The Volvo V70 is one of the most practical family cars. The Swedish station wagon also had a sporty all-wheel drive variant called the V70 R.
Volvo is known for its large, roomy station wagons that offer a good level of practicality. Their cars are often seen as clunky, vehicles that don’t inspire sportiness or the thrills you’d get from, say, certain German racers.
The second generation of the V70 brought a rounded look, which was no longer related to the design that Volvo used in its models in the past. This generation used only five-piston, diesel or petrol engines.
The hottest version of all is the V70 R. With a powerful engine, all-wheel drive and adaptive suspension, the V70 R was a formidable opponent for the competition of the time.
How much does a Volvo cost? V70 R Second hand?
Prices for such a model fluctuate, being influenced by several factors, including age, options, and whether the car has a manual transmission.
The copy we found for sale on mobile.de It has the coveted six-speed manual transmission. This is paired with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that develops 300 horsepower.
The improvements didn’t stop there, as the car was also equipped with high performance brakes Brembo and three-stage adjustable shock absorbers (Comfort, Sport and Advanced).
Among other things, you get a more aggressive body kit, specific alloy wheels for this version, but also an interior with leather sports seats. The car we found is in good condition, both inside and out, although it was manufactured in 2004 and has 280,000 km. The asking price for this copy is 8000 euros.
The Volvo V70 R can be a fun car for those who want a capable yet practical vehicle. It retains all the functionality of a normal V70, but puts a powerful engine into play, which is accompanied by a chassis set up to be more dynamic.
