February 6. 2008
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News and reviews on new motor vehicles
2 0 0 8 Volvo X C 7 0 3 . 2 A W D
The Family Adventure Vehicle
by K athleen C arr
placed by a more stream lined treat­
The X C70 is V olvo’s rugged m entcovering the molded bum pers
SUV -like w agon that has been re­ and low er door panels. Volvo has
designed for 2008 with more ag­ also lowered the rear glass beyond
gressive styling lo g o with its repu­ that o f the side w indow s for belter
tation as a capable off-road vehicle, visibility and integrated the tail-
while also adding a higher level of lights into the tailgate to create a
1 uxury. Volvo cal 1 s the XC70 a "fam ­ w ider opening. An aggressive front
ily adventure vehicle.”
fascia adds a sporty feel to the
The redesigned 2008 Volvo XC70 XC70'sdem eanor, while helpful fea­
is offered for the first time with a 3.2- tures such as an optional power
liter inline 6-cylinder engine 235- tailgate confirm the XC70's premium
horsepow er and 236 lb-ft o f torque luxury-car status.Cargo space has
c o m b in e d w ith a 6 -s p e e d been increased over the previous
“G eartronic” autom atic transm is­ generation with an innovative hook
sion, all-wheel drive with Instant and track system in the cargo area
Traction and V olvo’s first use o f to secure loads.
S p e cific atio n s 3.2-Liter, 235-hp @ 236 lb-ft torque, In-Line 6-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed auto­
Hill Descent Control.
S afety, o f course, is one o f
matic
transmission; 15-City 22-Highway MPG; $44,065. MSRP
The 2008 Volvo XC70 touts a V olvo’s claim s to fame. Sounding
stylish yet rugged exterior. G one is the cabin are more airbags than somewhat smarter ones as well. New and blind spot warning systems could be better. On the flip side, fuel
the tacked-on side cladding, re­ y o u ’ll find at a Senate hearing, and safety features include integrated help the driver stay out of trouble. economy is good for this class and
booster seats in the outw ard rear
The com petent 6-speed auto­ engine noise and vibration are
seats. Integrated into the e a r's sub­ matic transm ission with manual barely detectable from inside the
structure is way more high-strength mode makes up for the lack o f grunt car.
steel than in any previous model nicely. Tow ing capacity is a re­
Every 2008 Volvo XC70 features
Les W h itw o rth L.P.A.
adding to the weight and the excep­ spectable 3,300 pounds. Volvo's a six-speed automatic transm ission
tional crashw orthiness. C hassis 3.2-liter in-line six is a strong en ­ and Instant Traction all-wheel drive.
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d y n a m ic s th e e q u a l o f any gine, but delivers only acceptable But, again, this is not an SUV de­
Portland, OK 9721 1
m anufacturer's keep the ear going p erfo rm an ce in the 4 ,0 0 0 -p lu s signed for serious off-roading.
Pl.onr 503-295-1 '»49 Cell 503-875-1630
straight and under control no m at­ pound XC70. Off-the-line accelera­ L eave dry p av em en t, an d the
f a x 5 0 3-29 5-1 005
ter w hat the conditions. Collision tion is brisk, hut passing power XC70's attitude changes. It is, how ­
ever, particularly adept at handling
rough back roads.
D espite its rugged exterior, the
2008 Volvo XC70's interior is e l­
egant and com fortable. The interior
features a good m easure of S can d i­
navian style and finesse. Seats are
well bolstered but not overly firm .
C ontrols are intuitive and laid out
well. M aterials are o f good quality
and good looking as well. V olvo's
new signature open-back cen ter
console adds a touch of style not
usually associated with the fam ily
wagon. Families who have out-
grow nehild safety seats will ap p re­
ciate the optional tw o-stage child
booster seats (rear outboard seat­
ing), which allow young children a
higher perch, putting them w ithin
c o v e r a g e o f th e s id e - c u r ta in
airbags.
Vol vo's XC70 wagon occ upies a
big place in a very small field. R ug­
ged wagons capable of off-road
ventures are few and far betw een
most rivals can’t match Vol vo's luxu­
rious prem ium -brand panache, nor
can it equal the XC70's long list o f
standard and optional features. If a
crossover SUV is more car than you
care for, and you don’t require three-
row seating, the all-new XC70's art­
ful blend o f beauty and brawn (not
to m ention safety) make it ideal for
the active family's lifestyle.
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from Metro
Cycle of Life Festivals
D r, M a rc e litte F a illa
Friday, Feb. 29 through M onday, March 3,
P ortlandJapaneseG ardens,6l 1 S.W . Kingston
Dr. will host the H ina M atsuri, or the Doll
Festival. Call 503-542-0280 to learn more.
Chiropractic Physician
We are located at
1716 N .E . 4 2 nd Ave.
P o rtla n d , O R 97213
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• Chronic headache and joint pain
• Workers Compensation injuries
Bradley-Angle House
The Bradley-A ngle House needs volunteers to
help its outreach against dom estic violence.
W omen o f color and bilingual women are en ­
couraged tocall. For more information, call 503-
282-9940.
International Fair
Volunteer for Crisis Line
Thursday, March 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., PSU
Capstone program and King School, 4037 N.E.
G arfield, will celebrate the diversity o f many
different cultures through information booths
featuring student art, music, a wide variety of
foods and prize drawings.
W ant to m ake a difference in your com m unity ?
V olunteers and advocates are needed for the
Portland W om en’s Crisis Line. The needs in­
clude on-call advocates to respond in person or
over the phone, outreach and educational ef­
forts, and fundraising and adm inistrative d u ­
ties. Call 503-232-4176 for more information.
Helping the Hungry
F E B R U A R Y 20, 2 0 0 8
S hirley Nanette
w /T h e M e l B r o w n
Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten Roundup
W ednesday, Feb. 27, King School, 4037 N.E.
G arfield, will host the annual kindergarten and
pre-K roundup at 1:30 p.m., in the school li­
brary; both programs are full-day and fully
funded programs.
The Oregon Food Bank desp ately needs your
donations o f nonperishable toods and funds.
To find out how you can help, call 503-282-0555.
(503)228-6140
C all fo r an appointment!
503-823-0000 for more inform ation.
Q u a rte t
@ J im m y M a k s
221 NW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR
8pm /doors open at 7pm
KMHD 89.1 FM Presents in Celebration of
Black History & Women’s History Month!
SHIRLEY NANETTE with
The Mel Brown Quartet
Recording Live at JIMMY MAK’S
Tickets $25 each
Available at www.brownpapertickets.com,
online at KMHD.FM or at 503-491-7271
Eddie Lincoln (
Broker
Literacy Volunteers Needed
The Portland C om m unity C o lleg e's Cascade
Festival o f African Films takes place all month
the PCC Cascade cam pus in north Portland and
at the Hollywood and M cM enam ins Kennedy
School theaters. For a com plete schedule, visit
the Cascade Festival o f African Films website
atafrieanfilm fesitval.org.
T he V olunteer Literacy Program at Portland
C om m unity C o lleg e's Cascade Cam pus needs
volunteer tutors to provide free individualized
instruction in basic English-language and math
skills. For more information, call 503-244-3898
or visit oregonliteraey.org.
Learn to Make Recycled Art
African American Council
P o rtland C om m unity C o lleg e is o ffe rin g the
hand s-o n training to create art from recycled
m a te r ia ls ; c la s s e s w ill be h e ld at the
R eB u ild in g C en ter, 3625 N. M ississippi Ave.
Y o u 're invited on the third T uesday o f each
m onth from 5 :30 to 6 :30 p.m. w hen the A fri­
can A m erican A dvisory C ouncil m eets at the
K ing F acility , 4815 N.E. Seventh A ve. Call
V olunteer fem ale mentors are being sought by
W om en in C om m unity Service to work with
incarcerated women at the Coffee Creek Correc­
tional Facility. The women provide support and
encouragem ent for inmates transitioning from
prison back into the com munity. For inform a­
tion, call 503-570-6614.
Community Support
The African Am erican Health Coalition, a non­
profit that touches the lives o f millions o f A fri­
can Am ericans each year, reminds you to sup­
port your com m unity organization. All dona­
tions, grants and gifts are tax deductible. For
m ore inform ation, visit aahc-portland.org.
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Providing Insurance and Financial Services
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Valentine Dance
Saturday,February 16,2008
Michael E Harper A g en t
Time: 9:00PM TIL 1:30AM
Donations: $10.00
D J Papa Chuck
Food
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We moved to our new location at:
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