2016 Volvo XC70

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][mk_image_slideshow images=”16352,16354,3538″ image_width=”800″ image_height=”400″ pause_on_hover=”true”][vc_column_text el_class=”review-slideshow-caption”]2016 Volvo XC70[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space”][vc_column_text]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[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]

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

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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

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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

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2015 Volvo XC70 Review

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