2002 Volvo V70: Overview

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2002 Volvo V70 

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  • MSRP: $30,025 -$36,500
  • Invoice: $28,223 -$34,310

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Pros

  • Acceleration (T5)
  • Brake performance
  • Instruments/controls
  • Cargo room
  • Interior materials

Cons

  • Fuel economy (T5)
  • Low-speed acceleration (T5)
  • Ride comfort (T5)
  • Navigation-system controls

Vehicle Highlights

Addition of a "regular" all-wheel-drive model highlights the 2002 changes to Volvo's best-selling line. All V70s are station wagons built on a slimmed-down version of Volvo's flagship S80 sedan platform. All have an inline 5-cyl engine. The base 2.4, the turbo 2.4T, and the sporty T5 models have front-wheel drive. The XC ("Cross Country") has the 2.4T turbo, raised suspension, SUV-influenced trim, and all-wheel drive. Joining it with AWD is the 2.4T AWD, which uses the standard suspension and trim. The 2.4 and T5 offer manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic; other models are automatic only. A manual shift gate for the automatic is available on all but the front-drive 2.4 model. Traction control is standard on front-drive models. An antiskid system is standard on the T5 and optional on all other V70s except the base 2.4. All V70s feature antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Optional are dual integrated rear child seats and a rear-facing 3rd seat. A navigation system is available on all but the base 2.4, and all but the base 2.4 and XC are available with 17-inch wheels.

COMPETITION

This hotly contested segment has two clear benchmarks; the Acura TL and Lexus ES 300. Both succeed in blending comfort, style, luxury, and sport into an efficient package at an affordable price. ES 300 offers a little more luxury and TL, with it's Type-S, a bit more sport.

We Recommend the sporty and Euro-flavored BMW 3-Series as a rear-drive alternative. The "3" has enough bodystyles and engine choices to suit anyone. At the other end of the near-luxury spectrum is the posh and comfortable Buick Park Avenue--an old-school luxo-cruiser from Detroit.

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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category 2.4, auto. Rating Premium Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 4 6.2
Fuel Economy 5 4.6
Ride Quality 7 7.2
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 6.7
Quietness 6 6.8
Controls 6 6.3
Details
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 7
Room/Comfort (rear) 6 5.4
Cargo Room 7 4.2
Value within Class 4 5.1
Total Score: 58 59.5

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