2009 Volvo V70 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Volvo's 2009 V70 midsize station wagon carries over from 2008, when it received a major redesign. The V70 sees no major changes for ’09, but does offer a new technology package option. Departing from the clunky looking designs of yore, the Volvo station wagon brings an attractive and safe automobile to the playing field, which some say slightly lacks in performance and gas efficiency. The V70 is the wagon counterpart of Volvo's S80, being built on the same frame and offering ample and comfortable room for rear passengers.

The V70's powertrain contains a 3.2-liter, inline six-cylinder engine that pumps out 245 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. The signature Volvo inline engine powers the front-wheel-drive, six-speed automatic transmission and achieves 16/25 mpg. The engine has been rated as middle-of-the-line by most experts in a market that's growing very competitive for small SUVs and wagons.

The interior design is notably Scandinavian, with clean, attractive lines, a leather steering wheel, leather shift knob, and distinctive inlays. Ventilated leather seats that offer both heating and cooling are optional, along with a navigation system and a dual-screen DVD entertainment system. The rear seats fold down in a 40/20/40 configuration, allowing for a multitude of cargo space options.

Where Volvo once owned the market for world-class safety, competitors are closing the gap. That being said, it’s still hard to match the safety standard that Volvo has set. Standard features include antilock brakes, traction control, an antiskid system, and front side and side curtain airbags. Volvo also maintains a plethora of optional safety features that include automatic collision warning detection, two-stage integrated booster seats, and dual xenon headlights that follow the path of steering to improve night visibility. The collision warning detection system alarms the driver when a collision might occur, and if the driver doesn’t respond, it automatically applies the brakes.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Casey C
Jun 25, 2023
Really rough interior (leather cracked, gearshift, soiled, oxidized rearview mirror)Jun 25, 2023
by Jan B
Oct 26, 2009
Årsmodell 2010, nya D5, AWD, automat +++ finns inte så mycket att sakna! Piper och blinkar kanske lite mycket i bland men det går ju att stänga av... Mycket bra vrid och bottendrag. Desutom en riktg kanonstereo - låter riktigt, riktigt bra!Oct 26, 2009
by Rolf Erik F
Nov 09, 2008
I like it because it is a solid and amazing car and i love it. It is the most beautiful car and it is Gorgeous. This car have a wonderful seats. This is a wery fun car to drive. i love to drive that car and i love it hahaNov 09, 2008

2009 Volvo V70 Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Rear headphone jacks · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Dynaudio premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Satellite Radio: ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor 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 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · 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

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome surround · Paint: metallic · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

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

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: front and rear · Child seat: built-in · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · 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

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): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 7

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: rear

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