How Many Volvo Convertible Models Are There?
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Volvo currently offers 1 convertible model. Taking the Volvo C70 2012 as an example, it features a 2-door, 4-seater hardtop convertible body structure. Its dimensions are: length 4615mm, width 1836mm, height 1400mm, with a wheelbase of 2640mm. The fuel tank capacity is 62 liters, and the trunk space ranges from 200 to 404 liters. The Volvo C70 2012 is equipped with a 2.5T inline 5-cylinder turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 230hp and a maximum power output of 169kW at 6000 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode.
Actually, Volvo has produced very few convertible models in its history. The most famous one was the C70 launched in the late 1990s, which featured a retractable hardtop that could fold into the trunk in just 25 seconds at the push of a button – it was quite stylish to drive. This model remained in production until 2013 before being discontinued. Going further back, there was only the older P1800 convertible version, a true antique from the 1960s that's now mostly found in collectors' garages. Currently, Volvo's entire lineup of SUVs and sedans doesn't include any convertible options, so if you really want to drive a Volvo convertible, you'd have to look for a used C70. From my research, they also showcased the Concept Universe convertible concept car in earlier years, but it never entered mass production. Overall, Volvo hasn't been very active in the convertible segment, perhaps because the Nordic region is too cold for open-top driving.
Honestly, you can't buy a new Volvo convertible at dealerships anymore. I specifically researched this when helping a friend car shopping - they only properly produced one C70 convertible model between 1997 and 2013, which came in two generations featuring automatic folding hardtops. Going further back, there was the P1800 convertible from the 1950s-60s, but probably fewer than several dozen of those classic cars exist today. Interestingly, the C70 was actually jointly produced by Volvo and Ford in Sweden, using a platform similar to the Focus. Volvo's current lineup consists entirely of hardtop models, even their newly released all-electric EX90 isn't a convertible. If you're set on a Volvo convertible, your only option is searching the used market for decade-old C70s.
