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1999 Volvo C70 Review

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Interior
Some of that grace the Volvo engineers like to talk about can be seen inside. Sliding into the generous, well-tailored interior reveals elegant lines and leather upholstery in light hues. Volvo is designing some great interiors these days.

The bucket seats are well-contoured, comfortable and supportive, with 8-way power adjustments. There is ample leg, shoulder and hip room in both the front and rear seats, though taller drivers complain headroom is limited. As expected, getting into the rear is a squeeze for larger folks.

Controls are easy to reach. Everything is exactly where you'd expect it to be and operates logically. Black numerals on gray-faced gauges are easy to read and reverse at night to white on black.

The optional stereo is a 400-watt system with 10 speakers. The three-CD in-dash audio head seems a perfect compromise between single-disc in-dash units and CD magazines that are often inconveniently located and fussy to load. Audiophiles can order an optional 12-speaker stereo with Dolby ProLogic Surround Sound that senses whether the top is up or down and adjusts volume accordingly. Complemented by Volvo's quiet engine, the C70 is a veritable concert hall on four wheels.

While we enjoy the ability to drop the top, it does cut into the cargo capacity. The Convertible offers just 8 cubic feet of trunk space, while the Coupe provides slightly more than 13 cubic feet.

True to the Volvo heritage, safety is paramount. Automatic rollover hoops, folded down behind the standard head restraints in the back seat, are activated if the car flips over. The safety system includes tensioners that automatically tightens all seat belts in an accident. They are controlled by the same sensors that trigger the dual front air bags and standard side-impact airbags incorporated into the front seats.

Standard equipment includes remote keyless entry, cruise control, air conditioning, a trip computer, a tilt-telescope steering column, heated power outside mirrors, and power windows and door locks are all standard. Options include premium leather trim, heated front seats and traction control. Next Page



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