Overview & Reviews

The Volvo XC70 wagon gets a slight fuel economy improvement for 2010, while models sold in states with California emissions standards receive a cleaner partial-zero-emissions (PZEV) tailpipe emissions rating. All XC70s get some different interior trim and a new grille with a larger logo. The optional packages have also been reorganized and renamed, while the navigation system gets revised graphics and menus.

• Wonderfully supportive seats, ample cargo capacity, all-weather traction, plentiful safety features, available integrated rear booster seats.

• Poor fuel economy, lackluster base engine, dull handling, unintuitive navigation system.

User Reviews:

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  Great car - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By JD - June 9 - 5:36 pm

  This is the 4th Volvo I have owned and the first AWD. Since I do a lot of winter/mountain driving this made sense and roads I would have never made it up without chains, this car handeled like the roads were dry. Only two minor suggestions. The instrument panel doesnt show engine temp and the drivers side windshield wiper wont clear the hood and stay up when I want to clean the glass. Maybe in the 2011 model they can fix this. Otherwise Im very happy.

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  GET THE TURBO! - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By Kenneth Elkington - September 20 - 2:13 pm

  I have owned MANY different autos... including Mercedes and a couple o Porsches... but overall, this one really hits a lot of buttons: practicality, safety, styling, comfort, features and yes... performance! Volvo is offering a super incentive with SAFE and SECURE: 5 worry-free years of warranty, scheduled maintenance, roadside assistance and even "wear and tear"... plus either 0% x 72mos or $5k discount (I took the $5k). This is a very well executed design both visually as well as "fit and finish".

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  Great Compromise - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By Mark - May 29 - 2:00 am

  Replaced Volvo S60 T5 (250 hp) and Lexus LX-450 (inline 6 at 218 hp) with 2010 XC70 T6. Key features: rear seat that folds into flat floor for transporting dogs, drivers seat I can sit in for an hour without my back hurting (sadly the reason I couldnt go with Audi), acceptable performance with 281 hp engine, nice mix of luxury features like highway manners at 90 mph. Delivered on all of the above at what seemed like a very competitive price compared with functionally equivalent vehicles from other manufacturers. Biggest drawback is having to refill gas tank so frequently.

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  Superb - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By Dbone - January 27 - 4:53 pm

  This is an extremely well put together vehicle. The perfect car for those not concerned with badge flashing (bmw, merc, etc)...A very understated luxurious ride...This car is literally an S80 inside...Same car with a cargo area... Cant say enough about how impressed I am with the quality of the ride and fit and finish. Fuel economy could be better but I knew this going in.... Sounds like a vault when closing the doors. Read comments about sloppy handling by some. Not the case with the adaptive suspension. I added 19 inch Volvo Erakir wheels as well so Im sure this improved handling too... Avoid the base 3.2 engine like the plague. Anemic compared to T6, which is very refined.

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  love it - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By Joe - May 4 - 2:00 am

  I also own a 2002 version of the xc70, what a different when I drive this 2010 version. Its so smooth, quiet, a little bit higher off the ground. Good stability on the freeway, must be due to those nice V-rated Continental Contact tires....so far so good on this new purchase. -Joe

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  Very Refined - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By klov - March 9 - 9:41 pm

  This is our fourth Volvo wagon in 16 years. And its the most refined yet. Definitely go for the T6. Its fast for a wagon. And smooth on acceleration. Fuel economy is just so-so, but offset by the Safe + Secure package that comes standard (free maintenance and wear-and-tear for five years). So far (3,000 miles), so good. By the way, we gifted our 2002 XC70 to our son who lives in the mountains of Wyoming. Its just getting started at 100,000 miles.

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  Jack of all trades - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By jackofalltrades - October 29 - 11:00 am

  Turbo is great in Colorado mountains. Super comfortable seats. Decent handling. Quiet, great ride. Bomb proof in the snow with snow tires. It has a better ride, more room, more power than our previous car, 07 BMW 5 series wagon. Gets about the same mileage as the 5 series wagon.

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  Safe, luxurious and sporty - 2010 Volvo XC70
  By cnagappa - April 3 - 10:00 am

  Traded in my 02 Land Rover Freelander for the "Premium" Volvo XC70. Here in Canada the 2010 XC70 is sold in three basic trims: Base, Premium and T6. The Premium version includes the full climate package, BLIS, Bluetooth, HomeLink, leather upholstery, safety lock, power tailgate, motorized passenger seat, front seat and other premium features. It does not include the T6 or adaptive suspension. Weve had our XC 2010 for 6 months and so far it has performed admirably. Compare to the old Land Rover, this vehicle handles admirably. My only grouse is that the 3.2 sounds gruff and unrefined when climbing hills, otherwise its pretty smooth.