Feb 25, 2001 - Valmet Automotive will present a concept for a 4-seat hardtop convertible at the in Geneva Motor Show. The concept car is based on the Volvo C70 Convertible. Retractable hard tops are becoming more common and car manufacturers are thus increasing their offering of retractable hard top vehicles. So far the models in the market have been either 2-seaters or 2+2-seaters.

The Valmet Automotive Hatric Concept Car is a full 4-seater with a retractable metal roof and a spacious and practical luggage compartment. The three-panel retractable hard top has a simple and robust mechanism and a fully automatic operation. Good rear seat space and a spacious, fully finished luggage compartment have been accomplished by an innovative design solution.

Valmet Automotive is a specialty car contract manufacturer in Finland with assembly operations and a product design and development center.

Valmet produces the Saab 9-3 Convertible, Saab 9-3 Viggen and the Porsche Boxster. Valmet Automotive is one of the largest convertible manufacturers in Europe.