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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XC70 SUV ESTATE - 2003 Volvo XC70
By Andrew Bancroft - June 1 - 10:53 amI like the V70 but I need an SUV and a car to carry the motorcycles and Heavy equipment for work. Cant have the XC90 too BIG. Just in between the XC70. Come with Glorius ride comfort brilliant handling and is a luxurious car. so good I have already ordered my 2007 model XC70.
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XC70 Electrical Problems - 2003 Volvo XC70
By Deb - February 2 - 8:23 amWhat a dissapiontment! This car has been in the shop 6 times in the two years Ive had it for electrical problems around the SRS airbag system and the DIM. I got it at 46k. It was at the dealers for 5 weeks last month. Dx: "We dont know whats wrong with your car. But, we got the SRS warning light to go out for you!" I have no confidence in the car or the dealer at this point. Plan to trade it in and get another Honda. Also, the dealer cannot seem to decide if synthetic oil is the best choice. They have used both. Do not get your fingertips in the way of the front doors during closure. Amputation risk!
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253,400 miles and still in the passing - 2003 Volvo XC70
By Chris from Norwood - October 6 - 6:00 pm253,400 miles and still in the passing lane! I love my 2003 XC70. I am almost at 300,000 miles and the engines performance is that of a young and vibrant one - the car is absolutely safe, an easy to handle vehicle and I Love my Volvo XC 70!
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Please keep running - 2003 Volvo XC70
By Costly repair - September 22 - 5:36 amI thought that I had found the right car and for all its good qualities, I find that it eats front end parts, tires, head light bulbs and is too complicated for the servicing dealer(not the point of purchase dealer). So far the car starts everytime, but with angle gear replacement, brake booster failure, and miscelleanous odds and sods, I have enjoyed the $8,000+ repairs covered by the extended warranty ZI bought. The fit & finish however are superb, the ride is the best barco lounger for the long haul.. nobody makes a better seat. Funny though, for all I was told about "Boron" steel when I bought the car, a recent hail storm has told me its not as strong as was suggested by the salesman
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2002 XC70 at 5,000 miles - 2003 Volvo XC70
By powerpa - August 28 - 2:00 amPretty nice car, underpowered, could use a 3L six with the turbo/intercooler. HP in 2002 was 197hp or so, about 207 or so in 2003. Not enough for a 3800lb AWD car. HP should be 225 and up. Highway handling at speed can be a little bit sloppy, but acceptable. Car is essentially 95% FWD and then AWD (sort of) when you need it. Tends to drift left a lot in the fast lane - Volvo says its because of road crown. I dont buy it. Comfortable highway cruiser for long trips on cruise- control (as long as you dont drive in the fast lane - pulls left).
