The 2015 Volvo XC70 is an all-weather version of the now-discontinued Volvo V70 midsize wagon that boasts all-wheel drive as well as increased ground clearance and SUV-like styling cues. The 2015 Volvo XC70 wagon adds a choice of exciting engine Volvo’s new line of Drive-E powertrains for the new model year. The Volvo XC70 T5 standard features include Drive-E 2.0L I-4 turbo intercooled 240 hp engine, automatic transmission 8-speed with overdrive, 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), SIPS side seat mounted airbags , curtain bags first and second row upper air, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic air conditioning, 17 “wheels aluminum, cruise control, ABS and traction control transmission, electronic stability DSTC.

2015 Volvo XC70 Interior

The style of the Volvo XC70 is a traditional square-ness mash-up to the top of Volvo, with lots of black lower body cladding that hints inclinations off the road from the cart. If that was not enough, look below and find 8.3 inches of ground clearance and standard rear slip plates. The rear bumper lights, front and, and grill are updated last year and will run again. 17-inch wheels are standard with 18-inch wheels available on upper trim levels.

The 2015 Volvo XC70 T5 Drive-E is also the new base setting and offers power front seats, dual zone control automatic climate, Bluetooth connectivity, USB / iPod port, an audio system with eight speakers seven color screen inches, steering wheel audio controls and Bluetooth and satellite radio all standard. The seat of the second row is 40/20/40-split for flexible cargo / passenger, and there is 33.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats can be expanded to 72.1 cubic feet. An entertainment system for rear seat dual screen DVD player is optional, as it is a navigation system and front / rear heated seats.

2015 Volvo XC70 Features

The Volvo XC70 has some styling updates and features inside and out that trawling, but the actual exciting things for 2015 takes place under the hood. Volvo launches a new line of engines for 2015 under the name of Drive-E. These four cylinder engines use different degrees of forced induction in order to maintain performance, but increasing the overall fuel efficiency.

The XC70 adds a new trim level, the T5 Drive-E, with one of these engines, a 240-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 258 pounds-feet of torque and is mated to a new automatic eight-speed transmission. Fuel economy with this transmission jumps to 24/31 mpg city / highway, which easily exceeds the maximum of

18/26 mpg last year.

2015 Volvo XC70 Engine

The 2015 Volvo XC70 engine options last year both carry over; Models have a 3.2, 3.2 liter six-cylinder 240 horsepower which makes 236 pounds-feet of torque, while the T6 models get a more powerful 300-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that makes 325 pounds-feet of torque. Both come with a six-speed automatic transmission. Drive-E T5 models are front-wheel drive only, while 3.2 and T6 models are now only four wheels.

2015 Volvo XC70 Safety

Standard safety features include six airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control, and Volvo City Safety system. City Safety uses forward-facing sensors to detect obstacles in the path of the vehicle and notify the driver of their presence and can even bring the car to a stop at speeds up to 31 miles per hour to avoid a collision. There are also plenty of optional safety technology, including high, pedestrian and cyclist beams automatic detection, lane departure warnings, and adaptive cruise control for 2015 Volvo XC70.