Overview & Reviews
The psuedo-SUV formerly known as Cross Country gets a new name this year, to align itself more seamlessly with Volvo's revised SUV nomenclature. Now called the XC70, this all-wheel-drive, luxury crossover vehicle can be equipped with dark tinted windows, rain-sensing wipers and a new telematics system named On-Call Plus. Crystal Green is the new color for 2003.
- Versatile all-wheel drive, superb comfort, plenty of safety equipment, solid construction, amazing braking ability.
- High price, lacks the true off-road capability of an SUV, odd control placement.
User Reviews:
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Just a great car - 2003 Volvo XC70
By Jim - November 19 - 11:53 amIts just a great comfortable and reliable car.I have put 150,000 miles on this car and it has never let me down. Amazing room for three kids and large dog which I bought a Walmart gate to keep him contained in the back.The very best car in snow, Ive had jeeps and all others and nothing compares to the xc.
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Satisfied - 2003 Volvo XC70
By curtpark - August 26 - 2:00 amI traded in a troublsome 2000 M Class. The XC is off to a good start with no surprises. The engine is strong (I use 89 octane)and runs flawlessly. The front seats a fantastic but the rear seats a just a bit firm. The standard CD player is fine. I have not had to use it in snow yet. Mileage on the highway is at or over the EPA numbers. I hope that it is as trouble free as my wifes 96 Vovlo sportwagon which has had no problems since new, just regular servicing.
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better than most - 2003 Volvo XC70
By mabess - June 7 - 10:00 amXC is a very nice car. Electrical not Volvo forte- three times in to fix door locks which locked for no reason- dealer claimed it might be loose change in my pocket! Scorpion tires must go-very poor wear. Steering is too loose. With that said, Im picking up my new XC 04 end of month!
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Versatile Wagon - 2003 Volvo XC70
By Corvallis - April 14 - 10:50 amVolvo XC70 was a huge upgrade for us - more safety, more comfort, more space, more reliability. My wife and I still really like this car. We justify the expense by having it as the only regular driver. Also more cost to purchase and I dread the first major repairs given the Volvo reputation. Friends say "expensive to fix, but worth fixing". Mileage is good for AWD, but the 99% use pattern as a commuter/road car makes the AWD hard to justify. Hope to use AWD more often in future. Great road trip car, very comfortable. Get about 20-22 mpg city/~26 mpg hwy. So far (over 4 years) havent had major mechanical problems. Hoping this car lasts a long time - shooting for 15 years.
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Underwhelmed - 2003 Volvo XC70
By John in Calgary - September 1 - 11:53 amI bought my 2003 Volvo XC 70 about 18 months ago and have been pretty underwhelmed. The car looks fine but is very underpowered for a $50,000 (Cdn) premium wagon. The handling is also terrible and the fit and finish leave something to be desired. It is comfortable but the other short comings are just too much. The new 2005 Outback is a much better vehicle with way better performance, handling and hauling capabilities - for $10,000 less (Cdn).
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VERY Disappointed - 2003 Volvo XC70
By VERYdisappointed - July 18 - 3:26 amWe were thrilled to purchase our 03 Volvo XC70 but the excitement didnt last! One thing after another went wrong with the wagon... one year after buying it, the ignition went (sometimes the key would come out, other times it was stuck!)! The ball joints, brakes and rotars were shot. How many times do you have to replace a headlight bulb?!! The straw that broke the camels back: the angle bracket, which cost $2,500!! The car was constantly in the shop, and it was never inexpensive to repair!! We bought this as our family car... Volvo for life? We finally got rid of it and bought a Toyota Highlander Limited!!
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Great Deal compared with XC90 - 2003 Volvo XC70
By jstspeedy - May 20 - 10:00 amIt was down to the XC90 or 70 and I chose to save roughly 11Gs and gain fuel mileage to boot. Nimble enough for city driving (NYC) though would have appreciated more power assist. Have S80, 850 T5, 960 and 740 in the extended family and feel that this is the most versatile Volvo yet. Slight harshness under acceleration but can get used to it.
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NEVER AGAIN! - 2003 Volvo XC70
By NYArtist - May 4 - 2:00 amI just purchased a 2003 XC with 130,000 miles. I have loved my 93 volvo wagon but decided it was time for something new. The mechanic checked it out but the fist day I drove it, today, the car wouldnt start. Low Engine Response. I may need a new engine. This is a the mother of all car nightmares. Never again Volvo. Im done with you!
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Great All Around Vehicle - 2003 Volvo XC70
By steve03 - April 12 - 2:00 amI have had the XC70 for about 2 months now and could not be happier. The combination of comfort features, flexibility for carrying cargo, and safety cannot be beat.
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XC Volvo Motor problems++++++++ - 2003 Volvo XC70
By dqman - January 9 - 9:46 pmThis car has been trouble since day one,electrical problems, front end trouble, and now a new motor with only 130,000 km. It has been towed 3 times back to the dealer. Once I receive my car back (it has been in the shop over a week) it is going over to the Honda dealer to be traded on a new Pilot. Customer service has gone out the window at Volvo I am renting a car now for a week and no help from volvo or the dealer is that how they build customer loyalty.
