The Volvo XC70 Cross Country comes with significantly improved drivability, luxury and safety for 2008. Volvo has provided a sophisticated model redesign to stand in the crowd of crossover segment. It comes with the same Ford Motor Co EUCD platform as the S80 sedan and Land Rover LR2.
The 2008 XC70 gained additional cm in wheelbase and more than four inches in length compared to its predecessor.
Power comes from the standard six-speed gearbox of the automatic, upgraded from the previous five-speed model. Although he lost the turbo, the engine was able to gain a cylinder.
The interior has become more sophisticated, taking into account the great increase in technical gadgets added to the previous standard car parts Volvo.
Volvo has long been known to provide security. And the 2008 XC70 model of the world can be proud of the reputation of automotive safety features including an adaptive cruise control, a blind spot warning system, driver drowsiness alert and a collision warning system with automatic braking. They have provided even with safety cage around the occupants through the use of four types of high-strength steel.
It is part of the group Ford, Volvo has made the most of its parts tie-bin. They borrow the Hill Descent Control from Land Rover.
Volvo has also provided a more combinations for optimal performance. One of them is the Haldex four-wheel drive model and the standard dynamic stability and Traction Control, working together to get an effective control of logging-road surfaces. The front MacPherson struts with multilink rear suspension helps maintain a luxurious on-road driving situation.
The look is also highlighted by the well-defined shoulders. And the back door glass became just fall below the glass side.
Internal passenger cabin, upgrades are also well done. The rear seats are convertible into a child-reinforced by an adult seat size. Along with this, the seat belt rolling curtain air bag deployments and then change. In addition, there are aluminum alloy rails with movable anchors provided in the cargo area.
Because of the dollar against the euro has recently taken strong, Volvo that some of the safety standards optional features. However, the 2008 Volvo XC70 was the increase in weight was greater, from which resulted in the abandonment of 15 mpg.
According to Leif Settergren, the manager of Volvo Cars North America program for the XC70, V70 and XC90, "We set the crossover section with the first generation. "We're the dominant player in this market," he continued.
Volvo Cars of North America CEO Anne White / Caucasion added: "The dynamic part XC70 changing crossovers more and more players coming in. We play it conservatively. "
With these new upgrades and more, you get the safety, comfort and style in one package Volvo.
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