Volvo XC70 Spruced Up For Re-launch

Back in the year 1998, the Volvo XC70 first made its debut and was introduced to the motoring public. And during that time, this particular vehicle was known to be the very first vehicle model in the Volvo line up that comes with four wheels that can be driven.
The Volvo XC70 was also the very first vehicle from the car maker to venture into the crossover and sport utility vehicle class. However, compared to most crossover vehicles and SUVs at present, the very first Volvo XC70 seemed to be more similar to the Volvo V70 which was a wagon. To make things different, the vehicle then was given a new badge, some padding, and a couple inches added for height.

Despite it being the very first vehicle to venture in a segment that was quite foreign to Volvo, experts in the industry have said that the Volvo XC70 was a success on its own. In fact, it has become quite so successful that it continues to be manufactured and sold. Just last year, Volvo has been able to pronounce that they were able to completely sell 35,000 units of this one.
For this time around, Volvo Cars is doing their best to prepare the Volvo XC70 for a re-launch and this time, the vehicle is going to be a part of the third generation. The unveiling already took place just during this year’s Geneva Auto Show.
What should we be expecting from this new 2007 Volvo XC70? According to Volvo, the vehicle would be coming with Volvo tune up parts, technical improvements, and more upgrades. The engine source would be changed for this time, the Volvo XC70 would have a 3.2 liter engine that holds six cylinders. This power source has the capacity to spurt out 235 units of horsepower for that added oomph.
The power source would also be mated with a six speed automatic transmission for a better performance and handling. The vehicle would also be enjoying the luxury of having an electronic all wheel drive system as part of the whole hullabaloo and this one would have the Hill Descent Control.