![]() The key difference most will notice is a bigger 'large mesh' grille similar to the XC90 but the interior was spruced up too. In 2004, the XC70 received a far-reaching facelift. A limited edition Ocean Race model was also offered to celebrate Volvo's exposure in yachting circles. The 2.5T engine also received a power upgrade to 210bhp. At the same time Volvo made a number of minor interior trim modifications. The revised trim structure opened with the SE version and was topped out by an equipment laden SE Lux model. March 2003 saw a revision to the range when the S trim level was ditched, Volvo realigning the XC70 alongside its big brother the XC90. The XC70 itself made first landfall here in the UK in September 2002 with a range consisting of S and SE variants of the 200bhp 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder petrol unit or the 163bhp 2.4-litre diesel which also boasted five pots and a turbocharger. Although many credit Audi with introducing the concept of the premium 4x4 lifestyle estate, history shows that Volvo beat their German rivals to the punch by a year. The genes of the XC70 can be traced back through the V70 Cross Country right back to the V70 XC, originally launched in April 1999. (5dr estate, 2.5T petrol, 2.4 D5 diesel ) History ![]() If excising the risk out of buying used were possible, the Volvo XC70 would be a prime candidate for most bulletproof used car buy. It's everything you expect of an all-wheel drive Volvo estate rugged, practical, beautifully engineered and supremely reliable. The Cross Country evolved and in line with their branding philosophy was rebadged the XC70. Volvo were one of the first manufacturers to get with the concept of the lifestyle 4x4 estate, their Cross Country mopping up a good percentage of customers who had grown out of a Subaru and who couldn't afford or didn't want an Audi Allroad.
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