Volvo V70 is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1996 to 2016 across three generations.
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16 Facts About Volvo V70
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Production of the Volvo V70 ended on 25 April 2016, the XC70 continued until 13 May 2016.
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Volvo V70 improved the SRS-system airbags by introducing dual stage deployment logic for the front airbags, and its second generation, side impact protection system side airbag, whose volume was increased to offer better protection.
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Standard Volvo V70 was available with a variety of engines, gearboxes and equipment.
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Visual differences from a standard Volvo V70 AWD included a unique front and rear bumper, unpainted sidetrim and sills, a squarer version of the roof rails, a unique front grille and a black decal with white Cross Country lettering across the tailgate.
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Standard equipment was substantially upgraded over normal models with a few options available such as a trunk mounted CD-changer, Volvo V70's self developed Road and Traffic Information navigation system, or an upgraded stereo system.
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Driver airbag was standard on all Volvo V70 models, depending on the market a front passenger airbag was either always included or a no-cost option.
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The new generation featured adhesively bonded construction as opposed to spot welding in key areas, with Volvo V70 claiming the new body to be 70 per cent more rigid than its predecessor.
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Early Volvo V70 XC featured special rear view mirrors, a feature that was discontinued after 2003.
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The V70 R came as standard with Volvo's 4C multi-mode suspension developed with suspension experts Ohlins.
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The Volvo V70 was offered for the first time with four- and six-cylinder engines.
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Sensus Infotainment System from the Volvo XC60 was made available in 2011 for the V70 and XC70.
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Volvo V70 announced in 2009, and confirmed in 2010, the launch of series production diesel-electric plug-in hybrids as early as 2012.
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The Volvo V70 scored 15 of 16 points in the front test and 16 of 16 in the side test.
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The Volvo V70 was granted an additional two points for seat belt reminders of three available in this category.
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The Volvo V70 received a total of 34 of 37 points and therefore five stars in EuroNCAP's evaluation.
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