Volvo C70

Performance

2.4 or 2.5-litre petrols or a D5 diesel are available. All engines are available in other models and are good, though the less powerful petrol may struggle.

Driving

Not much of a driver's car with suspension eating into driveability.

Feel

Decent for cruising and with the roof up it hides its drop-top nature well.

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Price

No data on residuals, but the C70 should hold up well, especially the diesel, which is also best for running costs.

Quality

Looks and feels nice inside and there shouldn't be any problems with reliability.

Safety

Stability control, six airbags and rollover bars that pop up if the C70 sense things are about to go pear-shaped are standard.

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Space

Good bootspace with the roof, up, not so good when the roof's down.

Equipment

Entry-level C70s get climate control, alloys, electric windows, cruise control and a CD player.

Alternatives

Vauxhall Astra Twintop, Volvo C70, Renault Megane Cabriolet, Peugeot 307 CC, BMW 3 Series Convertible, Audi A4 Cabriolet, Mercedes CLK, Saab 9-3 Convertible

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Pros

Sleek and stylish coupe-cabriolet.

Cons

Not the best drive in its class.

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