According to Fedde Talsma, exterior chief designer of Volvo Cars, Volvo has redesigned the front and rear of the car so that they “harmonize” better with the bigger Volvo models. At the rear, clearly seen is the addition of LED taillights. Other changes include a newly introduced Flamenco Red Pearl color for the exterior. As before, the convertible comes equipped with a three-piece steel roof which can be raised or lowered in approximately 30 seconds.
Inside, a redesigned instrument panel is added. To improve passenger comfort, Volvo uses better-quality materials, such as softer leather for the C70's seats. Safety is taken seriously concern as for Volvo models. Designed to be one of the safest convertibles in the world, the C70 boasts unique door-mounted inflatable curtains, side-impact airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, and pop-up rear metal hoops which deploy in case of a rollover.
Engine choices will be carried over from Volvo's familiar lineup of diesel and petrol engines. On the petrol side there's the base 2.4 with 140 hp and 220 Nm of torque, the mid-level 2.4i with 170 hp and 230 Nm of torque, and the range topping T5 with 230 hp and 320 Nm of torque. Diesel models include the 2.0D with 136 hp and 320Nm of torque as well as the D5 with 180 hp and 400 Nm of torque.
In the U.S., the 230 hp T5 is likely to remain the only powerplant. Production begins in November with deliveries starting in early 2010. Pricing hasn't been announced, but is expected to be similar to 2009 model pricing.
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