All exterior changes are so logical. Stylists preserve the traditional angular look, with tilter windscreen and rear window plus lower roof line to establish a sleeker shape. C70 cannot be described as a stunning design.  

The platform and drive train are nearly carried over from S70 T5. 2319c.c. inline-5 with 20 valves and a single turbo which is quite laggy under 2500rpm. Torque, however, is strong at bottom and mid range. According to American magazine Road & Track, it has understeering, even severe than S70 T5. Unluckily, buyers for that sports sedan can choose the optional AWD to reduce understeering and relieve the torque steering. In C70, sorry, no such option. British magazine Autocar did not reported understeering, but it criticise its ride as too hard for a luxurious coupe. Perhaps the european version has different suspensions setup, who knows?  

Cabin is beautifully trimmed with leather. The front seats are comfortable and spacious. Rear seats are less spacious than Peugeot 406 Coupe and Mercedes CLK, although short journey for adults is still acceptable.  

Inevitably, I have to ask myself a question : why not a S70 T5? The sports sedan has overwhelming more comfort, better steering, an option of AWD and Estate....all others are the same. The coupe cannot outperform it much, nor out-beauty it ( at least according to my taste ). If I have to buy a sporty Volvo, I will pick S70 T5 without hesitation.