Charms
Last year, the Volvo C70 2006 was finally launched to wide consumership. A commendable addition to the queue of sedan models bearing the marque of the Swedish car manufacturer, Volvo, now the 2007 C70 has received favorable responses as well as it follows in the 2006 C70’s footsteps, notably from its North American audience base. The North American market has demonstrated strong support to the car model since the inception of the first generation C70 that first appeared in 1998.
The main point of difference that the latest C70—the 2007–offers is the retractable roof feature it comes along with. The operation lasts for only 90 seconds and not a second or two over so say consumers can definitely bid a merry adieu to other convertibles that have hardtops that take an interminable length of time before they straighten out.
While first generation Volvo C70s are divided into two categories—coupes and cabriolet—the current Volvo C70 fuses these two together in its design. Thus, those who wish to enjoy the charms of wind-in-the-hair driving may opt to take down the roof while those who do not care for that thought may simply choose to leave the top on.
The dual quality of the Volvo C70 is not its only draw though it does make a number of the others pale in comparison. Having a coupe and cabriolet in one vehicle is certainly a coup for a number of consumers who want the reliable convenience of a coupe at all times while having the chance to indulge in the occasional yen for driving excursions with the top down.
As Volvo plans to launch an improved C70 by 2008, it is a sure bet that the company will implement improvements on the existing design to produce another ace. Since the C70 is techie-laden, the 2008 model is certain to be at an instep that’s even higher with regards to technological prowess.
With a heap of safety features in tow, the C70 has always been one of the safest cars to drive around and the 2008 C70 won’t be any different. With the statistics of vehicular accidents continuing to rise, one can only be grateful for such additions. For speed enthusiasts, the C70 delivers as well. From a 218 horsepower, the turbocharged 2.5 liter in line five that previous C70s were designed with will now enjoy up to 227 horsepower. In addition, a six speed manual or a five speed automatic gearbox is included in the front driver panel. These materials often prove helpful to the average driver hankering to get behind the wheel of the Volvo C70.
As for Volvo Accessories, the 2007 C70 boasts of a cockpit of finely detailed fixtures. It has a laminated Oakwood trim along the center control panel, console and door handles that succeeds in giving the car a much flashier look than the aluminum trim that it used to have. These are simply some of the most charming of the C70 parts.
With all these, one can expect great things from the 2008 C70 when its time finally comes around.
