Regular readers of The Garage know that we love the boxy but good style of Swedish haulers, having owned all manner of turbo bricks over the years. Volvo has announced that it’s newest in a long line of wagons, the new V70, will meet the public this March at the Geneva Auto Show.
For the first time ever, Volvo’s flagship wagon will come with a straight six engine, putting out 235 hp. It might be safe to expect a turbo version topping 300 in the next couple of years. As one would expect, this newest offering comes with a number of new safety features including a cool crash warning system.

More pics and Volvo press release after the break
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