Volvo is making its move to produce hybrid versions of its most important models stateside. But while that happens, the Swedish automaker aims to keep its grip on the world's biggest car market.

Volvo is mildly refreshing its XC70 and S80 models for 2012 ... The S80 gets a new interior color, Sangiovese Red (seen in the top pic), while the XC70 can now be had with Blond interior surfacing ...

The XC70's interior is quite nice, with splendid seats, in the traditional Volvo idiom, but there are some dated components, such as the slow-acting navigation screen that must rise from the dash.

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. (The hot, hot heated seats are ...

The second model year introduced a new XC70 T6 AWD model, with a 281 hp 3.0-liter turbo I6 and unique interior and exterior looks. In 2010, Volvo launched a slightly less powerful PZEV 3.2-liter ...

Even the interior is in great shape ... Volvo dealerships in Charlotte are horrible. DO NOT BUY A VOLVO! This is my second XC70 and fifth station wagon with AWD I've owned. By far the best.

The interior's ambient lighting has been ... Browsing the web is disabled while driving. Volvo also has enhanced the XC70’s assistance systems for 2014. Under the "IntelliSafe" moniker, the ...

Several exterior trim changes have also been made, including reworked headlights, wheels, an updated 3-spoke steering wheel and several new interior colors. The Volvo V70 has been discontinued for ...

Volvo didn't release any interior teasers, just describing the XC70 as a "versatile family car" that's a bit more spacious than the XC60. Underpinning the XC70 will be a new platform dubbed SMA ...

The 2009 Volvo V70 and XC70 stand out for their roomy interior, ride comfort and innovative child booster-seat system with integrated, adjustable cushions. The XC70, can be seen as an ideal ...

Volvo Cars has teased an all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid crossover with 400 hp and 200 km (approx. 125 miles) of all-electric range, giving it the longest battery-only range of any of the ...

Thick leather interior makes for a very comfortable ride ... Volvo for life! My Volvo XC70 was driven an average of 10,000 miles per year and regularly maintained. It was dependable up to the ...