Visually the crossover SUV gains a new-look grille and twin tail pipes, along with interior changes.
The all-new 2.4-litre D5 five-cylinder, twin turbo-diesel has 151 kWs and a beefy 420Nm of torque.
Developed in-house by Volvo, it meets Euro 5 emission standards while upping the performance, lowering emissions and improving fuel economy compared to the previous five cylinder diesel.
The Volvo XC70 is also available with a naturally aspirated 3.2-litre transverse six-cylinder petrol engine producing 175kWs and 320Nm of torque.
Both petrol and diesel engines in the XC70 drive all four wheels through Volvo’s adaptive six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission.
Standard features on both models include hill descent control, ABS brakes with brake assist, electronic brake distribution and an electronic park brake. The rear seat has two-stage, built-in booster seats.