Engine: 2.5-liter dohc 20-valve turbocharged inline-5

Engine Options: 168-hp 2.4-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5; 208-hp 2.5-liter dohc 20-valve turbocharged inline-5; 300-hp 2.5-liter turbocharged twin intercooled 20-valve inline-5

Transmission: 5-speed Geartronic automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual

Standard Safety Equipment: anti-submarine seats, dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, 3-point front seatbelts with adjustable anchors, front seat Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), rear seat ISOFIX child restraint anchors, ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), power rear door child safety locks

Optional Safety Equipment: Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system; all-wheel drive

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Torslanda, Sweden

Model Tested: Volvo XC70 Cross Country ($35,700)

Standard Equipment: electronic climate control, central locking system with keyless entry, security system with battery back-up siren, exterior approach lighting with mirror puddle lamps, front fog lights, rear fog light with auto-off, roof rails, power heated exterior mirrors with memory, power windows, front and rear skid plates, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, AM/FM/CD/cassette with six speakers, power sunroof, eight-way power driver's seat with three-position memory, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob, cargo security cover

Options as Tested: Premium Package ($2995) includes leather seating surfaces, power tilt-and-slide sunroof, trip computer, eight-way power passenger seat; Convenience Package ($1,595) includes Homelink transmitter, auto dimming interior rearview mirror, grocery bag holder; 12-volt power outlet in cargo area, power rear door child safety locks, rear parking assistance, laminated security side windows, 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat; Four-C Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept ($995); Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) ($695); Climate Package ($675) includes heated driver and front passengers seats, headlamp washer/wiper, Rainsensor windshield wipers; interior air quality system ($175).

Destination Charge: 695

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 208 @ 5000

Torque: 236 @ 1500-4500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 19/24

Wheelbase: 108.8 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 186.3/73.2/61.5 inches

Track Front/Rear: 63.4/60.9 inches

Turning Cycle: 43.3 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.3/55.0/42.6 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.8/54.8/35.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 71.4 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, Macpherson struts, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 8.2 inches

Curb Weight: 3699 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3,300 pounds

Tires: 215/65HR16

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD

Fuel Capacity: 18.0 Gallons