2003 Volvo XC70 Review

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Volvo's XC70 offers space and safety in addition to snow-busting capability.

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Pros

Versatile all-wheel drive, superb comfort, plenty of safety equipment, solid construction, amazing braking ability.

Cons

High price, lacks the true off-road capability of an SUV, odd control placement.

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2.5L 5-cyl. engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 16 cty/23 hwy mpg
All-wheel drive
Side/Curtain Airbags
Navigation System (Optional)
Stability Control (Optional)
Third row seats (Optional)
Traction Control (Optional)

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What's New for 2003

The psuedo-SUV formerly known as Cross Country gets a new name this year, to align itself more seamlessly with Volvo's revised SUV nomenclature. Now called the XC70, this all-wheel-drive, luxury crossover vehicle can be equipped with dark tinted windows, rain-sensing wipers and a new telematics system named On-Call Plus. Crystal Green is the new color for 2003.

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