Second Generation (2000 - 2007)
In 2000 (2001 for North America), Volvo released the all new V70 (together with S60 sedan variant) based on the new P2 platform that had already been employed as the Volvo S80 sedan in 1998. This new car dispensed with the boxy shape of Volvos before it to take on a curvy profile with a new aggressive front end. The second generation of the V70 will finish production for model year 2007.
Although often compared to estate versions of executive-class cars, such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series, the V70 is actualy the estate version of the S60 saloon (from the class below) and is aimed at the same class as its brethren, which include the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW 3 Series, Ford Mondeo and Honda Accord to name a few. The V70 shares the same sheet metal ahead of the b-pillar with the S60, although the grilles are different and the front bumpers are mildy different. The dashboard and the majority of the interior of both cars are the same.
As was the case with all P2 platform Volvos, a minor refresh of the V70 occurred across all markets for the 2005 model year, which brought minor styling changes to the front facia, tail lamps, along with several improvements and changes to the interior fittings.
The Volvo V70 has been the best selling car in Sweden for many years. The 2001-2006 Volvo XC70 is very popular in New England.
Production 2000–2007
Assembly Torslana, Sweden
Ghent, Belgium
Engine 2.0L 180 hp I5
2.4L 140 hp I5
2.4L 170 hp I5
2.0L 189 hp I5 turbo
2.5L 210 hp I5 turbo
2.5L 300 hp I5 turbo
2.4L 126 hp Diesel I5
2.4L 163 hp Diesel I5
2.4L 185 hp Diesel I5
2.4L 140 hp Bi-Fuel I5
Transmission 5-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
6-speed manual
5-speed manual
Wheelbase 2755 mm (108.5 in)
Length 4710 mm (185.4 in)
Width 1804 mm (71.0 in)
Height 1491 mm (57.7 in)
Fuel capacity 18.5 US gal.
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