2009 Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Exterior
13 August 2009
Visually, nothing is new for the XC70 heading into the 2009 model year, which means that it is still easily distinguishable from the regular V70 thanks to matte-grey plastic lower body cladding and roof racks, a taller ride height and meatier tires. The cladding not only helps give the XC70 a more rugged look that is matched by both the XC90 and the XC60, but it also helps protect the lower parts of the vehicle from small scratches and helps accommodate the wider all-weather tires. Adding even more of a rugged styling, our test vehicle came in a military-esque olive hue that Volvo calls Caper Green Metallic (that added $525 to the total MSRP) and used a stout set of 17-inch, six-spoke alloy wheels. To signify the likeness with the other Volvo cross country vehicles, the XC lettering is engraved in the exclusive wheels and the plastic roof rack rails.