2012 Volvo C70

The Volvo C70 is a coupe and a convertible thanks to its power-folding hard-top. First introduced in its current guide back in 2007, it received a frontal facelift for 2011. The C70 has room for four average-sized adults. The three-piece retractable steel roof folds up or down electrically in 30 seconds. Development of the trick top was apparently helped along by Pininfarina in Italy. The new car is slightly shorter and lower than the old model, though it offers a fair bit of space inside, at least for the front passengers. Available in this region is only one turbocharged 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine, with a 5-speed automatic gearbox and front-wheel-drive. Standard features include dual zone automatic climate control, power seats, trip computer, automatic dimming rear-view mirror and a CD audio system. Safety features typical of Volvo include emergency pop-up roll bars, ABS brakes, a front side-impact protection system also known as SIPS, and a whiplash protection they like to call... Read More