Engine: 3.2-liter dual-overhead cam 24-valve inline 6 with variable valve timing

Engine Options: 235-hp 3.2-liter inline 6

Transmission: 6-speed Geartronic automatic with manual-shift feature

Transmission Options: 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: two-stage front airbags, two-chamber front passenger side-impact airbags, curtain style head-protection airbags for all outboard seats, Whiplash Protection Seating System (WHIPS), Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC), four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS), tire-pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: Adaptive Cruise Control with collision warning and brake support ($1,495); Blind Spot Information System ($665); dual outboard two-stage child booster seats with adaptive seatbelts and power child rear door locks ($495); Personal Car Communicator with keyless start, two-way communication and heartbeat sensor ($495)

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Gothenburg, Sweden

Model Tested: Volvo XC70 ($36,775)

Standard Equipment: fabric upholstery, eight-way power driver seat with 3-position memory, fold-flat front passenger seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, 160-watt AM/FM audio with single-CD, eight speakers, auxiliary input and MP3 capability, leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel with illuminated cruise and audio controls, power windows with anti-trap feature, cruise control, power locks with remote keyless entry, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and remote garage door opener, illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirrors, four reading lamps, power heated outside mirrors, rear wiper/washer, front fog lights, rear fog light with auto-off, front and rear skid plates, aluminum roof rails, fold-flat 40/20/40 split rear seat, locking cargo-floor storage compartment, cargo floor rails with movable anchorage points, cross country floor mats

Options as Tested: Premium Package ($2,995) includes power glass sunroof, leather seating, power passenger seat, walnut inlays; Convenience Package ($1,195) includes humidity sensor, interior air-filtration system, front and rear park assist, power tailgate, dark tint rear windows, grocery bag holder, 12-volt power outlet in cargo area; Climate Package ($895) with heated front and rear seats, headlight washers, heated windshield washer nozzles and Rainsensor windshield wipers; Volvo Navigation System ($2,120) with DVD-based map data and remote control; Rear-seat DVD Entertainment Package ($1,800) with two seven-inch LCD monitors, auxiliary jack for video games or cameras, wireless headphones and remote control.

Destination Charge: 745

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 235 @ 6200

Torque: 236 @ 3200

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 15/22

Wheelbase: 110.8 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 190.5/73.3/63.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 63.5/62.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.7 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 37.8/54.8/41.9 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.5/55.1/34.6 inches

Trunk Volume: 72.1 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 8.3 inches

Curb Weight: 4092 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3300 pounds

Tires: P215/65R16

Brakes: vented disc/disc with four-channel ABS

Fuel Capacity: 18.5 Gallons