2011 Volvo XC70 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2011 Volvo XC70 offers, as it has for years, a comfortable, roomy and safe ride in all types of weather conditions and over assorted road surfaces. This time around, it marks a changing of the guard, too.
Volvo has discontinued the V70, its standard-bearing wagon for years, and it’s up to the XC70 to carry on the manufacturer’s family-toting duties. The 2011 Volvo XC70 has its critics, to be sure, yet should be up to the task.
Some Volvo fans laud the XC70 as the best offering in the carmaker’s lineup. They like its ability to get off road a bit, but more importantly appreciate its dual role as a rig that can handle the challenge of snow and rough conditions and just as easily tackle a long road trip comfortably.
A 3.2 and turbocharged T6 continue to be the two trims offered in the 2011 Volvo XC70. Not a lot has changed from 2010 with the XC70, but with the V70 gone, front-wheel drive (FWD) has become standard for the 3.2 trim, though all-wheel drive (AWD) remains available.
Both the 3.2 and T6 have picked up a little boost in horsepower. A 3.2-liter, inline six-cylinder engine powers the 3.2 and pushes 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. That setup rates at 18 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway. The T6 features AWD and gets a 3.0-liter, inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine with 300 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque and gas mileage of 17 city and 22 highway. Both trims come standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and are rated at 3,300 pounds for towing.
The 2011 Volvo XC70 draws rave reviews for its comfortable seats, cargo space, safety features, and build quality. It boasts 33.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat, and with those seats down the number jumps to 72 cubic feet.
The 3.2 trim features standard 16-inch alloy wheels, a power driver’s seat with memory, electronic climate control, and heated outside mirrors. The T6 comes with 18-inch wheels, leather upholstery, power-adjusted passenger seats, and Volvo’s integrated rear child booster seats.
Volvo offers several optional packages to spice things up. A Climate Package features heated front seats and headlight washers, a Convenience Package includes a remote garage door opener and power liftgate, a Multi-Media setup brings a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system and Volvo navigation system, and a Technology Package has adaptive cruise control and a collision warning system.
Some reviewers find the base engine in the 3.2 trim of the 2011 Volvo XC70 underpowered for the vehicle’s weight and, by comparison, are not impressed with the fuel mileage of the turbocharged version.
Volvo’s legendary reputation for safety trumps a bunch of other issues for many buyers. How many parents through the decades have passed the family Volvo wagon down to be used as their teenager’s first car or scoured the newspaper’s classified ads – remember those? – looking for a boxy Volvo beater? The 2011 Volvo XC70 carries on the tradition with its standard traction and stability control, four-wheel ABS, full array of airbags, and other safety features.
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2011 Volvo XC70 Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 650 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · 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 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.75
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Xenon · Rear fog lights: auto-off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
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 · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: alert system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
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 wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest · Cruise control: adaptive · 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 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.75 · Driven Wheels: all wheel drive
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: two tone · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: two tone · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon · Rear fog lights: auto-off
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 · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: alert system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
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 wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 650 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.46
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: black · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Skid plate(s): front and rear · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Xenon · Rear fog lights: auto-off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat: two built-in · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: alert system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
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 wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer