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Featuring the same light-pressure turbocharged, four valves-per-cylinder, inline five-cylinder engine as the S70 GLT, the AWD sedan has the same crisp performance in spite of the slight weight gain of the AWD system. In fact, even the V70 AWD wagon gets to 60 mph in less than eight seconds, a performance on par with the quicker sport coupes and sedans. Using a low-boost setting for the turbo means it's not necessary to zing the tach needle towards redline to get the most out of the five-banger. Maximum torque of 199 foot-pounds is attained at only 1800 rpm, translating into sprightly around-town pickup and good passing power on the highway. This engine's power curve mates nicely to the four-speed automatic gearbox; the only tranny available with this powerplant. Those enthusiast types (like us) who like to shift for themselves can opt for the hot-rod R wagon. This conservative shoe box features a high-pressure turbo that has even more power (247 horsepower versus 190 horsepower in the light-pressure turbo), and is a blast when hooked up to a five-speed manual box. I recall, when evaluating the V70 R wagon, surprising the hell out of some tailgating hotshot in a Thunderbird supercoupe...oh the look on his face as the Volvo wagon dusted him was priceless, but we digress. The binders of the S70 AWD are up to the task of scrubbing off the easily gotten velocity; as a stopping distance of only 125 feet from 60 mph attests.
Volvo's suspension team did a good job of striking a balance in the handling and ride equation. Due to those pesky laws of physics, there is an inverse relationship between a car's handling ability and ride comfort on bumpy roads. A softer suspension gives a smoother ride but handling suffers due to too much body lean and wallow in corners, whereas firmer suspension settings provide better handling by keeping body motion in check, but the ride tends to be less compliant over the bumps. The S70 AWD handles just fine, and though the ride is a touch on the firm side, it is not stiff by any stretch. The only gripe we had was over highway expansion joints; for some reason these weren't damped as well as other bumps that the car simply dismissed.