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The Redesigned 2008 Volvo Xc70 Cross Country

Volvo vehicles have always been renownedgeneration. We are the dominant player
for their safety and high quality Volvoin this market."
car parts. And to add to the long listThis was seconded by Anne Belec, CEO of
of quality Volvo transports, theVolvo Cars of North America she said,
Swedish-based automaker will once again"The XC70 segment dynamic is changing
present consumers with anotherwith more crossovers and more players
masterpiece---the redesigned 2008 XC70coming in. We're playing it
Cross Country which will showcaseconservatively."
improved drivability, luxury, andThe redesigned 2008 Volvo XC70 Cross
safety.Country is now available on various
The XC70 comes from the same Ford's EUCDVolvo and Ford dealerships.
platform as the S80 sedan and Land RoverHere are the details on the 2008 Volvo
LR2 however the XC70 has an additional 2XC70 Cross Country:
inches in wheelbase and 4-plus inches inEngine
length as compared to its predecessor.Engine: 3.2
In terms of the engine it gained aEngine Type Description: In-Line
cylinder but loses the turbo. TheSix-Cylinder Engine
standard gearbox which was previouslyPower Train: All-wheel drive
five-speed was changed into a six-speedNumber of cylinders: 6
automatic. Inside the XC70 is moreEngine Displacement: 194.8 cu.in.
refined interior with the addition ofEngine Bore: 3.31 in.
technical features.Engine Stroke: 3.78 in.
Some of the notable features of the XC70Horsepower: 235 hp
include adaptive cruise control,Horsepower rev: 6200 rpm
blind-spot warning system, drowsy-driverTorque: 236 lb-ft
alert, and a collision warning systemTorque rev: 3200 rpm
with automatic braking. Moreover, theFuel type: Gasoline
safety cage that surrounds the occupantsPerformance
makes use of four kinds of high-strengthFuel consumption (city)
steel for added protection.Six-speed Geartronic transmission: 15
Volvo is also taking advantage of itsmpg
parts-bin relationship with Ford byFuel consumption (highway)
obtaining the Hill Descent Control fromSix-speed Geartronic transmission: 22
Land Rover. There is also the standardmpg
Haldex all-wheel-drive that when coupledCapacity
to a standard Dynamic Stability andFuel Capacity: 18.5 gal.
Traction Control provide the grippingCargo Capacity: 71.4 cu.ft.
power similar to that of a rally car.Towing Capacity: 3307 lbs.
The MacPherson struts at the front matedWeight
with a multilink rear suspension keepTotal Weight: 4092 lbs.
on-road driving conditions luxurious.Exterior Dimensions
The XC70 has also lots of features thatHeight: 63 in.
will surely awe buyers like for instanceLength: 190.5 in.
its rear seats that easily convert fromWidth: 73.3 in.
an adult size to a child-bolstered seat.Wheel base: 110 in.
And that's not all! The seat beltTrack Front: 63.5 in.
spooling and airbag curtain deploymentsTrack Rear: 62.2 in.
also conform accordingly. The cargo areaTurning Circle (curb to curb): 37.7 ft.
has also aluminum alloy rails withInterior Dimensions
movable anchors. On the outside, theHead Room Front: 38.8 in.
XC70 has more refined shoulders whileHead Room Rear: 38.6 in.
the tailgate glass comes down lower thanShoulder Room Front: 57.4 in.
the side glass.Shoulder Room Rear: 56.5 in.
Leif Settergren, Volvo Cars of NorthLeg Room Front: 41.9 in.
America program manager for the XC70,Leg Room Rear: 34.6 in.
V70, and XC90 said, "We defined theHip Room Front: 54.8 in.
crossover segment with the firstHip Room Rear: 55.1 in.



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