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2011 Volvo C30 and C70 Make North American Debut

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Khatir Soltani
Although the biggest design changes have taken place at the front, the rear also sports the same deep new lines and detailing. The contours are wavier and more dynamic than before. The previous black plastic panels have been replaced with body color panels, in the same or a contrasting color, to forge a closer visual contact between the car and the road surface.

The 2011 Volvo C30 on display* at the show features a new accessory styling that gives the C30 even more attitude. The kit includes foglamp décor, a front skidplate, side scuff plates with engraved C30 logo and a rear skidplate with a stylish aluminum look. The C30 T5 incorporates two 90 mm tail pipes in polished stainless steel to underline the powerful 227 horsepower engine.

2011 Volvo C70
With its new front clip, the 2011 Volvo C70 reveals traces of the S60 Concept Car that was unveiled in early 2009. The C70 now relates more closely to the design language of the larger cars in the Volvo model range. The 2011 C70 made its global debut at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Bodywork details such as the front fender have also been redesigned, contributing to the decidedly altered appearance. The nose is more wedge-shaped and has been given added three-dimensional depth by moving some elements of the front both longitudinally and vertically. The new headlamps and the décor around the foglamps, for instance, have been angled offset up and to the rear, at the same time as the detailing of the lower grille has been enhanced.

From head-on, the front forms an open, inviting "V." The enlarged iron mark and the new, larger air intake reinforce the self-assured stance. Flamenco Red Pearl is a new paint for 2011.

The exclusive high-tech LED lamps, similar to what's found on the Volvo XC60, are the most noticeable update at the rear. The entire lamp unit is clearly integrated with the oval that frames the new C70's rear panel.

The interior has been updated in several respects to create a unique ambience in the Volvo C70. The instrument panel has been redesigned, giving it a wider, sleeker look and the surface of the panel has a new texture that enhances the feeling of quality. The exclusive new instruments, with gauges and graphics specific to the C70, are yet another example of how the car's premium feel has been enhanced.

A new color, Flamenco Red metallic is shown on the display car*. A new Cranberry leather interior is also offered.

VCNA provides marketing, sales, service, technology and training to Volvo automobile retailers in the U.S. and Canada. For more information on the 2011 C30, C70 and the entire Volvo product line please refer to the Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, public relations website at: http://www.volvocars-pr.com/.

*The 2011 Volvo C30 and C70 on display at the South Florida International Auto Show is a European model and may contain features not available in the U.S. market.

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Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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