Pros: Unique blend of passenger-car and SUV attributes; generous passenger and cargo room; pleasant, understated-but-classy interior materials
Cons: Many desirable options are available only in expensive packages; lack of brand cachet compared to some premium-class competitors; some complicated controls
CG Says: The Volvo XC70 is a traditional passenger-car-based station wagon that gets an SUV-like personality from its raised ride height and rugged styling cues. For 2016, XC70 loses its turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine, and trades its 3.2-liter six for a turbocharged 2.5-liter 5-cylinder. XC70 has its charms, among them a roomy cabin, refined drivetrain, and impressive build quality. The base models are best viewed as luxury cars for value seekers. Well equipped at roughly $37,000 to start, the front-drive version offers strong value. It approximates the performance of many similarly sized wagons from American and European manufacturers for thousands less, all while maintaining Volvo’s unique style and character.
| Class | Premium Midsize Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Nation of Manufacture | Sweden |
| Base Prices | T5: $37,100 T5 AWD: $38,600 T5 Premier: $40,550 T5 AWD Premier: $42,050 T5 Platinum: $45,675 T5 AWD Platinum: $47,175 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 240 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 23 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 31 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 2.5-liter 5-cylinder |
| Horsepower 250 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26 |
