Overview & Reviews

The XC70 remains unchanged except for the addition of bi-xenon headlights to the options list and a revised steering system.

• Versatile all-wheel drive, superb comfort, extensive array of safety equipment, solid construction, excellent brakes.

• High price, lacks the true off-road capability of an SUV, odd control placement.

User Reviews:

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  So little needed to make much better - 2004 Volvo XC70
  By rrscott - October 5 - 10:00 am

  A good practical car with much improved exterior design from earlier models. The lack of standard transmission is a serious mistake. The geartronic works but the lag in shifting and the difficulty in knowing what gear you are in is disorienting and limits performance. Driving is very civilized and secure, but suffers from lack of feedback to driver. The feeling is of a refined car being driven in accord with your commands by someone else, rather than a sense of the car being an extension of oneself.

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  Love It! - 2004 Volvo XC70
  By RRRatman - April 30 - 10:00 am

  This is one incredible vehicle. Indiana to British Columbia via the Northwest and back through the Southwest; to Florida via North Carolinas Outer Banks and back; then round trip to Canadas Martitme Provinces and all this within 14 months; not a single problem 12,000 foot mountains and 118 degree deserts did not budge the engine heat indicator off of normal; gets 29.4 mpg @ 65 mph; superb seats; the turbo 5 more than matches any V8 ever owned (including the 60s powerhouses); its like driving a Bradley Fighting Vehicle with agility and comfort.

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  Great but for one big thing.... - 2004 Volvo XC70
  By SWS - March 24 - 2:00 am

  There is a bunch to like about the XC70. Great interior, comfort, safety, fit & finish & so on. The one piece that absolutely doesnt fit is the engine. The 5 cylinder is noisy and rough , simply inappropriate in a car that typically stickers out around $38K. Drop the drive train from my Acura TL-S into the Volvo and you have a home run. Why is Volvo married to that #$%&# 5 banger?

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  The very best and safe to boot - 2004 Volvo XC70
  By mta - February 28 - 10:00 am

  Only bad feature is radio. It would be nice if the car had the option of a high pressure turbo.