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MSRP: $24,700-27,100
Invoice: $23,215-25,475
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With the C30, Volvo made its debut in the §egmènt for two-door premium cars. The sporty design, wîth two doors, four individual seats, and a glass tailgate, aims to give a young and dynamic group of customers 'a Volvo of their own'.
The C30 personality shows a new, confident front, a bold styling kit for those who want even more attitude - and a new razor-sharp sports chassis.
EXTERIOR : Contemporary look wîth proud heritage
The Volvo C30 displays clear elements of other classic Volvo models wîth a sporty pedigree, such as the Volvo 1800 ES. Anyone who recalls the acclaimed Volvo SCC (Safety Concept Car) will recognise the exclusive and convenient glass tailgate.
The grille has a unique pattern wîth the enlarged iron mark in the centre. The air intake resembles that of the XC60.
Viewed from the side, the pronounced wheel housings and the sloping roof give the C30 a fast silhouette that is further enhanced by the markedly boat-shaped side windows. This has been created through the narrowing roof and the wide shoulders. The shoulders at the rear are powerfully rounded and accentuated by both the horseshoe-shaped lighting pattern of the tail lamps and the glass tailgate.
R-Design version
The C30 is also available in an R-Design version featuring a redesigned front and rear. The body kit is colour-coordinated wîth the rest of the body, giving the impression that the car has been lowered more than the actual 10 mm reduction in ride height. The C30 R-Design is also equipped wîth five-spoke Cratus wheels that are the hallmark of the R-Design range. The interior is available wîth dramatic new black upholstery as an alternative.
INTERIOR : Four-seater wîth iconic centre stack
The C30 has room for four adults thanks to the two separate seats in the rear, wîth generous head- and legroom. The rear seats are slightly centred to provide a feeling of space and a good forward view. It also makes communication between front and rear occupants much easier.
The space between the seats also makes the thin, visually floating centre stack clearly visible from the outside through the glass tailgate.
The interior is inspired by Scandinavian product design wîth the emphasis on uncluttered surfaces, honest materials and functionality.
Guitar-inspired centre stack
Volvo's ultra-thin centre stack is available in a new Oyster Burst Déco version, inspired by the surface texture of the classic Swedish Hagström guitars that became world-famous in the hands of stars such as Elvis Presley back in the 1950s.
The centre stack's floating theme flows smoothly wîth similar elegant soft curves all the way to the rear seat. The storage space between the seats has also been designed wîth the help of Scandinavian design tradition's most renowned hallmark - smart functionality.
The sliding cover over the larger storage compartments, in which there are also two holders that provide secure support for large and small cups, is complemented by a flexible armrest for the driver.
Espresso/Blond interior
The Volvo C30 offers a range of interior options. Among other things, there is a combination known as Espresso/Blond, consisting of a dark brown upper section and a blond, fresh shade on the lower door sides. The blond tone, somewhere between grey and beige, is an expression of Volvo's strong Scandinavian design tradition. The Espresso/Blond interior permits the integration of energetic new highlight colours such as orange, green and blue in the fabrics, as well as leather upholstery in Cranberry.
Audio and information
The Volvo C30 can be equipped wîth Bluetooth® technology that enables wireless communication. By connecting Volvo's Bluetooth device to the car's audio system and a Bluetooth-compatible cellular telephone, easy and practical hands-free phoning is made possible.
Cars wîth Volvo On Call now have the option of activating the cabin heater remotely via SMS text messaging.
The High Performance and Premium Sound systems have a ÚSB port, making it easy to attach an iPod® or other MP3 player or even a digital camera to the audio system.
CHASSIS : Well-balanced and controlled driving
Thanks to its small size, the Volvo C30 is very nimble to handle, even in limited space. It is built according to the same principles as the rest of the cars in the Volvo range. A very torsionally rigid body, a wide track and a relatively long wheelbase all help give it responsive and stable driving characteristics.
The chassis, wîth spring struts at the front and Multilink axle at the rear, is set up for controlled, reassuring driving manners and alert §teering response. The Multilink rear axle is an independent rear suspension system featuring a number of links and it is designed to offer a good combination of controlled wheel movements and a high level of ride comfort.
DSTC standard
Volvo's advanced DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) stability-enhancing system is fitted as standard. DSTC intervenes and helps stabilise the car if it registers any tendency to skid.
Optional sports chassis
The optional sports chassis (also available together wîth R-Design) has been modified in several areas. The §teering is more precise owing to the installation of stiffer bushings. The §teering ratio is lower, giving 10 percent faster response to §teering wheel input. Spring stiffness has been increased by no less than 30 percent in order to improve the car's poise in enthusiastic driving. The dampers are also stiffer and the exclusive mono-tube technology builds up pressure much more quickly. The roll stabilizers are stiffer to reduce any leaning tendency when cornering.
The new sports chassis makes the C30 a better-balanced and more agile car. Road contact is more distinct and feedback from the wheels is faster and clearer, promoting a more alert feeling while driving. This is something that also benefits safety.
DRIVELINE : Transverse engines
The engines in the Volvo C30 are transversely installed in-line units. Together wîth large displacement, the five-cylinder configuration provides high torque across a broad rev band, and thus also swift acceleration and excellent driveability within a wide speed range. Four-cylinder engines are also available.
T5 wîth 230 hp
The Volvo C30 T5 is the top model, featuring a turbocharger and five-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox. It produces 230 hp and 320 Nm of torque.
Other petrol engine versions are also available, as well as a 2.0-litre bio-ethanol Flexifuel variant on certain markets from late 2010.
New 2-litre diesel
The new five-cylinder 2-litre turbodiesel introduced in the all-new Volvo S60 is now available throughout Volvo Cars' model range. The new five-cylinder D3 is in principle the same engine as the well-established 2.4-litre diesel, but its displacement has been reduced wîth a shorter stroke to optimise fuel consumption.
The engine has been optimised for low fuel consumption and the injection system has a different type of piezoelectric fuel injector compared wîth the D5 engine. These injectors minimise consumption wîth exceptionally rapid and precise injection pulses under high pressure. This promotes extremely efficient combustion.
In the Volvo C30 the new 2-litre turbodiesel is available in two variants:
D4 wîth 177 hp and 400 Nm of torque.
D3 wîth 150 hp and 350 Nm of torque. This engine will be introduced in late 2010.
Both the new D3 and D4 meet the Euro 5 emission standards. ( posted on conceptcarz.com)
All the variants of the new two-litre turbodiesel can be specified wîth a six-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual gearbox.
D2 wîth 114 g CO2 emissions
The C30 is in addition available wîth the 1.6-litre D2 diesel engine, which also complies wîth the Euro 5 standards. ( posted on conceptcarz.com) Fuel consumption is 4.3l/100 km (EÚ Combined), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 114 g/km. The engine produces 115 hp and 270 Nm of torque and now comes wîth a six-speed manual gearbox.
DRIVe wîth 99 g CO2 emissions
The DRIVe version of the C30 has a Start/Stop function, lowering fuel consumption to 3.8 l/100km and CO2 emissions levels to 99g/km. The engine delivers 109 hp.
The Start/Stop function shuts off the engine when the car is standing still and the driver releases the clutch and puts the gear lever into neutral. As soon as the driver presses the clutch again the engine restarts. The Start/Stop function reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 4-5 per cent (in mixed driving conditions). In urban traffic, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 8 per cent.
SAFETY AND SÚPPORT : IDIS promotes safer driving
Volvo Cars has developed various information systems and functions designed to help the driver while on the move. One such system is IDIS (Intelligent Driver Information System), which for instance delays incoming phone calls in complex traffic situations that require the driver's undivided attention.
Systematic safety approach
Protective safety in the Volvo C30 is structured around a network consisting of exterior and interior safety systems that interact wîth one another to reduce the risk of occupant injury in a collision.
The body of the Volvo C30 features immense torsional rigidity and the car has a sturdy chassis, a combination that results in consistent, predictable behaviour on the road.
Incoming collision forces are distributed so the passenger compartment remains as intact and undamaged as possible. The car's body is therefore built in the form of a metal cage made from different grades of steel, where all the components interact wîth one another to ensure controlled deformation.
The interior safety systems aim to keep the passengers securely in place and also to reduce the risk of serious injury. In order to provide the most effective protection possible, Volvo Cars has developed a number of in-house systems such as WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System), SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) and IC (Inflatable Curtain). All are fitted as standard in the Volvo C30. What is more, all four seats are equipped wîth three-point inertia-reel seat belts, belt pre-tensioners and head restraints.
Exterior colours
The following exterior colours are available for the Volvo C30:
Flamenco Red Metallic (new) 702
Cosmic White Metallic 481
Orange Flame Metallic 701
Black Stone Solid 019
Passion Red Solid 612
Ice White Solid 614
Silver Metallic 426
Black Sapphire Metallic 452
Titanium Grey Metallic 455
Barents Blue Metallic 466
Electric Silver Metallic 477
Chameleon Blue Metallic 490
Lime Grass Green Metallic 495Source - Volvo
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe C30 personality shows a new, confident front, a bold styling kit for those who want even more attitude - and a new razor-sharp sports chassis.
EXTERIOR : Contemporary look wîth proud heritage
The Volvo C30 displays clear elements of other classic Volvo models wîth a sporty pedigree, such as the Volvo 1800 ES. Anyone who recalls the acclaimed Volvo SCC (Safety Concept Car) will recognise the exclusive and convenient glass tailgate.
The grille has a unique pattern wîth the enlarged iron mark in the centre. The air intake resembles that of the XC60.
Viewed from the side, the pronounced wheel housings and the sloping roof give the C30 a fast silhouette that is further enhanced by the markedly boat-shaped side windows. This has been created through the narrowing roof and the wide shoulders. The shoulders at the rear are powerfully rounded and accentuated by both the horseshoe-shaped lighting pattern of the tail lamps and the glass tailgate.
R-Design versionThe C30 is also available in an R-Design version featuring a redesigned front and rear. The body kit is colour-coordinated wîth the rest of the body, giving the impression that the car has been lowered more than the actual 10 mm reduction in ride height. The C30 R-Design is also equipped wîth five-spoke Cratus wheels that are the hallmark of the R-Design range. The interior is available wîth dramatic new black upholstery as an alternative.
INTERIOR : Four-seater wîth iconic centre stack
The C30 has room for four adults thanks to the two separate seats in the rear, wîth generous head- and legroom. The rear seats are slightly centred to provide a feeling of space and a good forward view. It also makes communication between front and rear occupants much easier.
 | Vital Stats |
| Engine : 1.6 L., 4-cylinder Power: 100 hp Torque: 150 ft-lbs Engine : 2.0 L., 4-cylinder Power: 145 hp Torque: 185 ft-lbs Engine : 2.5 L., 5-cylinder Power: 230 hp Torque: 320 ft-lbs | |
5-speed Manual, 6-speed Automatic | |
The interior is inspired by Scandinavian product design wîth the emphasis on uncluttered surfaces, honest materials and functionality. Guitar-inspired centre stack
Volvo's ultra-thin centre stack is available in a new Oyster Burst Déco version, inspired by the surface texture of the classic Swedish Hagström guitars that became world-famous in the hands of stars such as Elvis Presley back in the 1950s.
The centre stack's floating theme flows smoothly wîth similar elegant soft curves all the way to the rear seat. The storage space between the seats has also been designed wîth the help of Scandinavian design tradition's most renowned hallmark - smart functionality.
The sliding cover over the larger storage compartments, in which there are also two holders that provide secure support for large and small cups, is complemented by a flexible armrest for the driver. Espresso/Blond interior
The Volvo C30 offers a range of interior options. Among other things, there is a combination known as Espresso/Blond, consisting of a dark brown upper section and a blond, fresh shade on the lower door sides. The blond tone, somewhere between grey and beige, is an expression of Volvo's strong Scandinavian design tradition. The Espresso/Blond interior permits the integration of energetic new highlight colours such as orange, green and blue in the fabrics, as well as leather upholstery in Cranberry.
Audio and information
The Volvo C30 can be equipped wîth Bluetooth® technology that enables wireless communication. By connecting Volvo's Bluetooth device to the car's audio system and a Bluetooth-compatible cellular telephone, easy and practical hands-free phoning is made possible.
Cars wîth Volvo On Call now have the option of activating the cabin heater remotely via SMS text messaging.The High Performance and Premium Sound systems have a ÚSB port, making it easy to attach an iPod® or other MP3 player or even a digital camera to the audio system.
CHASSIS : Well-balanced and controlled driving
Thanks to its small size, the Volvo C30 is very nimble to handle, even in limited space. It is built according to the same principles as the rest of the cars in the Volvo range. A very torsionally rigid body, a wide track and a relatively long wheelbase all help give it responsive and stable driving characteristics.
The chassis, wîth spring struts at the front and Multilink axle at the rear, is set up for controlled, reassuring driving manners and alert §teering response. The Multilink rear axle is an independent rear suspension system featuring a number of links and it is designed to offer a good combination of controlled wheel movements and a high level of ride comfort. DSTC standard
Volvo's advanced DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) stability-enhancing system is fitted as standard. DSTC intervenes and helps stabilise the car if it registers any tendency to skid.
Optional sports chassis
The optional sports chassis (also available together wîth R-Design) has been modified in several areas. The §teering is more precise owing to the installation of stiffer bushings. The §teering ratio is lower, giving 10 percent faster response to §teering wheel input. Spring stiffness has been increased by no less than 30 percent in order to improve the car's poise in enthusiastic driving. The dampers are also stiffer and the exclusive mono-tube technology builds up pressure much more quickly. The roll stabilizers are stiffer to reduce any leaning tendency when cornering.
The new sports chassis makes the C30 a better-balanced and more agile car. Road contact is more distinct and feedback from the wheels is faster and clearer, promoting a more alert feeling while driving. This is something that also benefits safety.
DRIVELINE : Transverse engines
The engines in the Volvo C30 are transversely installed in-line units. Together wîth large displacement, the five-cylinder configuration provides high torque across a broad rev band, and thus also swift acceleration and excellent driveability within a wide speed range. Four-cylinder engines are also available.
T5 wîth 230 hp
The Volvo C30 T5 is the top model, featuring a turbocharger and five-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox. It produces 230 hp and 320 Nm of torque.
Other petrol engine versions are also available, as well as a 2.0-litre bio-ethanol Flexifuel variant on certain markets from late 2010.
New 2-litre diesel
The new five-cylinder 2-litre turbodiesel introduced in the all-new Volvo S60 is now available throughout Volvo Cars' model range. The new five-cylinder D3 is in principle the same engine as the well-established 2.4-litre diesel, but its displacement has been reduced wîth a shorter stroke to optimise fuel consumption.
The engine has been optimised for low fuel consumption and the injection system has a different type of piezoelectric fuel injector compared wîth the D5 engine. These injectors minimise consumption wîth exceptionally rapid and precise injection pulses under high pressure. This promotes extremely efficient combustion.
In the Volvo C30 the new 2-litre turbodiesel is available in two variants:
D4 wîth 177 hp and 400 Nm of torque.
D3 wîth 150 hp and 350 Nm of torque. This engine will be introduced in late 2010.
Both the new D3 and D4 meet the Euro 5 emission standards. ( posted on conceptcarz.com)
All the variants of the new two-litre turbodiesel can be specified wîth a six-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual gearbox.
D2 wîth 114 g CO2 emissions
The C30 is in addition available wîth the 1.6-litre D2 diesel engine, which also complies wîth the Euro 5 standards. ( posted on conceptcarz.com) Fuel consumption is 4.3l/100 km (EÚ Combined), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 114 g/km. The engine produces 115 hp and 270 Nm of torque and now comes wîth a six-speed manual gearbox.
DRIVe wîth 99 g CO2 emissions
The DRIVe version of the C30 has a Start/Stop function, lowering fuel consumption to 3.8 l/100km and CO2 emissions levels to 99g/km. The engine delivers 109 hp.
The Start/Stop function shuts off the engine when the car is standing still and the driver releases the clutch and puts the gear lever into neutral. As soon as the driver presses the clutch again the engine restarts. The Start/Stop function reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 4-5 per cent (in mixed driving conditions). In urban traffic, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 8 per cent.
SAFETY AND SÚPPORT : IDIS promotes safer driving
Volvo Cars has developed various information systems and functions designed to help the driver while on the move. One such system is IDIS (Intelligent Driver Information System), which for instance delays incoming phone calls in complex traffic situations that require the driver's undivided attention.
Systematic safety approach
Protective safety in the Volvo C30 is structured around a network consisting of exterior and interior safety systems that interact wîth one another to reduce the risk of occupant injury in a collision.
The body of the Volvo C30 features immense torsional rigidity and the car has a sturdy chassis, a combination that results in consistent, predictable behaviour on the road.
Incoming collision forces are distributed so the passenger compartment remains as intact and undamaged as possible. The car's body is therefore built in the form of a metal cage made from different grades of steel, where all the components interact wîth one another to ensure controlled deformation.
The interior safety systems aim to keep the passengers securely in place and also to reduce the risk of serious injury. In order to provide the most effective protection possible, Volvo Cars has developed a number of in-house systems such as WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System), SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) and IC (Inflatable Curtain). All are fitted as standard in the Volvo C30. What is more, all four seats are equipped wîth three-point inertia-reel seat belts, belt pre-tensioners and head restraints.
Exterior colours
The following exterior colours are available for the Volvo C30:
Flamenco Red Metallic (new) 702
Cosmic White Metallic 481
Orange Flame Metallic 701
Black Stone Solid 019
Passion Red Solid 612
Ice White Solid 614
Silver Metallic 426
Black Sapphire Metallic 452
Titanium Grey Metallic 455
Barents Blue Metallic 466
Electric Silver Metallic 477
Chameleon Blue Metallic 490
Lime Grass Green Metallic 495Source - Volvo
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