2008 Volvo V70 Preview

Safe yet Unique

With the redesigned V70 wagon, Volvo has announced its fourth all-new product in the last two years.

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Volvo has been on a tear of late, announcing its fourth all-new product in the last two years — the 2008 V70 wagon. The 2008 model will be the first V70 with the option of a six-cylinder, a 3.2-liter engine producing 235 hp. The new V70 will offer a unique integrated booster cushion in both outboard rear seats, with a two-position setting that will accommodate growing children. The V70 will likely share the recently released S80 sedan’s lengthy list of safety technology, but add unique features such as a powered tailgate and power sliding rear floor. Volvo says the 2008 V70 will be on sale in early 2008, about a year after its Geneva unveiling. We expect an S60 sedan version of this wagon to follow soon.

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