2006 Volvo V70
Take a Volvo S60 sedan, swap the trunk out for a glass-encased cube, and you’ve got the 2006 Volvo V70 station wagon. For 2006, the only V70 offered with all-wheel drive is the performance-tuned R model, which has a 300-horsepower, turbocharged engine connected to a six-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed automatic with manual gear selection. This year, the V70 R’s AWD system is enhanced with Instant Traction, which can deliver up to 50-percent more torque to the rear axle than before, especially useful when accelerating from a standstill. Roomy, comfortable, safe, and handsome – for a station wagon – the 2006 Volvo V70 R makes sense whether the weather is frightful or delightful.