Volvo V70
When the new Volvo V70 left the production line in the first generation in 1996, had the manufacturer from Sweden compared to the previous model, the Volvo 850, made ​​over 1,800 changes to the design and the technology. Only the engines remained unchanged. Two petrol and one diesel were available. Among the visible changes included, among others: • radiator and headlights have been rounded. They adapted now to the style of the Volvo C70. • bumpers and door handles, the exhaust pipes were painted in body color, chrome-plated. • The Volvo V70 received redesigned skirts and white indicator lenses back. In addition, the cockpit was designed less edgy. With the XC70, the manufacturer brought in its first model year SUV version with all-wheel drive and higher -laid chassis on the market. In addition, under the name S70 a sedan had appeared, which was equipped with identical engines as the Kombi.Since 1997 there were the Volvo V70 also with bi-fuel natural gas drive. The first engine had 140 horsepower, but was replaced by a 144 hp engine 1999th