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2011 Volvo Xc70

Volvo has maintained its reputation for safety, The 2011 Volvo XC70 led the company away from its traditionally stodgy, boxy look in favor of a fresher image. Upon introduction, the XC70 is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 208-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard. The 2011 2011 Volvo XC70 is a carryover from 2003.

Standard equipment includes remote keyless entry, cruise control, air conditioning, a trip computer, a tilt-telescope steering column, heated power outside mirrors, and power windows and door locks. HomeLink, an integrated remote-control system that can be programmed to open garage doors and turn on house lights, comes standard on the XC70 Coupe

The 2011 Volvo XC70 is one of the most stylish vehicles Sweden has ever produced. A provocative and passionate expression of Scandinavian design purity, the XC70 blazed the trail for the transformation of Volvo design with an inspired vision of aggressive automotive athleticism. Sexy curves gracing the XC70 Coupe and Convertible can make you forget you’re driving a car built by a company best known for being boxy but safe. Coupe and convertible body styles are available, along with two versions of the transverse-mounted, turbocharged, all-aluminum inline five-cylinder engine. Whether it’s Coupe or Convertible, The 2011 Volvo XC70 is a beautiful car. Volvo designs some great interiors and the XC70 benefits from graceful design with elegant lines. Sliding into the generous, well-tailored interior reveals leather upholstery in light hues. 2011 Volvo’s XC70 Convertible feels silky smooth with the standard Low Pressure Turbo engine. This 190-horsepower engine provides a broad power band. When cruising around, it delivers robust throttle response at any engine speed. It feels powerful, in other words. Punch it, and the Convertible accelerates quickly and smoothly, with no time spent waiting for the turbo to spool. Accelerating from 0 to 60 mph takes less than 8 seconds and the car boasts a top speed of 130 mph. When equipped with the more powerful High Pressure Turbo engine, the XC70 Convertible and Coupe boast excellent acceleration performance. More than any other model in its lineup, the sporty and free-spirited XC70 Convertible represents the winds of change blowing through the company.