Volvo V70

The Volvo V70 is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1996 to 2016 across three generations.

The name V70 combines the letter V, standing for versatility, and 70, denoting relative platform size (i.e., a V70 is larger than a V40, but smaller than a V90).

The first generation (1996–2000) debuted in November 1996. It was based on the P80 platform and was available with front and all-wheel drive (AWD), the latter marketed as the V70 AWD. In September 1997, a crossover version called the V70 XC or V70 Cross Country was introduced. The sedan model was called Volvo S70.

The second generation (2000–2007) debuted in spring 2000. It was based on the P2 platform and, as with its predecessor, was also offered as an all-wheel drive variant marketed as the V70 AWD and as a crossover version initially called V70 XC. For the 2003 model year, the crossover was renamed to XC70. The sedan model was called Volvo S60.

The third generation (2007–2016) debuted in February 2007. It was based on the P3 platform and marketed as the V70 and the XC70. Production of the V70 ended on 25 April 2016, the XC70 continued until 13 May 2016. The sedan model was called Volvo S80.

First generation (1996–2000)

| R (Auto) || B5234T3 || style=text-align:center|1999 || || at 2400 || ||

| R AWD (Auto) || B5244T2 || style=text-align:center|2000 || || at 2500 || ||

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|+Diesel engines

!Model!!Engine code!!Year(s)!!Power!!Torque at rpm!!Displacement!!

| 2.5 D (TDI) || D5252T MSA 15.7 || 1997–1999 || || at 1900 || || || ||

| || B5244SG2 || ||

Second V70 generation engine radiators featured an optional "ozone-eating" catalytic coating, marketed as PremAir, which converted ground-level ozone into pure oxygen during normal vehicle operation. The maximum effect was achieved in urban traffic and strong sunlight.

Safety

Euro NCAP evaluated the S60 (saloon variant of V70) in 2001 awarding it 4 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection. The S60 scored 10 of 16 points in the front test and 16 of 16 in the side test. The car received two of two points available in the pole test. The S60 received a total of 28 of 37 points and therefore four stars (25–32) in Euro NCAP's evaluation.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) evaluated the Volvo S60 (saloon variant). The S60 was granted the IIHS's highest rating of "good" in front and rear tests. The S60 was awarded the institute's second highest rating of "acceptable" in the side test. However, an improvement in the driver dummy's pelvis/leg rating from "marginal" to "acceptable" would yield an overall "good" rating in the side test.

Third generation (2006–2016)

On 2 February 2007, Volvo debuted the third generation for the 2008 model year. Based on the Volvo P3 platform it shared numerous elements as well as general styling with the second generation Volvo S80. Compared with its predecessor, rear-seat legroom was increased by and a revised tailgate design increased the load area volume by 55 L. The V70 was offered for the first time with four- and six-cylinder engines. The high-performance V70R AWD models were discontinued with this third generation, only a mostly cosmetic R-Design package was made available.

After the 2011 model year, Volvo discontinued sales of the V70 in North America, instead marketing the FWD variant of the XC70.

The Sensus Infotainment System from the Volvo XC60 was made available in 2011 for the V70 and XC70.

For 2012 the V70 and XC70 received a minor facelift. The front received a redesigned bumper with chrome accents, the Volvo logo on the front grill was enlarged. The indicators in the side mirrors were redesigned and changed to LED, and the rear light cluster redesigned. New optional alloy wheels and exterior paint options were added.

Third generation models

V70

File:Volvo V70 D5 (III) – Frontansicht, 28. Mai 2011, Hilden.jpg|alt=Front drivers side view of black V70|Volvo V70 pre-facelift (Germany)

File:Volvo V70 D5 (III) – Heckansicht, 28. Mai 2011, Hilden.jpg|alt=Rear drivers side view of black V70|Volvo V70 pre-facelift (Germany)

File:Volvo V70 R Sport (2593214804) (cropped).jpg|Volvo V70 R-Design

File:Volvo V70 D5 (III) – Frontansicht, 3. März 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg|alt=Front drivers side view of silver V70 with chrome window trim|Volvo V70 post first facelift (Germany)

File:Volvo V70 D3 Linje Svart (III, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 2. Mai 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg|alt=Front drivers side view of white V70 with glass black trim|Volvo V70 post second facelift (Germany)

File:Volvo V70 D3 Linje Svart (III, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 2. Mai 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg|alt=Rear drivers side view of white V70 with gloss black trim|Volvo V70 post second facelift (Germany)

File:2008VolvoV70Interior.jpg|alt=Top down view of V70 drivers area with beige interior and glossy wood trim|Interior pre-facelift (US)

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V70 Plug-in Hybrid

As part of a joint venture with Vattenfall, a Swedish energy company, Volvo converted two Volvo V70 to diesel-electric plug-in hybrid demonstrators that have been in field testing in Gothenburg, Sweden, since December 2009. Vattenfall offered customers participating in this trial a supply of renewable electricity generated from wind or hydropower. This test allowed participants to experience the all-electric range at low temperatures, which has been a disadvantage of plug-in vehicles. As reported by the test drivers, the V70 Plug-in Hybrid demonstrators have an all-electric range between . The demonstrators were built with a button to allow test drivers to manually choose between electricity or diesel engine power at any time. The first phase of the field trial ended in June 2010 and included 16 families, all employees of Volvo or Vattenfall, who had the car for 1.5 weeks to one month. A second phase of the test was to run from July to December 2010 with Vattenfall employees in Göteborg and Stockholm.

Among the key findings of the first phase are: Volvo claimed that its plug-in hybrid could achieve , based on the European test cycle.

Ultimately production of the V70 Plug-in Hybrid did not commence, and the model was never commercially available. Instead, Volvo opted to introduce the V60 PIH in 2012.

XC70

As with previous generation models the XC70 features increased ground clearance, optional all-wheel-drive and some cosmetic differences from the normal V70. On the outside there are XC-only front and rear bumpers, side skirts, wheel arch extensions and additional exterior door trims all in unpainted black plastic. The optional roof rails feature an embossed "XC" and are only available in black. Various unique alloy wheels are offered only for the XC.

For the third generation XC a new feature called hill-descent-control was introduced that limits vehicle speed when driving down a steep embankment.

File:2008 Volvo XC70 in Seashell Metallic, front left, 03-25-2023.jpg|Volvo XC70 pre-facelift (US)

File:2008 Volvo XC70 in Seashell Metallic, rear left, 03-25-2023.jpg|Volvo XC70 pre-facelift (US)

File:2014 Volvo XC70 SE NAV D5 AWD Automatic 2.4.jpg|Volvo XC70 post facelift (UK)

File:2014 Canadian International AutoShow 0060 (12645183643).jpg|Volvo XC70 post facelift (Canada)

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V70 / XC70 Ocean Race

In 2011 Ocean Race Edition versions of the V70 and XC70 were unveiled to coincide with the 2011–2012 Volvo Ocean Race. All cars featured special interior trim, decor and details. Exterior colours were limited to Ocean Race Blue Metallic or Electric Silver Metallic. Engine choices were limited to the D5 or T6.

For 2014 Ocean Race models were updated with detail changes such as different door sill plates, high gloss black mirror caps and front grill to accompany the 2014–2015 Volvo Ocean Race.

Engines

The V70 and XC70 were available with four-, five- and six-cylinder engines.

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!Model!!Engine code!!Year(s)!!Power!!Torque at rpm!!Displacement!!Comment

| 2.0 || B4204S3 || 2008–2010 || || at 4500 || || Inline 4

| 2.0F || B4204S4 || 2008–2010 || || at 4500 || || Inline 4 Flexifuel

| 2.0T || 2010–2011 || || at 1750 || || Inline 4 with turbo

| || B5254T6 || 2008–2010 || || at 3200 || || Inline 6

| || B6324S5 || B4204T7 || 2011–201X || || at 1800 || || Inline 4 with turbo

| || B4204T11 || 2014–2016 || || at 1500 || || Inline 4 with turbo

| T5 || B5254T12 || 2014–2016 || || at 5400 || || Inline 5 with turbo

| T6 AWD

|2008–2010

|111 PS (80 kW; 109 hp)

|240 Nm (177 lb*ft) at 1750

|1,560 cc (95.2 in3)

|Inline 4 with turbo

| 2.0D || D4204T || 2008–2010|| || at 2000 || || Inline 4 with turbo

| 2.4D || D5244T5 || 2013–2016 || || at 1500–2250 || || Inline 5 with turbo

| D3 || D4204T9 || 2015–2016 || || at 1750–3000 || || Inline 4 with turbo

| D4 || D5244T17 || 2013–2016 || || at 1500–2500 || || Inline 5 with turbo

| D4 || D4204T5 || 2014–2016 || || at 1750–2500 || || Inline 4 with two turbos