'08 Volvo XC70

With a make over to its exterior and improved, more luxurious interior the 2008 Volvo XC70 is a well balanced rugged off road wagon with the stylish good looks for any urban driving experience.

There are enhanced refinement levels and capabilities off road. This is the premium estate class wagon and offers prestigious design and unparalleled athleticism. This is a highly versatile car made for adventure and to turn heads.

It is powered by a D5 turbo diesel engine (185 PS) and offers either a 6 speed manual transmission or the Volvo Geartronic which allows you to change from manual to automatic and visa versa. You will find amazing road handling with this car as well as brilliant ride and comfort.

You will get advanced ABS features as well as the new Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system introduced recently. For better off road capabilities the 2008 Volvo XC70 offers a stiffer chassis.

2008 Volvo XC70

The 2008 Volvo XC70 is an SUV that assembled specially for performance off the road. Automobile enthusiasts have correctly opined that this vehicle is a restyled version of the V70, which in turn was developed for better performance on the road. The 2008 XC70 experiences a slight reduction in height but a simultaneous increase in fuselage capacity.

The '08 XC70 is fitted with an I-6 engine having a capacity of 3.2 liters. The gasoline version of this engine generates around 235hp of horsepower along with a tremendous 236lb-ft of torque. The all-wheel drivetrain is capable of producing a mileage of 22mpg on the highway.

The excellent off-road performance of the 2008 Volvo XC70 is a direct result of its active chassis fitted with electronically modulated dampers. Collision warning, blind spot assistance, optimized hydraulic brakes, adaptive cruise control and inflatable curtain airbags make this SUV one of the safest and smoothest even at high speeds or on rough terrain.