2010 Volvo C70 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Volvo C70 two-door convertible receives a number of updates for 2010, including a redesigned front end, which displays styling cues borrowed from Volvo's S60 concept car. Design features for the C70 include a more wedge-shaped nose with enhanced V-shaped lines, new headlights and foglights, updated detailing on the lower grille, a larger air intake, and restyled front wings. Volvo also updated the C70's rear end with a revised bumper and new LED taillights, and offers a new Flamenco Red Pearl exterior color.
Inside, the 2010 C70 features a redesigned instrument panel with a textured surface, which results in a higher-quality feel, according to the automaker. The C70 also sports new instrument gauges and upgraded Flex-Tec leatherette upholstery, which enhance the C70's already well-regarded interior. Standard features include eight-way power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone electronic climate control, a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, Bluetooth, cruise control, and aluminum inlays in the center console and door panels. The eight-speaker AM/FM audio system with high-definition radio includes a CD player, an MP3 input jack, and audio controls on the steering wheel. Owners can add such features as leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a navigation system with real-time traffic as options.
The C70's three-part steel roof folds down at the press of a button and stows in the trunk. It takes about 30 seconds to open or shut. The trunk has two opening modes, one for stowing the roof and the other for accessing the luggage compartment.
The front-wheel-drive C70 comes in a single TR trim, powered by a 2.5-liter, DOHC turbocharged five-cylinder engine, which generates 227 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. The engine mates to either a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed Geartronic automatic. Fuel economy numbers for the engine check in at 20/28 mpg with the manual transmission and 19/28 mpg with the automatic. The powerplant moves the C70 along well once it's at speed, reviewers note, although they would like to see more aggressive power off the mark.
The C70 rides on a four-wheel independent suspension, with MacPherson struts in the front and a multilink rear suspension. Some owners and reviewers find the ride a bit too stiff, though most like the C70's ride quality, handling, and quietness. The C70 rolls on 17-inch wheels, while owners can add 18-inch wheels as an option.
Safety features include Dynamic Stability Control, traction control, and antilock brakes with electronic brake assistance. Dual front and side-impact airbags also come standard. In addition, a Rollover Protection System helps protect passengers in the event of an accident, whether the top is up or down. The system features metal hoops behind the rear seats, which are activated during a rollover by a gyro-sensor and shoot up to provide ground clearance and keep passengers safe. The hoops are designed to shoot through the glass rear window if the top is up, protecting passengers in all situations.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: aluminium · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Safety
Active head restraints: front and rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant · Size: temporary
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 23 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent