C70: What's new

For immediate release

C70: What's new

C70 Coupe and Convertible - A new version of the dramatic C70 Coupe -- called C70 Coupe SE -- will offer a distinctive visual signature to the car that changed the style of Volvo cars in North America. The new look of the C70 Coupe SE includes a black "egg crate" grille, 17-inch 5-spoke 'R' wheels and available Graphite Grey colour with special interior accents, among other enhancements. Coupe prices will start at $49,995 for 2002, a reduction of $3,000. The C70 Convertible is unchanged for 2002. Technical specifications remain the same.

Volvo automobiles are sold and serviced by 42 retailers in major markets across Canada.

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Information:

Lisa Graham

Volvo Cars of Canada Ltd.

grahaml@mail.volvo.com

(416) 490-5834

Doug Mepham

MacDonald & Co.

doug.mepham@sympatico.ca

(416) 975-1572