The XC70 has a reputation as a capable vehicle, not a hard-core off roader, but certainly a more than acceptable crossover for those who still eschew the trucky look of most of those vehicles. By upping the power and the level of content, the XC70 will likely continue to do well for Volvo. Even with the funky bumpers and ride height, it still manages to look better than a lot of other crossovers out there, and you won't even notice it from the elegant interior. All in all, the new XC70 looks like a good upgrade to an already solid vehicle from where we sit.

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