New Volvo C70 2009 2010 Review, Specs, Prices & Photos

The journey for Volvo C70 began in 2006 and 2009 Volvo C70 has managed to increase the number of admirers to the list. The car, which replaced its ancestors like Coupe, is available with a hardtop convertible design. The metal top has been designed to provide great insulation against heat & noise and at the same time, add worth to the overall appeal of this car. When you want the car to be roofless, you can unfold the top in 30 seconds of time period. Designed using P1 platform of Volvo, this car is endowed with turbocharged 2.5-liter engine. Thus, it is capable of offering horsepower of 227 and torque value of 236 pound-ft.

The 6-speed manual transmission offers 18 mpg of fuel economy in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. The inflatable curtain airbags are new modifications in this car, which are installed to provide extra safety to passenger on front seat as well as the driver. Another modification has been brought in the form of spring struts feature to improve the chassis. Again, the front-to-rear weight balance has been improved in this new version to make it an impressive drive for you. Full marks can be given to the interiors and exteriors of the car to make it a great purchase for the year ahead.

The exhaust pipes in the exterior are decorated with bright trim and front air dam also adds value to the outer features of 2009 Volvo C70. The alloy wheels have the dimension of 17″ x 7.5″ and are manufactured using SADIRA design. The fog lights are located in the front as well as in the rear to help you move safely through rough weather. The body side mouldings and bumpers are painted in body colour to enhance the appeal.

The steering wheel and shift knob, coated in leather, certainly adds style to the interiors of 2009 Volvo C70. The car has T-Tech cloth seats to make it comfortable for passengers from different age groups. The driver seat as well as the font passenger seat is designed to get adjusted in total 8 ways. The storage pockets and console storage provides enough room for you to store different things.

In standard features, you can find Dynamic Stability and Traction Control System to provide stability to the 2009 Volvo C70, if it experiences skid on road. Am/FM radio, along with CD player and a powerful sound system, has been installed to offer much-deserving entertainment on road. Bluetooth support also forms an important part of the car to enable wireless communication. Automatic climate control and air filter keeps the inner environment comfortable and clean for the passengers.

Apart from curtain airbag mentioned above, 2009 Volvo C70 offers other safety features like rollover protection system to protect passengers sitting in the rear from rollover mishaps. Seatbelts, anti-trap trunk device and side guard door beams can also be relied upon to enhance the level of safety.

2009 Volvo C70 is a car worth spending. The advanced safety features and equally impressive comfortable features help in lifting the status of the car for consumers from different sections.

2009 Volvo C70 Safety & Specs

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification New 2009 Volvo C70 Convertible

Wheelbase - 103.9”

Overall Length - 180.4”

Overall Width - 72.3”

Overall Height - 55.1”

Curb Weight - 3627 lbs

Fuel Capacity - 16.4 gals

Seating Capacity - 4

Front Head Room – 38.2”

Max. Front Leg Room – 42.3”

Rear Head Room – 36.4”

Max. Rear Leg Room – 33.9”

Engine Turbocharged dohc I5

Size - 2.5 litres

Horsepower @ rpm - 227@5000

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm - 236 @ 4800

Availability Standard

EPA City/highway mpg

6-speed manual 18/27

2009 Volvo C70 Prices & Equipment

Model Prices

Trim Name                    Retail Price        Dealer Invoice         Destination Charge

Convertible Auto                     $39,800                $37,412                    $825