Images: Volvo Mk.2-I XC70 (2003-04)
Released in April 2003, the Volvo Mk.2 Phase I (Mk.2-I) XC70 was a five-seat, all-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Torslanda, Sweden, the XC70 was powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged five cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. The XC70 was initially offered in a single, unnamed edition though this was named ‘LE’ in 2004… Read full Volvo Mk.2 XC70 review
Images: Volvo Mk.2-II XC70 (2004-07)
Released in October 2004, the Volvo Mk.2 Phase II (Mk.2-II) XC70 introduced revised styling and improved equipment levels. Initially, the auto-only XC70 range was only available in an LE edition, but an SE was added in 2005. The Volvo Mk.2-II XC70 could be identified by its new grille, larger skid plates, clear lens headlights, larger door mirrors, brushed aluminium roof rails and ‘Erinus’ alloy wheels. Inside, there were re-shaped seats and new centre console and armrest.
