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2008 Volvo XC70

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The Volvo XC70 is another installment in Volvo’s history of offering alternative cars. In the 60s, the PV 444 was the alternative to the straight lined cars from Detroit; the 700 series of the 80s and 90s was the alternative to the yuppie BMWs; and now the XC70 is the alternative to a SUV.

Although 2008 is only the second model year for the XC70, the concept has been around for almost a decade more as the Volvo Cross Country. The original Cross Country took Volvo’s reputation for safety and built an off-road image (thanks to Swedish winters) that is now enjoyed by our XC70 as well as its big brother, the XC90 SUV.

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Volvo XC70 pick-up

We’re just wondering is the Swedish manufacturer enlarging their line-up with a new concept, the XC70 pick-up? Well, most probably not, but this Volvo pickup trucks was caught parked in front of the Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Actually the XC70 pick-up is the work of a Swedish coachbuilder called "Dalbo Fordonsteknik". Well, we just hope we will see something like this from Volvo in the near future. We kind of like it! Don’t you?

Volvo XC70 T6

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2009 Volvo XC70 T6

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Volvo unveiled in New York the turbocharged XC70 T6 for 2009. The new version will go on sale in the fall of 2008. Pricing will be announced at a later date.

The XC70 T6 is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine that puts out 281 hp and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. Mated to the engine is a six-speed "Geartronic" automatic transmission that enables the driver to shift manually when desired. Every XC70 model comes standard with All-Wheel Drive with Instant TractionTM to ensure the best possible road grip in all situations. Electronic Hill Descent Control (HDC) uses the vehicle’s brakes and engine torque to crawl in bottom gear on steep downhill slopes.

Press release after the jump.

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2008 Volvo XC70 and S80 Winter Edition

Volvo’s Scandinavian heritage and industry-leading test framework create the foundations for the world’s safest winter properties. Customers should be able to rely on Volvo everywhere. Irrespective of climate and road conditions. That is why Volvo’s cars are tested under the most extreme conditions found on this planet. In Arizona’s blisteringly hot desert and in the biting cold of the Arctic north.
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