Volvo V70

The V70 is Volvo’s midsize wagon that was all-new for 2008 in both appearance and under the skin, with distinctive styling that draws cues from the Volvo S80 sedan. Still built as a safe family car, the V70 now has a powerful, sporty look with a raised hood and a roof line that slopes down at the rear. Now in its third generation, the new V70 is intended to be more differentiated from the more rugged XC70 built on the same platform, and evolved from the 850 Wagon when it was introduced for the 1998 model year. The 850 wagon marked a change in direction for the company, from previous products that were thought of as safe and sturdy but somewhat stodgy. The V70 Cross Country was added for 2001 as an SUV alternative and became a separate model for 2002, now known as the XC70.