This is Volvo’s new XC70, the latest edition of it’s popular off-roading capable 4WD version of it’s V70 wagon. This time following Volvo’s new design language, the XC70 takes on a much more sculpted and aggressive appearance. It also has a tailgate that reminds me of a certain generation of the Subaru Forester, though elements of the Volvo C30 are also very much there. The enlarged front grille and the upwards sloping headlamps look fine, but I find the bumper is looking abit too concept-car-ish, the design is too busy.
For the moment, the new Volvo XC70 will come with two engine options, a 238hp 3.2 litre inline-6 as well as a 5-cylinder turbodiesel that’s good for 185 horsepower and a whole load of torque, 400 Newton Meters! Power is transmitted via a 6-speed Geartronic transmission to all four wheels. Other features include Hill Descent Control (ah, a testimoniy of real off-road prowess), Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, and an adjustable suspension that Volvo calls Four-C which can be set to comfort, or sport mode to tailor the XC70′s ride to driving style and conditions.
More photos after the jump.
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This looks bad. The last XC's nicer.
The only word suitable for this creation is U-G-L-Y.
the XC looks much, much wider.. perhaps because of the elongated headlamps.. kinda reminds me of sepet chinese kids like myself..lol
I love this car, practical design. It looks good too.
when u look at the rear back, its like new honda crv..
Ohhh man…. he design is just out! then again another women designer.
Engine aside, I tried hard hard to like the design but somehow i cant digest that chrome/ silver lining around the fog light and at rear bumper.
waimak,
i agree with you!!
haha..the design fully sucks!
i prefer the styling of the XC90
Lovely
absolutely lovely and nice looking car.
ground clearance seems to be quite low for off-roading.
lol.. the rear looks like a facelift of the old 122 station wagon!
I didn;t quite get the raised platform design either.
Started with Subaru with the Outback version of the Legacy and Impreza 10 years ago and now everyone is following.
From my experience, AWDs are perfect for the snow and such, but taking one of these offroad is quite poor judgement, since they lack gound clearance and low range (same goes to all the other softroaders)
ISince we dont have snow, even AWD is pretty useless. Give me a good station wagon anytime…..
Wow…. An offroad wagon!
they facelift the old crosscountry rite?..and change the whole interior also
volvo shud look for other design direction. their current design cues is getting nowhere
nop.. its not just a facelifted…its totally a new crosscountry…doorhandle is different
truly an amazing masterpiece…..
Volvo has really captivated me in recent years with their newer loook and image…….
nice
that two fog light's "white ring" is AWFULL!!!
looks nicer then XC70 on our road! but just that ugly "white ring"!!!
i dont know what to say at this moment…just hope that i can the see the real car…the real lights combination can be better..
A most beautifully designed and tantalising vehicle.
Produced with the usual safety requirements for all
passengers and other roadusers in mind.