The new V70 R-DESIGN delivers an enhanced, sportier drive. The sports chassis has been optimised with the help of features such as stiffer anti-roll bars and bushings, and a lower ground clearance (20mm at the front, 15mm at the rear) for more direct road contact to deliver more responsive and rewarding steering feedback.

Sports-inspired styling gives the R-DESIGN a desirable, unique look both inside and out. The R-DESIGN badge is displayed in the silver matt-finish front grille and the car also features silver matt door mirrors, unique chrome exhaust pipes and a colour coordinated rear spoiler.

Inside the car, leather-faced sports upholstery in off-black and cream is embossed with the R-DESIGN logo, while the front seats offer greater stability and side support. The package also adds an R-DESIGN leather steering wheel and unique aluminium interior trim, including sports pedals and centre stack. The new instrument dials with blue inserts and sports gearlever all add to the dynamic interior look and feel.

The 2009 Volvo V70 R Design price for the 2.0 liter petrol engine starts at 26,745 pounds.