The 2009 V70 wagon, based on Volvo's top-of-the-line S80 sedan, is an impressive combination of safety and style. It's particularly noted for its outstanding safety features, comfortable seating, and ample 71 cubic feet of cargo capacity. It's also the only vehicle which includes standard integrated height-adjustable child booster seats.
Standard Features:
Standard features on the well-equipped 2009 V70 midsize wagon include 16 inch alloy wheels, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, foglights, power heated mirrors, Bluetooth connectivity, power front seat with lumbar adjustment, driver memory, a tilt/telescoping wheel, a 40/20/40-split-folding rear seat, two integrated child booster seats and an 8-speaker stereo with a 6-disc CD changer and an auxiliary audio jack.
Options:
Although there are a number of stand-alone options available for the V70, many are bundled into packages.
The Collision Avoidance Package includes Vehicle Distance Alert, a collision warning system with automatic braking, Vehicle Distance Alert, Driver Alert Control, adaptive cruise control, and a lane departure warning system.
The Premium Package adds a leather interior, sunroof, power passenger seat, wood trim, and a universal garage opener.
The Climate Package features heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, and heated headlamp washers.
If you choose the Convenience Package, it adds an interior air-quality system, a power tailgate, as well as front and rear park assist.
There's also a Technology Package that includes a 650-watt Dynaudio sound system with an in-dash CD changer, satellite radio, rear-seat headphone jacks, rear audio controls, and active bi-xenon headlights with washers.
The stand-alone options include 17 inch wheels, navigation, a dual-screen rear seat entertainment system, a blind-spot warning system, and a "Personal Car Communicator" which includes keyless entry/ignition and a heartbeat sensor to detect an intruder in the vehicle. iPod connectivity is also available as a dealer-installed option.
Engines And Gas Mileage:
Powering the 2009 Volvo V70 is a 3.2 liter inline-6 that produces 235 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. The only available transmission is a six-speed automatic with manual shift control. And all V70s are front wheel drive (all-wheel drive is available in its cousin, the Volvo XC70 crossover wagon). Volvo says the V70 reaches 60 mph from a standstill in 7.8 seconds.
The EPA gas mileage for the 2009 V70 is 16 mpg city and 24 mpg on the highway.
Standard safety features include front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, active front head restraints, and the child booster seats. Available safety options include the Collision Avoidance Package and blind-spot warning system.
Update: Weak Economy Leads To Lower V70 Prices:
Vehicle sales for Volvo have been weak for over a year now due to the poor economy. And the current combination of fierce competition and a soft market has created an ideal opportunity for nailing down great deals.
How To Buy A New V70 At The Best Price: Before listing MSRP and invoice prices for the 2009 Volvo V70, here's an article about how to buy one at the lowest price, especially given the current slow car sales environment.
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