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What It Is
Volvo V70 Preview - 2007 Geneva Auto Show: Volvo may not have invented the wagon, but it sure does a great job defining what one is. In the beginning, its wagons were utilitarian devices simply to expedite hauling people and things. Today, it is a go-to brand for luxury hauling, a position sure to be even more firmly established when the new 2008 Volvo V70 wagon goes on sale. Redesigned inside and out, this sharp looking ride boasts a range of new engines, modern and luxurious interiors and the latest in safety technology, including the first built-in adjustable child booster seat. Based on the new S80 sedan's mechanicals, the V70 does not offer that car's V8 engine, but does offer a 3.2-liter inline-six for the first time.
Why It Matters
The V70 isn't exactly Volvo's flagship; that honor goes to the S80 sedan. But it's a close second, and let's face it, when we think Volvo we're still largely thinking safe and sensible, and few vehicles are more sensible than a wagon - especially one as large as the V70. The new V70 also further entrenches Volvo as the safety leader with new features such as an adjustable-height integrated child booster seat, bigger curtain airbags that are long enough to protect small children in an accident, a rigid body structure made up of three different kinds of high-strength steel and many more advancements.
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