Volvo launched a fully redesigned XC70 wagon in 2011. It is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury wagon and is also an off-road-themed wagon. The Volvo XC70 wagon is an excellent choice for outdoor enthusiasts.It offers a high level of capability off road.It’s superb on primitive roads, gravel and dirt roads, and in heavy snow.

The 2011 XC70 has the trim 3.2 is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, I6, 240-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. The T6 AWD is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 300-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

The five-seat XC70 has a simple dashboard layout with a thin center stack that houses audio and climate controls. Stylized trim pieces surround the dashboard air vents and console gear selector. The Interior Features include: available cloth or leather seating, standard dual-zone automatic climate control with backseat ventilation on B-pillar, standard leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, optional navigation system with real-time traffic, optional dual-screen entertainment system, optional 12-speaker surround-sound system.

Specifications

Colors

Exterior

Tires and Wheels

• Alloy wheels
• 16 x 7.0 in. wheels
• Null spare wheel
• 215/65R V tires
• All season tires
• Temporary spare tire

Roof and Glass

• Variable intermittent wipers
• Rear defogger
• Intermittent rear wiper
• Roof rack

Towing and Hauling

• Cargo tie downs

Measurements

• Width: 73.3 in.
• Height: 63.1 in.
• Length: 190.5 in.
• Ground clearance: 8.3 in.
• Front track: 63.5 in.
• Rear track: 62.2 in.
• Wheel base: 110.8 in.
• Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 33.3 cu.ft.
• Maximum cargo capacity: 72.1 cu.ft.

• Maximum towing capacity: 3300 lbs.
• EPA interior volume: 134.9 cu.ft.
• Gross weight: 5270 lbs.
• Gross weight: 0.35 in.
• Curb weight: 3985 lbs.

Exterior Options

• 17″ Sargas Alloy Wheels w/All-Season Tires
• Dual Xenon Gas Discharge Headlights w/Active Bending Light (ABL)
• Rear Mudflaps
• Side Scuff Plate
• Trailer Hitch
• Front Mudflaps
• Rear Spoiler
• Silver Crossbars
• Metallic Paint
• Electronically Controlled All-Wheel Drive System w/Instant Traction

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

• Base engine size: 3.2 L
• Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
• Cylinders: inline 6
• Valves: 24
• Valve timing: Variable
• Torque: 236 ft-lbs. @ 3200 rpm
• Horsepower: 240 hp @ 6200 rpm
• Turning circle: 37.7 ft.

• Base engine type: gas

DriveTrain

• Drive type: front wheel drive
• Transmission: 6-speed shiftable automatic

Suspension

• MacPherson strut front suspension
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Four-wheel independent suspension
• Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel

• Fuel type: gas
• Fuel type: regular unleaded
• Fuel tank capacity: 18.5 gal.
• Range in miles (cty/hwy): 333.0/462.5 mi.
• EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 18/25 mpg

Safety

Safety & Security

• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Emergency braking assist
• Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• Front fog/driving lights
• Auto delay off headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners
• Turn signal mirrors
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Front fixed headrests
• Rear fixed headrests
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Emergency braking preparation
• Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring

Safety & Security Options

• Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)

Interior

Front Seats

• Front head room: 38.8 in.
• Front hip room: 54.8 in.
• Front leg room: 41.9 in.
• Front shoulder room: 57.4 in.
• 8 -way power driver seat
• Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Height adjustable passenger seat
• Cloth
• Fold flat passenger seat
• Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

• Rear hip Room: 55.1 in.
• Rear head room: 38.6 in.
• Rear leg room: 34.6 in.
• Rear shoulder room: 56.5 in.
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Folding with storage center armrest
• Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features

• Remote power door locks
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 2 one-touch power windows
• Remote window operation

Convenience

• Cruise control
• Front console with storage
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Remote trunk release
• Retained accessory power
• Front seatback storage
• Power steering
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Comfort

• Interior air filtration
• Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger
• Cargo area light
• Simulated wood trim on center console
• Simulated wood trim on dash
• Simulated wood trim on doors
• Front and rear reading lights
• Alloy and leather trim on shift knob
• Leather and alloy steering wheel
• Front and rear floor mats
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Memorized settings

• Memorized settings for 3 drivers

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning

In Car Entertainment

• Diversity antenna
• 8 total speakers
• 160 watts stereo output
• AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
• Sirius satellite radio
• Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration
• 6 Months of provided satellite radio service
• Radio data system
• USB connection

Telematics

• Pre-wired for phone
• Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

Interior Options

• Personal Car Communicator (PCC)
• Dual Outboard Two-Stage Child Booster Seats

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2011 Volvo XC70 announced the base price range of MSRP: $32,000 – $38,000.