |
| Curb Weight | 3827 |
| Stock Tires | 215/65HR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |
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