2006 Volvo V70

Specifications and standard and optional features for the 2006 Volvo V70. Both trim levels-2.4 and 2.5T-are discussed.

Introduced in 1998, the Volvo V70 is a midsize luxury wagon. Though normally able to seat five adults, with the optional third-row seat maximum passenger capacity is seven people. Luggage capacity is 37.4 cubic feet, but with all passenger seats folded down the maximum cargo capacity nearly doubles to 71 cubic feet. All V70s are Front-Wheel Drive (FWD.)

Both trim levels are equipped with their own specific engine: the 2.4 comes with a 2.4-liter, 5-cylinder engine that produces 168 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque, and the 2.5T comes with a 2.5-liter, turbocharged five-cylinder that produces 208 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. In California, the 2.4 trim level engine has 165 horsepower and is certified as an Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (SULEV.) According to About.com, a SULEV-rated vehicle is 90% cleaner than the average new car. Estimated fuel consumption for the 2.4 and 2.5T trim level is 21 mpg in the city and 29 on the highway.

Transmission options for the 2.4 are either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic, while the 2.5T comes only with a five-speed automatic. An automanual function is included on the 2.5T.

Base MSRP for the V70 starts at $30,140 and goes up to $33,460.

Standard Features:

2.4:

  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Dual-zone manual climate control
  • Trip computer
  • CD player
  • Power-fold rear headrests
  • One-touch front windows
  • Tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Side airbags for front occupants
  • Head curtain airbags (front/rear passengers)
  • Pre-tensioning seatbelts in all positions
  • Anti-submarine seats
  • Whiplash-reducing front head restraints

2.5T adds:

  • Power driver seat with memory
  • Automatic climate control
  • Faux wood interior accents

Impressive Options:

  • 13-speaker Dolby sound system w. 4-disc CD changer
  • DVD-based navigation system
  • 17-inch wheels
  • Leather upholstery
  • Real wood accents
  • Heated seats
  • Volvo's On Call telematics
  • Sunroof
  • Bi-xenon headlights
  • Satellite radio
  • Interior air quality system.
  • Rear-facing third-row seat
  • Stability control

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