The Swedish invasion continues with Volvo’s do-all wagon the XC70. The XC70 has been a very popular choice with campers, hikers, and other adventurous types. Its smaller profile and ample space made it ideal for trekking into the back country.
Volvo has always done wagons well, and it must feel that it has the XC70 right because changed for 2013 are very minimal. The standard rain sensing wipers and headlight washers found through the rest of the lineup are included on the wagon along with the standard Tunnel Detection. 3.2 equipped cars have an optional 17-inch “Valder” alloy wheel design. No new colors have been announced for the XC70.
Pricing starts at $33,450 and heads north towards $50,000, with a top trim T6 AWD Platinum coming in at $44,800 before the $895 destination fee.
Check out the high-riding wagon in the high resolution gallery below, and keep reding below that to see the full (and short) list of changes for the 2013 model year.
What’s new: 2013 Volvo XC70
XC70 3.2
- Standard rain sensor windshield wipers
- Standard headlight washers
- Volvo Sensus gains increased steering-wheel scroll control functionality
- New gearshift knob for six-speed “Geartronic” automatic transmission with illuminated drive modes
- Tunnel Detection added to headlights
- Premier, Premier Plus and Platinum trim levels gain Keyless Drive with Personal Car Communicator (PCC), Accessory Prep cable
- Premier Plus and Platinum trim levels gain active dual Xenon headlights
- Technology Package gains Road Sign Information (RSI) and Active High Beam
- Optional 17-inch “Valder” alloy wheels
XC70 T6 AWD
- Standard rain sensor windshield wipers
- Standard headlight washers
- Standard Keyless Drive with Personal Car Communicator (PCC)
- Volvo Sensus gains increased steering-wheel scroll control functionality
- New gearshift knob for six-speed “Geartronic” automatic transmission with illuminated drive modes
- Sport Mode added to six-speed “Geartronic” automatic transmission
- Tunnel Detection added to headlights
- Premier Plus and Platinum trim levels gain active dual Xenon headlights, Accessory Prep cable
- Technology Package gains Road Sign Information (RSI) and Active High Beam
Climate Package
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats
Heated windshield washer nozzles
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
Technology Package
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Queue Assist
Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake (CWAB)
Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake
Distance Alert (DA)
Driver Alert Control (DAC)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Road Sign Information (RSI)
Active High Beam
Stand Alone Options
Metallic paint
All-Wheel Drive with Instant Traction (3.2 trims only)
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with power retractable outside mirrors
17-inch “Valder” alloy wheels (3.2 trims only)
Dual outboard two-stage child booster seats and power child rear door locks
