2010 Volvo V70

The Volvo V70 is now offered with Volvo’s two new five-cylinder diesel engines. The engines are a perfect combination of low fuel consumption, high performance and low noise levels. In addition, there are three V70 DRIVe models available as well. One with a 1.6-litre diesel and two Flexifuel (E85) versions; the 2.0F and 2.5FT.

New features – the Volvo V70

- Two new five-cylinder diesel engines

- DRIVe version - 1.6D with a fuel consumption 4.5 l/100 km and 119 g/km CO2

- Two Flexifuel (Petrol/E85) versions; the 2.0F and 2.5FT.

Safety

The Volvo V70 comes with a number of safety solutions – aimed to help avoiding accidents as well as reducing the consequences of a collision. The height-adjustable integrated child booster cushion provides children of different sizes with a good view through the windows, while at the same time contributing to a high level of protection. The booster cushion, providing optimum seat belt geometry, is even more effective in combination with the specially adjusted force limiters.

The Inflatable Curtain has been extended by 60 mm compared to previous models. In combination with the booster cushion and a strong body side, it helps increasing the side impact protection – for children of different sizes. In addition, the side structure has been combined with two-chamber side impact airbags. The Volvo V70 features Volvo’s patented front structure as well. The structure is divided into zones with different steel grades. All engines are mounted transversely, including the six-cylinders, and help reducing the risk of penetration into the passenger compartment.

Volvo’s Whiplash Protection System provides a gentle damping motion and contact between the head and head restraint throughout the impact sequence. The front has energy-absorption properties, including a soft structure (in front of the bumper) that helps reducing the risk of leg injuries to pedestrians.

2010 Volvo V70

The reinforced, lower spoiler edge has a forward position and is almost on level with the bumper. This solution helps distributing the contact area of a pedestrian’s or a cyclist’s leg, helping to further reduce the risk of injury. The raised bonnet’s underside has a honeycomb structure which helps absorbing the energy and reducing the risk of injury.

Collision Warning with brake support and emergency brake lamps helps avoiding rear-end impacts or minimise the consequences of a collision.

Adaptive Cruise Control helps keeping a safe distance to vehicles ahead.

The model has a number of advanced and interacting braking functions, such as Hydraulic Brake Assist, Optimized Hydraulic Brakes and Fading Brake Support. Volvo’s Personal Car Communicator, an advanced pocket-sized control centre for increased personal security, is available for the Volvo V70. The Personal Car Communicator provides information about the car’s lock and alarm status if the owner is up to 100 metres away from the car. It’s even possible to detect if there’s someone in the car.

Laminated glass all around, including the tailgate and rear side windows, is an option. The storage system under the luggage compartment floor has a loading capacity of 46 litres (without a spare wheel). The storage space locks automatically when closing and locking the tailgate.

The Volvo V70 can be equipped with the HomeLink function. The function makes it possible to operate up to three remote controlled home devices (e.g., garage door, home alarm system, etc.) via a module integrated into the sun visor. HomeLink contributes to easy and safe access to your home.

Volvo V70 is available with an advanced function that helps reducing the risk of alcohol-related traffic accidents. This function, Alcoguard, is an immobiliser that helps the driver to make a decision whether to drive or not while influenced by alcohol. However, it is ultimately the driver’s responsibility to make “sober” decisions in relation to the Alcoguard function’s recommendations.

2010 Volvo V70

Environment and air quality

The Volvo V70 is built and produced with the ambition of minimising the environmental impact, and to provide a clean and healthy in-car climate.

Volvo’s Interior Air Quality System reduces particles, pollen, gases and unpleasant odours in the passenger compartment. In addition, all textiles and leather are certified under ÖKO-TEX 100. This is an international standard, which ensures that fabrics and hides have been thoroughly tested to check for certain allergy-inducing substances and emissions.

The Clean Zone Interior Package provides an improved in-car climate. The system ventilates the passenger compartment automatically (in temperatures above 10 degrees Celsius).

A convenient menu system makes it possible for the driver to adjust different systems – such as climate and rear-view mirrors. This system helps increasing the driver’s focus on the road and contributes to a high level of comfort.