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There it was, clear as day, in bold black print on the sticker: "2008 Volvo Station Wagon."



How refreshing, in this age of obfuscating vehicle category names (i.e. Crossover Utility Vehicle, Sport Activity Vehicle, etc.) that one car company is not afraid to call like it is.



The Volvo V70 is a station wagon.



Once you're down with that fact, here's what else you need to know about it: This 2008 third-generation of the V70 looks different (somewhat), offers more room than its predecessor and is powered by its first 6-cylinder engine.



And, in what should be a surprise to absolutely no one, given Volvo's reputation in the field, the V70 is safer than ever before.

Staff Photos By James Gaffney

Tags: Volvo, Published in The Times-Picayune 5/9/08

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2008 Volvo V70: Third generation has more room and more power, but plays it safe too was originally published by New Orleans Auto Reviews: Volvo. Read the full story by clicking here.