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04/07/2008 15:50. There are cars that scream for attention and cars that blend in. The Volvo V70 is the latter.

Heck, we all can enjoy a flashy car, but in reality, most of us need one that will haul the kids and our stuff and run us to work or the store. The V70, the latest in a long line of steady, sturdy Volvo wagons, will do all that and also may calm your frazzled psyche after a hectic day.

This pleasantly plain, midsize wagon is the Swedish master of comfort and quiet. Make that the king of quiet at this price. The V70 starts at $32,465.

The nearly 190-inch long wagon, which will tow 3,300 pounds and haul 33.3 cubic feet of cargo, before putting down the rear seats, is among the quietest vehicles I’ve driven. Everyone who rode it in commented on the lack of wind and road noise. Fit and... // Milwaukee Journal Sentinel