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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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Here's a big plus, and more evidence that Volvo knows the convertible market inside and out – the stereo's display screen is legible in direct sunlight wearing polarized sunglasses. Excellent! We also like that the Volvo C70's stereo has nine preset stations and a six-disc CD changer, but with a window sticker of $44,000 shouldn't it have XM or Sirius satellite radio, too? Especially when popping $1,550 for the awesome Dynaudio sound system? Such top-down audio clarity is rare, and the Dynaudio component set is worth the price of admission if you are an audiophile. Accessing various settings and controls using the center-mounted menu buttons is a little fussy, but necessary to preserve the C70's minimalist interior design theme. Our test car did not have the extra-cost navigation system.


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