Here’s An Off-Road Volvo for Whatever the Polar Vortex Throws At You

Yes, these images are from way back in 2005, when Volvo built this dream wagon for the Las Vegas SEMA trade show. But this was a real-deal AWD Volvo wagon built to handle anything, and to look terrific doing it. Underneath all those ad-ons is a Volvo XC70 with the legendary 2.5L turbocharged 5-cylinder engine. This particular model had a modded engine that cranked out 408 horsepower, enormous 20-inch wheels wrapped with BF Goodrich ATs, and powerful Brembo brakes. A four-inch lift was added too, along with a full light bar, a Warn winch, and, supposedly, neoprene-covered seats. No idea what happened to this car, presumably somebody owns it, and is hopefully zooming along a dirt road somewhere, appreciating their incredibly good fortune.