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2010 Volvo C70
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Volvo C70 - What the Auto Press Says
What: A refresh of Volvo's midsize convertible
When: Summer 2009
Price Range: Not yet available
New For 2010
The Volvo C70 helped to launch a fleet of hardtop luxury convertibles when it debuted in 2006. Since then, it has seen few changes, while rivals from BMW, Infiniti and Lexus have overtaken its sales. A refreshed C70 - not a complete redesign, but a series of improvements - is due for 2010.
What the Auto Press Says
Volvo has released very little information about its updated C70, so most of what the automotive press has to say is speculation. The car has been photographed in testing in Barcelona, Spain with none of the camouflage automakers normally use to disguise updated models, but what's under the hood is a mystery.
- "Although the design is more evolution than revolution, the next-gen C70 will have a much more modern look than its current counterpart. Up front, we can clearly see the next C70, which likely bow as a 2010 model, will be heavily influenced by the S60 Concept that made its debut at last January's Detroit Auto Show." - Left Lane News
- "The 2010 Volvo C70 is apparently getting a facelift to more closely resemble the Volvo XC60 and Volvo S60 Concept. It gives the C70 a more distinct look in place of the previous blandness." -- Jalopnik
- "Whether there are substantive changes in the interior or under the C70's skin remains to be seen, but judging by the finished state of these cars, we expect to see them debut on the show circuit soon." -- Autoblog
Key Details
Visible changes to the 2010 C70 include a larger grille and more prominent Volvo logo, more steeply raked headlights and heavier use of chrome brightwork. There are no photos of the car's interior.
No information is available about the car's drivetrain, but a new dual-exhaust is visible on the test car, so most media outlets believe some engine update has been developed. Other new 2010 Volvos feature a newly developed line of diesel engines that will not reach U.S. shores, but there is no evidence thus far that Volvo has developed anything new for the U.S.-bound C70.
