Volvo V70 and XC70 prices announced
Author: Robin Brown
Published: 19 June 2007
Prices for the new Volvo V70 and XC70 estate models have been announced.
Prices range from £26,495 to £38,280 for the V70 models and from £31,035 to £36,200 for the Volvo XC70 range.
The new Volvo V70 is offered with a choice of three petrol engines and two diesels. Manual transmission is standard except on the 3.2 and T6 AWD petrol models which are offered in the geartronic guise.
Capable of a top speed of 152mph, the all-new 282bhp T6 AWD model manages a 0–60 performance of 6.7 seconds while the 183bhp D5 model delivers 43.5mpg on a combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 172g/km.
The all new Volvo XC70 is available with a choice of either D5 diesel (manual or geartronic) or 3.2 petrol (geartronic only). The D5 diesel engine generates (295lb-ft) 400Nm torque at 200-2750rpm and emits 193g/km.
Volvo expects to sell around 7,000 V70 and 2,500 XC70 models in 2008.
Standard features on all new Volvo V70 models include 40/20/40 splitfolding rear seat configuration, load adaptive rear lights, folding steel load protection grille, 3D cargo load system, lockable load floor, grocery bag holder, 12V power outlet in the cargo area and roof rails. ?
The Volvo XC70 features all of the above plus Hill Descent Control, All-Wheel Drive with Instant Traction, aluminium trim and XC upholstery and colour choices.
The exterior is differentiated by extended roof rails, body mouldings, skidplates and front lower cross-member.
Entry-level SE trim which full body coloured lower door and bumper mouldings, 17” Spartes alloy wheels (17” Sargas alloy wheels for XC70), Sundby Textile/T-tec upholstery (leather-faced for XC), cross brushed aluminium trim and an 8 speaker high performance sound system with AUX input.
The SE Sport adds sports styling and handling enhancements including speed dependent steering, rear spoiler, 18” alloys and ventilated leather upholstery.
The SE Lux specification offers leather-faced upholstery, 17” alloys, power and heated driver and front passenger seats, Bi-Xenon headlamps and power tailgate with trap sensors.
Volvo option packages are also available, including the Communications pack, Active Bi-Xenon pack, Winter pack and Family pack, which includes the new dual stage integrated rear seat child booster cushions.
Similarly, a range of estate-friendly accessories are available including a rear parking camera, roof rail load systems and towbars, 3 in 1 cargo dividers and an internal bike carrier.
Orders can be placed now ahead of their arrival in dealer showrooms in September, with first customer deliveries in October.
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