Volvo V70 - Second Generation (2000–2007)

Second Generation (2000–2007)

Volvo released the redesigned V70 to most markets at the end of 1999 and for the 2001 model year in North America. Based on the then-new P2 platform, the second generation shared major mechanical and styling commonality with the S60 sedan, offered frontal area of 2.23 m2 and a coefficient of drag of .30. The new generation featured adhesively bonded construction (vs. spot-welded) in key areas, with Volvo claiming the new body to be 70 per cent more rigid than the predecessor. Critical aspects of the design for the second generation were completed before Ford acquired Volvo in 1999.

The interior featured raised seating in the second row, a hard point on the passenger’s side of the center console to provide support for a range of optional accessories (e.g., an optional shopping bag holder), rear-seat table, waste basket and cargo net integrated into the rear seat backs. Standard interior features included a coat hook integrated into the side of the front passenger's headrest, glove compartment with pen holder and toll card, configurable center console and rear seating with a two position backrests — one position favoring cargo and the other favoring comfort.

At its introduction, the second generation V70 XC received a major upgrade to its suspension a ground clearance of 8.2 in (210 mm).

All P2 platform Volvos received a minor facelift across all markets for the 2005 model year, with changes to the front fascia, tail lamps, center console and electrical system. Production of the section generation V70 ended with model year 2007.