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2006 Volvo C70 Review
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TO THE POINT What's New? Volvo redesigns its C70 image car, basing it on the S40/V50 entry-level models rather than the mid-grade S60 and giving it a power retractable hardtop in place of separate coupe and convertible versions.
Selling Points: Weatherproof hardtop and sunny day convertible top; comfortable seats; kick-ass Dynaudio sound system; huge trunk with the top raised
Deal Breakers: Small, inaccessible trunk with top lowered; with tall people in front there's virtually no room in back; average powertrain and handling; fussy center panel ergonomics

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2006 Volvo C70

Volvo is known for seat comfort, and the C70 does not disappoint. It is extremely easy to find a comfortable driving position thanks to multiple seat adjustments and a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel. The front doors are long and heavy, though. Plus, the upper door panel sills are high, the center console armrest is low, and the steering wheel has an uncomfortable silver metallic plastic trim piece that makes the tiller unpleasant to grip. Also, our $44,000 test sample did not have heated front seats. What's up with that?


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