Volvo C70 Review
Published: 15th August 2007
Volvo C70
Safety and Security 
As one would expect from Volvo safety is of paramount importance and the C70 is not short changed. If you like your acronyms then you benefit from SIPS (side impact protection system), IC (inflatable side curtain - airbag), ROPS (roll over protection system), WHIPS (whiplash protection system), ABS (anti lock brakes) with EBD (electronic brake force distribution) and EBA (electronic brake assistance), DSTC (dynamic stability control with traction control) and ISOFIX child seat fixing points.
Plus there are front airbags (drivers and passenger), side seat mounted airbags and a full length curtain airbag - In a convertible it inflates upwards from out of doors.
To compensate for the lack of roof and permanent B and C pillars, Volvo has strengthened the A pillar, down to the body sills. There is also the introduction of ROPS (roll over protection) which in the case of a pending roll over triggers metal roll over hoops which pop out from behind the rear seats, forming a protective cage with the front A pillars.
We doubt there is a safer convertible available; we were impressed by the lengths and detail that Volvo has gone to with the C70.
Comfort and Refinement
We drove the C70 Sport model, so we did not benefit from electric powered front seats, although we could adjust them for height and tilt. And as with most Volvo’s the seats remain amongst the most supportive and comfortable we have tested, we commend on how they sculpt the back and neck. If unfortunately I was going to have an accident I would want to be sat in a Volvo.
The C70 Sport seats are trimmed in half leather and what Volvo calls T-Tec sports upholstery we liked it and it looks like it would be very hard wearing.
As you would expect the C70 Sport features all the usual refinements such a dual climate control, cruise control, all round electric windows, etc.
Our car was fitted with rear park assist (£350), which uses sensors mounted in the rear bumper, which audibly warn you of a pending danger when reversing.
Our test car was also equipped with the Winter Pack (£375) which comprises of heated front seats, headlamp cleaning system and luxury floor mats, for an extra £475 over the winter pack, you can add Bi-Xenon Headlights to the package.
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