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

Engine Options: 168-hp 2.4-liter dohc 20-valve inline-5; 197-hp 2.4-liter dohc 20-valve turbocharged inline-5; 208-hp 2.5-liter dohc 20-valve turbocharged inline-5; 257-hp 2.3-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: dual front 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)

Optional Safety Equipment: Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) system

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Torslanda, Sweden

Model Tested: Volvo XC70 Cross Country ($34,810)

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, fog lights, roof rails, power heated exterior mirrors with memory, power windows, 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

Options as Tested: Premium Package ($2995) includes leather seating surfaces, power tilt-and-slide moonroof, trip computer, eight-way power passenger seat; Touring Package ($795) includes Air Quality System, auto dimming interior rearview mirror, Homelink transmitter, laminated security side windows, cargo protection net, grocery bag holder; Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) ($995); Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) ($695); Climate Package ($625) includes heated driver and front passengers seats, headlamp washer/wiper, Rainsensor windshield wipers

Destination Charge: 685

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: 39 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

Ground Clearance: 8.2 inches

Curb Weight: 3699 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 215/65HR16

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD

Fuel Capacity: 18 Gallons