Carworks.com. Review for 2008 Volvo XC70

Volvo XC70
Quick Facts

Vehicle Type: Midsize Cars
Engine Type: 3.2-liter dual-overhead cam 24-valve inline 6 with variable valve timing
Transmission: 6-speed Geartronic automatic with manual-shift feature
Safety Equipment (standard): two-stage front airbags, two-chamber front passenger side-impact airbags, curtain style head-protection airbags for all outboard seats, Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS), Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC), four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS), tire-pressure monitor
Fuel Economy: 15/22

Volvo XC70 Summary

The 2008 Volvo XC70 is all-new, and better than its predecessors in just about every way. It looks better, in our opinion, and its interior is first rate. It's quiet, maneuverable and pleasant for the sort of driving most of us do most of the time, which means carrying ourselves, our things and passengers on freeways and city streets. It also offers genuine off-pavement capability and it's very good on unpaved roads. It has lots of room for gear and the cargo compartment is perfectly flat. It offers many advantages over truck-based SUVs, including better fuel economy, better handling, better ride, and for many it's a more rational alternative.

J.P. Vettraino filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from Germany, with Mitch McCullough reporting from northwestern Montana.