As Volvo celebrates its 85th birthday, we pick our 8.5 favorite Volvos of all time. ... Think the XC70 was the first Volvo passenger car to be transformed into an all-wheel-drive crossover?

The third generation Volvo XC70 launched alongside its lower, front-drive-only V70 stablemate in 2008. With more ground clearance and beefier-looking front and rear fascias, the XC70 was Volvo's ...

2014 Volvo XC70. 2014 Volvo XC70. Volvo's butched-up wagon gets a makeover. Jens Meiners Published: Feb 20, 2013. Save Article. View Photos. MARC URBANO, THE MANUFACTURER.

The XC70 has adequate power, don't get me wrong; it's just not fast. As Jen noted, the interior is beautiful and very stylish, typical of Volvo's recent efforts.