Overview & Reviews

Stone Gray bumpers and lower side trim replace last year's Slate Blue bumpers and trim. The grille has been redesigned, along with new headlamps (with new washers) and taillamps. Also new this year are brushed aluminum roof rails, flat-blade windshield wipers and aluminum skid plates. The front seats have been redesigned, along with the cruise control interface, center console and audio systems. A trip computer is now standard, and rear park assist, satellite radio preparation, a wood steering wheel, integrated booster seats, a rear-facing third-row seat, and a 40/20/40 rear seat are all stand-alone options. Real wood inlays replace last year's fake pieces in the Premium Package. A blind spot information system is added to the options list later in the model year.

• Superb seat comfort, extensive array of safety equipment, solid construction, strong brakes, excellent snow vehicle.

• High price, lacks the true off-road capability of an SUV, tight legroom in backseat.

User Reviews:

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  2-Month Review - 2005 Volvo XC70
  By R. Chester - August 19 - 10:43 am

  Have had my XC70 for about 2 months now. Gas mileage is better than our 2001 2WD Suburban, but at about 14MPG in town, its less than I expected. (Did read another review saying it should improve after 5k miles). Quick & very fun to drive; handles great; smooth transmission. Front seats are VERY comfortable. Back has almost no legroom. Im 64" and my 4-yr old son cannot sit behind me b/c theres NO legroom. Has great features like auto- up and down front windows; same with sunroof; cargo tray in rear; rain sensing wipers; Geartronic; trip computer; well laid out controls. Aluminum passenger grab bar gets HOT in sun. Not a good place for coins. My wife is coveting the car.

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  Happy - 2005 Volvo XC70
  By RW - February 23 - 9:10 pm

  Excellent car for long trips with the family in all driving conditions available in the western US

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  Great Combo - 2005 Volvo XC70
  By kirk1 - December 16 - 12:56 pm

  Bought to replace a Range Rover, this vehicle has been superb. It has all the advantages of an SUV plus good handling, braking and reasonable mileage. I prefer it to the RR and my wifes Lexus.

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  Great Compromise Mileage/Clearance - 2005 Volvo XC70
  By California - December 15 - 3:50 pm

  A very good decision to buy this car. I usually keep my cars for 10 years. Bought this car nine months ago and have put on 8,500 miles. I commute in this car and have taken it off-road and on the sand dunes. It works great in all environments and gets very good mileage for a versatile vehicle (average 21 mpg+). The driver and passenger seats are very comfortable for long trips and off-road. Very reliable so far and the dealer maintenance is great. Not a gas guzzeling SUV and much better than a station wagon. Ya gotta love this cross-over vehicle. Best of several worlds. Also, rated as a very safe vehicle in all types of collissions

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  Love my car - 2005 Volvo XC70
  By diggity - July 23 - 8:23 pm

  I traded in my 2004 explorer and would do it again in a heartbeat. The car is fun to drive and rides great. The booster seats are a big hit with my 4 year old. love the interior and exterior I love my new car.

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  2005 Volvo XC70 - 2005 Volvo XC70
  By rtkcwhite - July 5 - 8:00 am

  The handling and comfort of this vehicle has surpassed our expectations. We traded a Suburban for this ride and we were worried about the reduced cargo space and to our suprise it packs vey nicely

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  They got me "For Life" - 2005 Volvo XC70
  By priusdriver101 - June 8 - 12:34 am

  I got an excellent deal on this XC70. The ride, seat comfort, power, and space make it the perfect vehicle. I only owned it for 1500 miles (It was an investment), but I am now sold on Volvo. I did have some issues: The siren stopped working (sunroof stopped working too because of this (weird, I know), and the timing belt needed to be replaced. Many people would say that wagons are lame, but this car has POWER. Fuel economy is just like any other Crossover SUV. The style is awesome. I wish mine had the Third row jump seat. And the nav. Great car. I have fallen for them, and now they have me "For Life"!

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  A wonderful CAR - 2005 Volvo XC70
  By Paulette Patterson - January 29 - 8:10 pm

  Ive had this car now for a month and it handles quite nicely. The mileage is great compared to my mercedes 230. It is very roomy and the special feature of the metal grip is wonderful for the elderly when they are trying to get into the car.

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  NASA on EARTH - 2005 Volvo XC70
  By George Karavitis - June 20 - 2:10 am

  Well im now 60 and went through many trials with all my vehicles, and they were many, This Volvo not like the rest! Volvo has done to the car, what NASA has succeeded to the space shutle, Long trips, comfortable, controls keep you company, they do everything without talking to you and at night they even relax your eyes, perfect ballance weight configuration, superb modulus of elasticity of the metal, sound and vibration minimal (dont feel it), not hard and stiff like the Mercedes or BMW, and soft like Lexus and most important it still caries the secret that only VOLVO owners know.

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  VolvosBest - 2005 Volvo XC70
  By Hcsaund - January 7 - 3:00 am

  I have owned a number of new Volvos. The 05 XC70 is the best handling of all. Its a fun car. A step up from a station wagon, not as big as an SUV.