![]() transmission) seem to have been fixed on the 2005-2007 model years and '07 was the last year before Ford made Volvo cost reduce the vehicle and substitute the problematic Mitsubishi OEM T6 engine for Volvo's bulletproof 2.5T. My current 2007 XC70 is my second the first was 2004. For buyers who really do want an all-wheel-drive wagon with raised ground clearance, the Subaru Outback is a better bet, as it offers true off-road capability for less money, along with superior driving dynamics on pavement. There's no question that the 2007 Volvo XC70 looks the part of an all-weather station wagon, but given its lack of off-road skills, it has no advantage over the less expensive Volkswagen Passat 4Motion wagon, which offers more interior room, lots more power and sharper handling. Cargo capacity, on the other hand, is abundant for a wagon, making the XC70 well-suited for hauling mountain bikes and dogs. The rear seat is also plush, but there isn't much legroom. ![]() Inside, the 2007 Volvo XC70 has a utilitarian ambience tempered by fabulously comfortable front seats and an ergonomically sound control layout. Driving an XC70 is much like driving a regular V70 2.5T wagon, though the XC's extra 250 pounds of weight make it feel a bit slower and less agile. Renamed the XC70 in 2003, this rugged Volvo wagon has never really lived up to its all-terrain promise, but it is a very capable snow vehicle. Designers tried to make it into a more serious all-terrain vehicle, giving it an even taller ride height and equipping it with skid plates. When the V70 was redesigned for 2001, so was the Cross Country. ![]() The XC proved popular with buyers, and soon the Cross Country accounted for half of all V70 sales. Lacking a sport-utility of its own, Volvo took a midsize V70 station wagon, raised the suspension, fitted it with all-wheel drive and gave it a more aggressive front fascia. Originally called the V70 Cross Country (XC), it debuted in 1998, as consumer interest in SUVs was booming. These wagons have come in many different varieties, but the Volvo XC70 is easily the most unique. ![]() In all cases where the Smart Buy Average Market Price is shown there is sufficient sample size and transaction detail to be statistically reliable.Although Volvo has expanded its lineup in recent years, creating SUVs and hardtop convertibles to appeal to a more diverse customer base, the company built its reputation on station wagons. In certain instances, the calculated result is adjusted to take account of abrupt changes in the market that may not yet be fully reflected by recent transaction prices. The data underlying the Smart Buy Average Market Price calculation are filtered for extreme outliers and subjected to a weighted averaging process that considers factors such as the recency of transactions and the timing of data lags. This accounts for the fact that most or all recently-sold vehicles included different option combinations than your specified vehicle configuration. Adjustments to the calculation beyond make, model, and trim are normalized based on detailed, anonymized transaction information. It provides a statistically accurate understanding of what other buyers are paying for the vehicle you have selected and as you have configured it. The Smart Buy Average Market Price is a proprietary mathematical calculation based on actual recent transactions either in your local area or nationally. ![]()
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