2011 Volvo C70 Price, Review & Picture – New Car Reviews, The C70 features substantially revised styling via a freshened nose, grille, front fenders, headlights, rear fascia and LED taillights. The C70 has been updated inside as well with a new dashboard, textures, premium leather and unique gauges. Now standard is the 5-speed automatic transmission (the manual has been dropped), 17-in alloy wheels, Sirius satellite radio, plus two new colors, Flamenco Red and Ember Black. Meanwhile, the Premium package has been deleted; a new Convenience package includes rear parking assist and keyless ignition.
The XC70 is a great wagon with all wheel drive. This vehicle is a first rate addition the crossover segment. It competes with some remarkable car models. Volvo has given it plenty of safety features as well including things like instant traction control, electronic hill descent controls, and airbags. If you want a safe vehicle that is an ultra attractive and comfortable offering, the XC70 is a suitable choice. The XC70 2010 is clearly attractive. It has chrome trim around the side windows, a larger front grille, and an handsome exterior to boot.
The C70 enjoys a significant visual update for 2011, including a redesigned grille, headlight assemblies, front fenders, rear fascia and LED taillights. Being a folding hardtop convertible, the C70′s appearance is sleek whether its lid is up or down. The C70′s major update includes a redesigned interior that features an all-new instrument panel, improved textures for the molded surfaces, a premium grade of leather, and unique gauges. A notable shortcoming, predictably, is rear seat space, although the C70 is surprisingly practical vehicle given its mission.
The C70 provides you with exactly one powertrain — the 227 horsepower 5-cylinder turbo coupled to a 5-speed automatic. Fortunately, this is an agreeable pairing, capable of launching the C70 to 60 mph in a respectable 7.4 seconds. While the C70 is a pleasing car to drive overall, the extra weight of a folding hardtop is difficult to disguise, and others in its segment are more nimble overall performers.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rates the C70 as ‘good’ for both frontal offset and side impact tests. Significantly, the C70 offers unique side curtain airbags constructed to provide some protection even with the windows down, plus, remain inflated long enough to remain useful in a roll-over.
Bodystyle: Retractable hardtop convertible
Engine: 2.5L turbocharged I-5
Transmissions: 5-speed automatic
Model: T5
EPA Fuel Economy
T5: 19 mpg city/28 mpg highway
Price : $39,950