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The Volvo V70 is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars since 1996 and now in its third generation. The name V70 combines the letter V, standing for ''versatility'', and 70, denoting relative platform size〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher = Volvo Cars, Press Release August 1997 )〕 (e.g., a V70 is a larger car than a V40, but smaller than a V90). The first generation (1996–2000) debuted in November 1996 as the estate variant of the Volvo S70. Both cars were essentially redesigned Volvo 850s which had itself been available in saloon and estate configurations. The V70 was available as a front and all-wheel drive estate, the latter marketed as the V70 AWD. In 1997, a special AWD version called V70 Cross Country, badged as V70 XC, was presented and went on sale for model year 1998. The second generation (2000–2007) shared styling by Peter Horbury〔(【引用サイトリンク】publisher=Volvoclub.org, Volvo Press Release )〕 as well as major mechanical commonality with the Volvo S60 saloon and was based on the P2 platform. With a 4 cm increase in width and height, a 5 cm longer wheelbase, a slightly shorter overall length than its predecessor,〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher = AA Cars,The Automobile Association, February 2000. )〕 and a slightly increased interior cargo volume it went on sale in early 2000.〔 As with its predecessor, the second generation was also offered as an all-wheel drive variant which was marketed as the V70 AWD and as a special version called V70 XC, which for model year 2003 was renamed to XC70 . The third generation (2007–present) is based on the Volvo P3 platform, sharing general styling and much of the interior in front of the b-pillar with the second generation Volvo S80. It has been marketed since 2007 as the V70 and the XC70, a crossover model. ==First generation (1996–2000)== | model_years = | aka = Volvo V70 XC | designer = | body_style = 5-door estate | platform = Volvo P80 platform | assembly = | wheelbase = | length = | width = | height = | weight = | engine = | transmission = | predecessor = Volvo 850 estate | related = Volvo S70 }} The original V70 was a development of the Volvo 850 estate car.〔(''VOLVO 850, S70, V70'', www.vlvworld.com ) Retrieved on 4 May 2014〕 The 850's square edges became more rounded. Other changes included a revised front end, fully colour-coded bumpers and side trim, clear indicator lenses, and a redesigned interior. According to Volvo a total of 1800〔 changes were made.〔() UK press release〕 Standard equipment was improved over the 850 with remote central locking, heated & electrically adjustable mirrors, 4 airbags, power brakes with ABS and power windows being standard on every car. Trim levels varied for each market as did the equipment levels of the most basic trims. In the United States, the badging denoted the engine variant and to some extent the equipment level, whereas in Europe engine and options could be chosen individually. In all markets more powerful versions received better or upgraded standard equipment. The ''T5'' and ''R'' were the series high-performance models. For 1999 a minor facelift was introduced. Apart from very minor cosmetic changes like the square XC-style roof rails replacing the rounded version and a slightly changed logo for the front grill, it concentrated on the mechanicals. Volvo introduced its second generation side airbag which was increased in volume to offer better protection.〔system description by Volvo http://www.volvogroup.com/group/global/en-gb/newsmedia/pressreleases/previous/1998/_layouts/CWP.Internet.VolvoCom/NewsItem.aspx?News.ItemId=22963&News.Language=en-gb〕 WHIPS was also introduced as part of the standard equipment. New engine management systems with drive-by-wire replaced the mechanical throttle on turbo models and an upgraded traction control now called ''STC'' was introduced. The ABS was upgraded from a three-channel to a four-channel system, while all-wheel drive models received thicker rear discs and redesigned rear calipers. The 4-speed automatic transmissions were upgraded to adaptive shift logic. For the model year 2000, a new 5-speed automatic transmission〔http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/2000/2000_sv70/00sv70_09.htm#pg137〕 with adaptive shift logic was introduced. It was only available on non turbo front-wheel drive models and the 2000 V70 R AWD. All 10V engines were dropped and replaced by detuned 20V versions. Drive-by-wire throttle was now also introduced for non turbo models. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Volvo V70」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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