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Volvo C70
built 634 days ago
The new Volvo C70 is, first of all, gorgeous. Its safety is unbeatable, and the engine, transmission and suspension are proven to be smooth and reliable. The price is a bargain. But the bottom line is that it's a new invention: a four-seat convertible with a convenient, fail-safe, sleek, steel coupe roof.
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Thanks to a unique three-piece retractable hard top, customers of the second-generation Volvo C70 can enjoy life without compromise – whether the top is up or down. Sales will begin in the U.S. in the Spring of 2006 – just in time for Summer.
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Volvo offers four different option packages on the C70. The Premium package includes leather seating surfaces, Homelink door openers, and a compass in the mirror. The Dynaudio package upgrades the audio system with Dolby ProLogic II Surround Sound, premium speakers, and more powerful amplifiers. The Convenience package adds rear park assist, keyless drive, the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), power retractable exterior mirrors, and the Interior Air Quality System (IAQS). The Climate package features heated front seats, headlamp washers, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Stand-alone options for the 2008 C70 include a DVD-based navigation system, bi-Xenon headlamps, Sirius satellite radio, and Sovereign premium leather seating surfaces.
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Legendary Italian design studio Pininfarina collaborated on the design of the Volvo C70. According to company officials, creating "harmonious lines" wasn’t easy. Designers started with the shape of a sport coupe and then made adjustments to incorporate the retractable hard top.
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With its gee-whiz retractable hardtop, the 2008 Volvo C70 is a strong pick for those seeking a premium convertible with a healthy list of safety features and a stylish interior. However, if performance is your mandate, there are better choices.
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The C70 cabriolet (the coupe version was quietly discontinued late 2002) is conclusive proof that buying a Volvo doesn't necessarily mean opting for a boxy, barge-like estate. However, it is now showing its age - even though it was new on the market in 1999, it is based on the underpinnings of the long-discontinued S70 saloon - and simply doesn't match up to more modern rivals in its class (BMW 3-Series, Merc CLK, Audi A4 and latest Saab 9-3 cabriolets, for a start).
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