2005 Volvo V70 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Volvo's excellent and ever-popular V70 received a slight makeover for 2005 with new headlight and taillight designs as well as changes to the chrome grille, center console, and windshield wipers. These updates helped to improve an already stylish vehicle. The company that invented the three-point seatbelt continues its devotion to occupant safety with many standard safety features. Front and side-impact airbags as well as overhead curtain airbags lend to an overall feeling of security. The wonderful WHIPS system causes the headrests to move rearward when the car is hit from behind, reducing or preventing whiplash injury. Stability Traction Control is standard on the 2.4 models, while Dynamic Stability Traction Control is optional on 2.4s and standard on T5 and R models. The difference between the two is the Active Yaw Control included with DSTC, which aids with directional stability in a lateral skid. A multi-link rear suspension and front and rear anti-roll bars contribute to the wonderful handling; speed-sensitive steering is also standard. New options include rear-park assist (an obstacle-detection that is a great thing for parents of little ones). The audio system also comes satellite radio-ready for those who are thinking of subscribing to such a service. Users raved as always about the fantastically comfortable seats, the exceptional ride, and the wagon's superb handling and surprising (to some) pep. Cargo space and the standard-equipment heated power mirrors also received accolades. Young parents thanked the Swedish stars for the integrated booster seats, and countless tots are probably thanking them, too, for the better view that they lend. The complaints for the 2005 V70 are about the same for any recent Volvo: skimpy legroom in the backseat, and high cost of maintenance. But everything else about the car sounds so great that they'll probably get over it.
User reviews for 2005 Volvo V70
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Rear wiper: intermittent
