Volvo V70 t5 Third generation (2007-present)

Volvo V70 t5 the third generation V70 was officially unveiled by Volvo on 2 February 2007. The new car was aimed and equipped to be slightly more up-market than the previous model, albeit being of the similar size externally. The car was also shyly moved to be the lineup companion wagon to the S80 sedan, with previous generation model being considered companion wagon to S60 (even though, this was never openly marketed and is open to dispute). The Ford EUCD platform is used underneath the new V70, and much of the interior (other than the rear seats and loadbay) are shared with the second generation S80. The rear-seat legroom was increased by two centimetres and a revised tailgate design increased the load area volume by 55 L. The tailgate had also had optional motorized lift and closing action.

Since the new V70 is only available as a front-wheel drive platform based on the new S80 platform, the US market V70/XC70 AWD are only available with the S80 FWD drivetrain, a 3.2 litre straight-six engine producing 238 metric horsepower (175 kW; 235 hp) at 6,200 rpm; torque of 320 newton metres (236 lb·ft) at 3,200 rpm - mated to a six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission. The S80 AWD engine choices, a 3.0 litre turbo-six with 285 metric horsepower (210 kW; 281 hp) at 5,600 rpm, torque 400 newton metres (295 lb·ft) at 1,500–4,800 rpm, and a 4.4 litre V8 engine with 315 metric horsepower (232 kW; 311 hp) at 5,950 rpm, torque 440 newton metres (325 lb·ft) at 3,950 rpm are currently not available in the V70 since they require the S80 AWD platform. In some other markets D5 and/or T6 AWD models of XC70 are available.

There are no known plans for a high performance AWD V70. The high performance V70R AWD, as well as the five-cylinder turbo engine range mated to a five-speed Geartronic automatic transmissions of the previous V70 generation were all discontinued as the car departed from being the station wagon companion to P2 S60(R), and moved up to being the same for EUCD S80. Old R versions of S60/V70 were later replaced with R-design editions of EUCD S60(second gen.)/V60 -- meaning, essentially, that only visual design features of old R "performance" cars will be available.

As of the 2011 model year, Volvo no longer sells the V70 in North America. In its place, a front-wheel drive version of the XC70 is available, which was already sold in the European market.

Volvo V70 t5 Third generation Comfort

The front seats and the rear bench are of orthopedic design. Dolby Pro-Logic systems and sub-woofers are also available as upgrades to the standard audio system.

Options include DVD navigation with map data and remote control, a rear seat DVD entertainment system with two headrest monitors, headlamp washers, integrated child booster seats, an integrated home link remote control garage door opener, rear-door child-safety locks, rear park assist, power-adjustable passenger seats with 3-position memory and lumbar support, heated front seats, an integrated grocery bag holder, a rear view mirror compass, an integrated sunglass holder, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a power glass moonroof, 12 volt power outlets, leather seats, rear tinted windows, and a rain sensor.

Anti-submarining seats and overhead-mounted seat belt reminder lights come standard. Other standard features for 2007 include Volvo on call roadside assistance for four years, rear window deactivation, safe approach and home safe lighting.

Volvo V70 t5 Third generation Safety

As standard, the vehicle is equipped with driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags. Also featured is the WHIPS whiplash prevention system on the front seats.

Third generation V70s are available with the BLIS blind-spot sensor system, that can detect vehicles otherwise hidden from view of the driver due to being just off to one side of the car.

As is typical for Volvos, all models feature daytime running lights to improve driver visibility and safety throughout the day.

The latest revision of the XC70 includes DSTC (standard on all models) - Dynamic Stability and Traction control, that combines the functions otherwise known as Electronic Stability Programme and traction control.

Euro NCAP evaluated the V70 in 2007 awarding it 5 of 5 stars for adult occupant protection. The V70 scored 15 of 16 points in the front test and 16 of 16 in the side test. The car was penalised 1 point in the pole test for improper deployment of the curtain airbag in both the original test and the re-test. The car received one of two points available in the pole test. The V70 was granted an additional two points for seat belt reminders of three available in this catergory. The V70 received a total of 34 of 37 points and therefore five stars (33-37) in EuroNCAP's evaluation.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the Volvo S80 (sedan variant) their Top Safety Pick award. The S80 was granted the IIHS's highest rating of "good" in front, side, rear and roof strength tests and has Electronic Stability Control as standard equipment to receive the award.

Volvo V70 t5 Third generation Production 2007–present
Assembly Torslanda, Sweden ,Jakarta, Indonesia (Indobuana Autoraya)
Class Executive car ,Platform Y20 platform
Engine 2.0 L I4, 2.0 L I4 Flexifuel, 2.5 L I5 Turbo, 2.5 L I5 FT Flexifuel, 3.2 L I6, 3.0 L I6 Turbo, 1.6 L I4 diesel (DRIVe model), 2.0 L I4 diesel, 2.4 L I5 hp diesel
Transmission 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2,816 mm (110.9 in) XC: 2,815 mm (110.8 in)
Length 4,823 mm (189.9 in) XC: 4,838 mm (190.5 in)
Width 1,861 mm (73.3 in) , 2,106 mm (82.9 in) Including mirrors. XC: 2,119 mm (83.4 in)
Height 1,547 mm (60.9 in) XC: 1,604 mm (63.1 in)
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