V70: Information - New generation 3 Volvo V70

Bob · Feb 2nd, 2007, 18:06

Looks like we will need another forum come August for this, or put it in the S80 forum.

Four initial press releases: ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR

Bob

sheerwater · Feb 2nd, 2007, 18:27

But whats it going to cost we all ask!!!!!

Bob · Feb 2nd, 2007, 20:00

As soon as I get the price structure from Volvo I will post it. I suspect the T6 will be £40K +.

Bob

Bob · Feb 3rd, 2007, 10:44

Photographs

Technical Spec sheet (PDF)

Bob

seany · Feb 4th, 2007, 14:05

What a fantastic looking bit of kit!!!

Is the new S60 gonna be of the same vein (I know the xc60 is in the pipeline) or is it to be superceded by the S80, as 1st thought?

wowbanger2000 · Feb 4th, 2007, 17:36

(At the risk of starting a war) It's not going to be another Ford is it? The V50 seems very Ford like to me compared to the V70

Chris

Bob · Feb 4th, 2007, 20:35

The V50 was based on the Ford but the new V70 is based on the S80 - ish.

Bob

mhon72 · Feb 5th, 2007, 02:02

Think of the new V70 as an S80 estate.
The current V70 looks like an S60 from the B-pillar forwards but sits on a longer wheelbase like the old S80.
The replacement S60 is still a good 2-3 years away. Ford and Volvo have finally decided to go ahead with this only recently. It will be based on the chassis found in the Ford S-Max/Galaxy and new Mondeo (which is also shared with the new S80/V70 albeit in larger form).
Looking at the Volvo range, I imagine the new S60 will be a similar size to the present model so it doesn't encroach on the S40 or S80. There are rumours Volvo will go with something more radical in the same way the current S60 was a change when it was launched. I'm guessing a 4-door coupe, a la Mercedes CLS (which has been a huge success for M-B) but smaller.

Symes · Feb 8th, 2007, 15:49

Reading this thread and other reviews, I'm finding the P3 V70 rather disappointing... It's not that I mind a 'new look' but, honestly, this is a real 'bitsa' and IMHO, a mistake!

Whilst the new 70 shares some of the design cues (of other manufacturers) with the new 80, at least the 80 tries to look like a 60.... this new 70 doesn't look 'balanced' to me.

The bits I don't like:

Rear - Subaru / Citroen
Side - Ford (Mondeo)
Doors handles - VW/Audi
Front - Audi (headlights), Hyundai (Grille), Mondeo (fog light mount / grille)
Dash - BMW (binacle curve), Mercedes (old 190! - central ventialtion and wood effect)
Cheap looking rear loading area (plastics and divider rail)

Bits I do like:

Floating dash fom the 40/50.
The chance that the wheel arches might be big enough to allow a decent turning circle!
Bigger rear doors
Improved safety features
Wider rear seats
The promised improved drive

I know that things often look different when the cars actually arrive and you get to see the cars without the marketing 'bling' fitted but all I can think at the moment is "uggggllllyy"!

It'll be interesting to see what the Police forces think of it, or will they do as was supposed to have happened when Rover replaced the SD1 and they bought as many as they could before the 800 came in!

I still think that Volvo missed a trick by not producing a 'fastback' 60, maybe they'll be able to slot one into the new version but sadly I think we'll just be getting a Mondeo (or whatever it's called by then) with a 'posh frock'.

When are the first ones available to test? It wouldn't be the worst waste of a couple of hours!

Patrick lince · Mar 6th, 2007, 16:36

I have to say I really like the look of the new V70. It could be a serious contender for me when I come to change my car at the end of the year.

Feb 2nd, 2007, 18:06	#1
Bob Club Director Last Online: Yesterday 16:21 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	New generation 3 Volvo V70 Looks like we will need another forum come August for this, or put it in the S80 forum. Four initial press releases: ONE \| TWO \| THREE \| FOUR Bob Last edited by Bob; Feb 3rd, 2007 at 10:42. Reason: Added fourth press release

Feb 2nd, 2007, 20:00	#3
Bob Club Director Last Online: Yesterday 16:21 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	As soon as I get the price structure from Volvo I will post it. I suspect the T6 will be £40K +. Bob __________________ Robert Isaac VOC Director 1995 850 T5 auto estate. 280hp 289K miles and purrrs 2009 Jap import V70 2.5T 200hp 51K miles

Feb 3rd, 2007, 10:44	#4
Bob Club Director Last Online: Yesterday 16:21 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	Photographs Technical Spec sheet (PDF) Bob __________________ Robert Isaac VOC Director 1995 850 T5 auto estate. 280hp 289K miles and purrrs 2009 Jap import V70 2.5T 200hp 51K miles

Feb 4th, 2007, 14:05	#5
seany Not So Senior Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2009 14:14 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Manchester	What a fantastic looking bit of kit!!! Is the new S60 gonna be of the same vein (I know the xc60 is in the pipeline) or is it to be superceded by the S80, as 1st thought? __________________ Seany 5 out of 4 people don't understand fractions.

Feb 4th, 2007, 17:36	#6
wowbanger2000 Member Last Online: May 13th, 2013 19:41 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Preston	Ford? (At the risk of starting a war) It's not going to be another Ford is it? The V50 seems very Ford like to me compared to the V70 Chris

Feb 2nd, 2007, 18:27	#2
sheerwater Master Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2019 17:59 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Northampton	But whats it going to cost we all ask!!!!!

Feb 4th, 2007, 20:35	#7
Bob Club Director Last Online: Yesterday 16:21 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	The V50 was based on the Ford but the new V70 is based on the S80 - ish. Bob __________________ Robert Isaac VOC Director 1995 850 T5 auto estate. 280hp 289K miles and purrrs 2009 Jap import V70 2.5T 200hp 51K miles

Feb 5th, 2007, 02:02	#8
mhon72 Master Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2024 12:34 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Clevedon View Photos By: mhon72	Think of the new V70 as an S80 estate. The current V70 looks like an S60 from the B-pillar forwards but sits on a longer wheelbase like the old S80. The replacement S60 is still a good 2-3 years away. Ford and Volvo have finally decided to go ahead with this only recently. It will be based on the chassis found in the Ford S-Max/Galaxy and new Mondeo (which is also shared with the new S80/V70 albeit in larger form). Looking at the Volvo range, I imagine the new S60 will be a similar size to the present model so it doesn't encroach on the S40 or S80. There are rumours Volvo will go with something more radical in the same way the current S60 was a change when it was launched. I'm guessing a 4-door coupe, a la Mercedes CLS (which has been a huge success for M-B) but smaller. __________________ 2015 XC70 D4 AWD SE Lux

Feb 8th, 2007, 15:49	#9
Symes Master Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 03:33 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Andover, Hants	Reading this thread and other reviews, I'm finding the P3 V70 rather disappointing... It's not that I mind a 'new look' but, honestly, this is a real 'bitsa' and IMHO, a mistake! Whilst the new 70 shares some of the design cues (of other manufacturers) with the new 80, at least the 80 tries to look like a 60.... this new 70 doesn't look 'balanced' to me. The bits I don't like: Rear - Subaru / Citroen Side - Ford (Mondeo) Doors handles - VW/Audi Front - Audi (headlights), Hyundai (Grille), Mondeo (fog light mount / grille) Dash - BMW (binacle curve), Mercedes (old 190! - central ventialtion and wood effect) Cheap looking rear loading area (plastics and divider rail) Bits I do like: Floating dash fom the 40/50. The chance that the wheel arches might be big enough to allow a decent turning circle! Bigger rear doors Improved safety features Wider rear seats The promised improved drive I know that things often look different when the cars actually arrive and you get to see the cars without the marketing 'bling' fitted but all I can think at the moment is "uggggllllyy"! It'll be interesting to see what the Police forces think of it, or will they do as was supposed to have happened when Rover replaced the SD1 and they bought as many as they could before the 800 came in! I still think that Volvo missed a trick by not producing a 'fastback' 60, maybe they'll be able to slot one into the new version but sadly I think we'll just be getting a Mondeo (or whatever it's called by then) with a 'posh frock'. When are the first ones available to test? It wouldn't be the worst waste of a couple of hours!

Mar 6th, 2007, 16:36	#10
Patrick lince Member Last Online: Sep 30th, 2015 19:09 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grimsby View Photos By: Patrick lince	I have to say I really like the look of the new V70. It could be a serious contender for me when I come to change my car at the end of the year.

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