VOLVOV70 2007 - 2016

　　Volvo was under full Ford ownership in 2007 when it introduced the third generation of the V70 in February, and it continued the long line of Swedish brand station wagons.

　　Despite being marketed as an estate car for the S60 lineup, the 2007 V70 was actually more related to the brand's flagship, the S80. They shared the same P3 platform, while the S60 was based on the previous P2 chassis.

　　This generation marked a clear departure from the angular shapes of its predecessor, and there was almost no flat surface on the entire car. Not even the roof, which was slightly curved and sloped down towards the tailgate. The blacked-out B- and C-pillars reminded of the C30 compact hatchback, while at the back, the tall and high-mounted taillights followed the same idea from the older 850 Station Wagon.

　　Inside, the carmaker showed its skills and provided a unique design language. It followed the minimalist trend for the most part of the dashboard. The only panel covered with buttons was the center stack, where Volvo insisted on having a unique design for the air-flow buttons, shaped like a seated passenger. Apart from the two occupants on the front bucket seats, the V70 was able to carry three more adults passengers in the back without making them feel cramped. The split-folding (40:20:40) rear bench expanded the trunk from 815 liters (28.8 cu-ft) up to 1,600 liters (56.5 cu-ft), with the seats down.

　　Under the hood, Volvo installed a wide choice of engines ranging from 118 hp to 304 hp. Depending on the options, the power went to the front or to all wheels.

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