09 Mar 2008 03:50:23 | Kenneth McKinley
A full-size station wagon, the Volvo V70 of the Volvo Car Group
is originally a development of the 850 station wagon and sedan
series. A trivia for this car company is that it has a naming
strategy that completely depends on the vehicles' size and body
style. The car manufacturer, Volvo, in the station wagon segment
adopted V (which means Versatility), S (which stands for Sedan),
and C (which refers to the new Coupe and Convertible).
The Volvo V70 upholds the Volvo body style which means artless
riffs on the right angle, bearing utility and beauty all in one
vehicle. This vehicle has a styling that is restrained and
elegant yet at the same time crisp and uplifting. It has been
made available with different packages. One of these is the
sport leather package that offers fine-grained hides on the
steering wheel and gear-selector boot. The security package,
meanwhile, features all-important mass movement and level
sensors, security laminated windows, and an air-quality system.
Also, the cold weather package did not fail to offer traction
and stability control, heated seats, and head lamp washers and
wipers. As an addition, options also included a Dolby Pro Logic
in-dash four-CD audio system along with nine speakers. This
audio system also comes with an astounding clarity and stereo
imaging.
In its interior, the Volvo V70 holds 60/40 split rear seats that
are easy to use, and also provides an impressive 71.5 cubic feet
of cargo volume. The rear seats also sport two seatback-angle
settings that are in a fully upright position for increased
cargo space. As per safety, which is one of Volvo's main values
that should not be excluded in the manufacture of their
vehicles, the Volvo V70 has dual stage airbags, whiplash
protection seats and ISOFIX attachment points for rear child
safety seats. The ISOFIX hooks guarantee that the child buckets
do not move up the side windows in case of accidents.
Overall, the Volvo V70 exudes an aura of civility,
responsibility and parental role modeling. It also provides the
driver a feel of traveling faster. Also, this vehicle had
options laid out in reference to its engines. There is the 2.4
liter engine; the 2.4 T engine that could produce 197
horsepower, and the 2.4 T engine XC with an all wheel drive. The
five-cylinder engine is able to provide a smooth performance
along with a nice power from its torque production.
Volvo definitely considered comfort in the construction of the
Volvo V70. The seats have been specially designed so as to
provide a maximum level of support and comfort. Climate control is found on
most of the models in the line up, along with high technology
audio equipment with Dolby pro logic and subwoofers made
available. The leather seats have become standard along with
extra soft luxury leather seats as well.
Volvo Parts and Used Volvo Parts has a product line up
for Volvo V70 parts that includes
accessories, brakes, cooling system parts,
suspension, steering, fuel injection parts, and
more.
About Author :
Kenneth McKinley is a 35-year old marketing specialist of a
leading auto parts dealer in the country today. Working in the
car parts industry for a long time now and being a car
enthusiast himself gives him a wealth of knowledge on anything
automotive.