The 2009 Volvo XC70 raises the bar - literally - against its lower-to-the-ground cousin, the V70, with off-road capabilities, all-wheel drive, and added ground clearance. Its looks are sportier, it has more available horsepower, and it comes with all-terrain tires. With an extra 3 inches of clearance, the XC70 shows off as a crossover, bridging the gap between a full-fledged SUV and the quaint but stylish V70 wagon. There are two available trims for the recently redesigned XC70, the 3.2 and the all-new T6, introduced in the fall of 2008.
The 3.2's powerplant is a 3.2-liter inline-six engine, capable of 234 hp and running at an EPA estimated 15/23 mpg. The T6 adds a little more punch with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, hammering out 281 hp and claiming 15/22. Both trims are available only in all-wheel drive and with a six-speed automatic transmission. For those with a penchant for shifting, the XC70 offers geartronic shifting that lets you manually shift with the flick of a wrist. Volvo recommends premium fuel for all XC70s.
With a tighter suspension than the V70, the XC70 is said to suffer in the smooth-ride department, but the losses in ride quality are not major and can be overlooked for its other added features. For example, when comparing the XC70 to larger SUVs on the market, the Volvo comes across like a sports car, with superior agility and cornering. Being built on the same frame as the S80, there is no shortage of head- and legroom for front passengers. The interior has been rated as comfortable and well-conceived, but the options packages that allow for a luxury experience hike the price up dramatically. New for 2009 is the availability of what Volvo calls Electronic Hill Descent Control, which uses both the brakes and engine compression to slow the vehicle on steep or long downhills.
In addition to the descent control, the XC70 is jam-packed with safety features both standard and optional. Standard in the XC70 are antilock brakes, an antiskid system, traction control, and front and side curtain airbags. Optional safety features include a blind spot information system (BLIS); adaptive cruise control, which assists with braking in emergency situations; active dual xenon headlights that follow the path of steering; and a personal car communicator that gives lets you lock, unlock, or check to see if there is someone in your car from a distance.
I just bought this one-owner car. It's a 2009 xc70. When I try to get AM radio, all the numbers show up, but absolutely no sound, not even static. FM is OK with great sound quality. I could not find anything in the owner's manual. Help?
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Rear headphone jacks · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Dynaudio premium brand speakers · HD radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Paint: pearl · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat: two built-in · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: rear · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: On-Call (Volvo)
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: deactivation switch · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Rear headphone jacks · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Dynaudio premium brand speakers · HD radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Paint: metallic · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat: two built-in · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Auto height adjusting shoulder belts: front · Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: On-Call (Volvo)
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Rear wiper: with washer