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2002 Volvo C70
Date Published: 4/29/08

2002 Volvo C70
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MSRP:
$37,525 - 46,125

Invoice:
$35,273 - 43,257

Class:
Premium Sporty/performance Car
2002 Volvo C70
Expert Rating Summary
Category 2.4 conv Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 6 7.8
Fuel Economy 5 4.6
Ride Quality 3 4
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 8.3
Quietness 4 3.6
Controls 5 5.3
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 5.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 2 .6
Cargo Room 2 2.1
Value within Class 1 4.2
Total Score: 40 45.6
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2002 Volvo C70 Review
Based on Volvo's previous-generation midsize-car platform, the C70 comes as a 2-dr coupe and a convertible with a power top and heated glass rear window. Both have a turbo inline 5-cyl engine. Convertibles get 190-hp or 236-hp versions, coupes get the 236 only. The 236-hp engine comes with manual transmission or optional 5-speed automatic; automatic is standard with the 190-hp unit. Standard on C70s are antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, front side airbags, leather upholstery, and front seats designed to minimize whiplash injury. Standard instead of optional for 2002 are traction control and heated front seats. The coupe comes with a sunroof.
Competition
This hotly contested segment has two clear benchmarks; the Acura TL and Lexus ES 300. Both succeed in blending comfort, style, luxury, and sport into an efficient package at an affordable price. ES 300 offers a little more luxury and TL, with it's Type-S, a bit more sport.

We Recommend the sporty and Euro-flavored BMW 3-Series as a rear-drive alternative. The "3" has enough bodystyles and engine choices to suit anyone. At the other end of the near-luxury spectrum is the posh and comfortable Buick Park Avenue--an old-school luxo-cruiser from Detroit.
News
Volvo's coupe and convertible were slow movers right out of the box, and demand has since shriveled to almost nothing. Also, the C70s are the only Volvos still using the old 1993 850-series basic design, so they're now quite obsolete and ready for retirement. Late word is that they will be dropped soon, probably after the 2002 model run, with no direct replacement planned.
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