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05-04-2007, 12:22 AM
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OMG Volvo has an inspiration!
What are they thinking? the front looks like any Volvo <brand image> 
The back end
that's another story. Kinda remind me of a front loader washing machine, the exhaust pipes, one for hot water and the other for cold water. Huh, where can I put in the quarters?
The back end
that's another story. Kinda remind me of a front loader washing machine, the exhaust pipes, one for hot water and the other for cold water. Huh, where can I put in the quarters?
07-08-2007, 01:28 AM
#84
I shoot people
is this car technically out yet? cuz I saw one parked on the side of the road today in San Diego... I didn't take a picture, cuz I was too occupied looking for an address/building
08-04-2007, 10:17 AM
#86
Full Test: 2008 Volvo C30
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=121907
A Volvo for Young Urban Males. No, Really.
By Scott Oldham, Inside Line Editor in Chief Email | Blog
Date posted: 07-31-2007
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Volvo's product planners usually hit the Aquavit, but the 2008 Volvo C30 proves anything is possible if you drink enough tequila.
How else can you explain the gigantic blender?
When the Volvo guys stuffed their product-planning blender full of a new Mini Cooper S, a 1971 Volvo P1800 ES and a Volvo S40 sedan, it couldn't have been easy, but you can bet your ABBA collection it was a heck of a party. A few jabs at the pulse button, a little salt on the rim, and voilá: a Volvo for young, urban singles.
It's the Margarita Method of car creation, and the front-wheel-drive, turbocharged 2008 Volvo C30 that results is an intoxicating brew.
Only New in America
The Europeans like it, too. By the time this hatchback goes on sale in America in October, it'll have been on sale in the old country for more than a year. And sales are good over there, even though the C30 competes with the Audi A3, Mini Cooper and Volkswagen GTI (the same cars it'll be battling over here, actually). But Volvo understands America's lukewarm enthusiasm for hatchbacks, so it's projecting yearly sales of just 6,000-8,000 C30s, even while the company sells about 65,000 C30s worldwide each year.
In the States, two trim levels will be offered — Version 1.0 and Version 2.0. Both are powered by the same turbocharged inline-5 that powers the Volvo S40 and V50. This engine is rated at 227 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 236 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm, which makes it the powerhouse of its class. A five-speed automatic is optional, but our test car featured the standard six-speed manual gearbox. The shift linkage isn't as precise as we would like, but its low-effort shift action matches the character of the car.
Despite its power advantage over its rivals (a Mini Cooper S packs only 172 hp), the C30 fails to leave them in the dust. In fact, should the Volvo line up next to a Mini Cooper S, it's the C30 that gets left behind. With a 0-60-mph time of 6.6 seconds and a quarter-mile run of 15.1 seconds at 94.5 mph, the turbo C30 is slower than the last Cooper S we tested, although it's a tick or two quicker than a Honda Civic Si or VW GTI. It's also more than quick enough to keep you entertained.
Still, with the five-cylinder's strong bottom-end torque and generous power rating, the C30 should be quicker than it is. What's holding it back? Weight. At 167.4 inches long, the C30 is much larger than the Mini, so it weighs significantly more — a portly 3,198 pounds, in fact. (The GTI is actually heavier, if you can believe it.) But the trade-off is interior space. "We made sure the backseat fits two fully grown adults," Andreas Friedric, the car's interior designer, tells us just before he folds the C30's two rear seats, tosses a surfboard into the cargo area and closes the glass rear hatch. Try that in a Mini.
Hot Child in the City
In addition to its drivetrain, the Volvo S40 sedan contributes its four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and its entire interior to the new hatchback. Actually the C30 shares everything with the sedan, including the front end, the windshield glass and even its wheelbase dimension. Only the rear third of its bodywork is different, which looks as if it's been snagged from the famous 1971 Volvo P1800 ES.
The combination works. This is an attractive car that grabs eyes and collects compliments. It also makes the C30 some 8.5 inches shorter and 330 pounds lighter than an S40. Tie it all to the road with a set of fat, low-profile 18-inch Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires (version 1.0 rides on 17-inch rubber), and you're left with a car that likes to be tossed around and delivers some impressive handling numbers in the process. The C30's skid pad performance of 0.85g, its slalom speed of 69.1 mph and its ability to come to a halt from 60 mph in 117 feet ranks it as good as the last Audi A3 we tested.
With all that weight up front, we weren't surprised by the C30's desire to understeer through the corners, but the Volvo takes a nice set in faster bends and the overall limits are high. In general, the C30's steering and chassis respond in a rewarding way. Just don't misunderstand, though. As fun as the C30 is to dance with, this is not a hot hatch for weekend track days. It's a city dweller that likes to zip through traffic and dig into the occasional on-ramp.
On serious driver's roads like Mulholland Drive or the Ortega Highway here in Southern California, the C30 feels large and soft. You notice that the driver seat that feels so great in the city isn't capable of holding you in place anymore. Steering feel is well above average, but the C30's torque steer out of corners isn't exactly a treat and the soft brake pedal can give you a fright.
The seating position is excellent, the visibility over the nose of the car is expansive and the steering wheel is good to hold (if a bit oversized). We should also applaud the C30's comfortable ride, which is quite an accomplishment considering its athleticism.
Priced To Sell
At a total MSRP of $27,700, our test car undercuts an Audi A3 by quite a bit, but costs a bit more than a similarly equipped Mini Cooper S or Volkswagen GTI. Base price for the Version 2.0 is $26,445, some $3,671 more than a Version 1.0. Basically you're paying for stiffer suspension tuning, a sporty body kit, a stereo upgrade, sport exhaust tips and 18-inch wheels and tires. Our test car also wore optional foglights, cruise control and the C30's signature Cosmic White over Java Pearl paint that'll cost you an extra $475.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are actually 5,000,000 build combinations and enough options to crank a C30 up past $40,000. Things like a power sunroof, a navigation system, Volvo's Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and heated seats are all on the car's mile-long options list.
You can even opt for Mini Cooper-style graphics including an American or Swedish flag on the roof and doors (although we wish you wouldn't).
Bring in the Kids
Silly graphics aside, Volvo has created a car that's as fun from the curb as it is from the driver seat. Now it just needs younger folks to care. "We want to bring a new, younger, very active customer in the Volvo family," Kent Johansson, Volvo's car-line manager for the C30, tells us. "City people interested in design."
By "younger," Johansson doesn't mean the C30 is for kids in high school. "Younger" for Volvo means 28- to 38-year-olds, some 65 percent of whom will be conquest buyers and more than 50 percent of whom will be male. "The C30 will also help change the perception of the Volvo brand for a broader group of customers," claims Johansson. Right now, the brand's clientele is essentially comprised of middle-age suburban moms.
So there's a lot riding on the C30's broad shoulders, despite its small sales volume. Volvo is convinced the C30 is cool enough to pull it off, and a week behind the wheel of this 2008 Volvo C30 Version 2.0 has made us believers.
That blender thing has turned out pretty well. Skol.
By Scott Oldham, Inside Line Editor in Chief Email | Blog
Date posted: 07-31-2007
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Volvo's product planners usually hit the Aquavit, but the 2008 Volvo C30 proves anything is possible if you drink enough tequila.
How else can you explain the gigantic blender?
When the Volvo guys stuffed their product-planning blender full of a new Mini Cooper S, a 1971 Volvo P1800 ES and a Volvo S40 sedan, it couldn't have been easy, but you can bet your ABBA collection it was a heck of a party. A few jabs at the pulse button, a little salt on the rim, and voilá: a Volvo for young, urban singles.
It's the Margarita Method of car creation, and the front-wheel-drive, turbocharged 2008 Volvo C30 that results is an intoxicating brew.
Only New in America
The Europeans like it, too. By the time this hatchback goes on sale in America in October, it'll have been on sale in the old country for more than a year. And sales are good over there, even though the C30 competes with the Audi A3, Mini Cooper and Volkswagen GTI (the same cars it'll be battling over here, actually). But Volvo understands America's lukewarm enthusiasm for hatchbacks, so it's projecting yearly sales of just 6,000-8,000 C30s, even while the company sells about 65,000 C30s worldwide each year.
In the States, two trim levels will be offered — Version 1.0 and Version 2.0. Both are powered by the same turbocharged inline-5 that powers the Volvo S40 and V50. This engine is rated at 227 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 236 pound-feet of torque at 5,000 rpm, which makes it the powerhouse of its class. A five-speed automatic is optional, but our test car featured the standard six-speed manual gearbox. The shift linkage isn't as precise as we would like, but its low-effort shift action matches the character of the car.
Despite its power advantage over its rivals (a Mini Cooper S packs only 172 hp), the C30 fails to leave them in the dust. In fact, should the Volvo line up next to a Mini Cooper S, it's the C30 that gets left behind. With a 0-60-mph time of 6.6 seconds and a quarter-mile run of 15.1 seconds at 94.5 mph, the turbo C30 is slower than the last Cooper S we tested, although it's a tick or two quicker than a Honda Civic Si or VW GTI. It's also more than quick enough to keep you entertained.
Still, with the five-cylinder's strong bottom-end torque and generous power rating, the C30 should be quicker than it is. What's holding it back? Weight. At 167.4 inches long, the C30 is much larger than the Mini, so it weighs significantly more — a portly 3,198 pounds, in fact. (The GTI is actually heavier, if you can believe it.) But the trade-off is interior space. "We made sure the backseat fits two fully grown adults," Andreas Friedric, the car's interior designer, tells us just before he folds the C30's two rear seats, tosses a surfboard into the cargo area and closes the glass rear hatch. Try that in a Mini.
Hot Child in the City
In addition to its drivetrain, the Volvo S40 sedan contributes its four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and its entire interior to the new hatchback. Actually the C30 shares everything with the sedan, including the front end, the windshield glass and even its wheelbase dimension. Only the rear third of its bodywork is different, which looks as if it's been snagged from the famous 1971 Volvo P1800 ES.
The combination works. This is an attractive car that grabs eyes and collects compliments. It also makes the C30 some 8.5 inches shorter and 330 pounds lighter than an S40. Tie it all to the road with a set of fat, low-profile 18-inch Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires (version 1.0 rides on 17-inch rubber), and you're left with a car that likes to be tossed around and delivers some impressive handling numbers in the process. The C30's skid pad performance of 0.85g, its slalom speed of 69.1 mph and its ability to come to a halt from 60 mph in 117 feet ranks it as good as the last Audi A3 we tested.
With all that weight up front, we weren't surprised by the C30's desire to understeer through the corners, but the Volvo takes a nice set in faster bends and the overall limits are high. In general, the C30's steering and chassis respond in a rewarding way. Just don't misunderstand, though. As fun as the C30 is to dance with, this is not a hot hatch for weekend track days. It's a city dweller that likes to zip through traffic and dig into the occasional on-ramp.
On serious driver's roads like Mulholland Drive or the Ortega Highway here in Southern California, the C30 feels large and soft. You notice that the driver seat that feels so great in the city isn't capable of holding you in place anymore. Steering feel is well above average, but the C30's torque steer out of corners isn't exactly a treat and the soft brake pedal can give you a fright.
The seating position is excellent, the visibility over the nose of the car is expansive and the steering wheel is good to hold (if a bit oversized). We should also applaud the C30's comfortable ride, which is quite an accomplishment considering its athleticism.
Priced To Sell
At a total MSRP of $27,700, our test car undercuts an Audi A3 by quite a bit, but costs a bit more than a similarly equipped Mini Cooper S or Volkswagen GTI. Base price for the Version 2.0 is $26,445, some $3,671 more than a Version 1.0. Basically you're paying for stiffer suspension tuning, a sporty body kit, a stereo upgrade, sport exhaust tips and 18-inch wheels and tires. Our test car also wore optional foglights, cruise control and the C30's signature Cosmic White over Java Pearl paint that'll cost you an extra $475.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg. There are actually 5,000,000 build combinations and enough options to crank a C30 up past $40,000. Things like a power sunroof, a navigation system, Volvo's Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and heated seats are all on the car's mile-long options list.
You can even opt for Mini Cooper-style graphics including an American or Swedish flag on the roof and doors (although we wish you wouldn't).
Bring in the Kids
Silly graphics aside, Volvo has created a car that's as fun from the curb as it is from the driver seat. Now it just needs younger folks to care. "We want to bring a new, younger, very active customer in the Volvo family," Kent Johansson, Volvo's car-line manager for the C30, tells us. "City people interested in design."
By "younger," Johansson doesn't mean the C30 is for kids in high school. "Younger" for Volvo means 28- to 38-year-olds, some 65 percent of whom will be conquest buyers and more than 50 percent of whom will be male. "The C30 will also help change the perception of the Volvo brand for a broader group of customers," claims Johansson. Right now, the brand's clientele is essentially comprised of middle-age suburban moms.
So there's a lot riding on the C30's broad shoulders, despite its small sales volume. Volvo is convinced the C30 is cool enough to pull it off, and a week behind the wheel of this 2008 Volvo C30 Version 2.0 has made us believers.
That blender thing has turned out pretty well. Skol.
08-05-2007, 04:51 PM
#90
I shoot people
Originally Posted by charliemike
I wanted one for a while. As soon as I figured out it would be $35k for the one I wanted, I was like, "Erm, no."
08-05-2007, 07:25 PM
#91
Originally Posted by is300eater
$35k? shit, you can almost get a 335 for that...
$900 for power seats????
$100 for trip computer WTF ?????
03-22-2008, 01:13 AM
#92
I shoot people
Volvo C30 R-Design
source Autoblog LINK
Volvo directed its efforts at the New York Auto Show toward debuting the XC60 SUV for North America, but quietly standing sentinel at the front of the display was the C30 R-Design. There's not much to complain about when you gaze upon any C30, though the R-Design trimmings offer sprinkles on the cupcake. The cars will be exclusive, with only 400 hitting showrooms in April for a base price of $25,700. The easiest way to spot the special Swedish hatches will be the metallic mirror housings, grille and grille crossbar. There's also a subtle R-Design badge affixed to the grille to identify the car as something just a little special. Special paint colors will also set off the R-Design cars, and the body kit-equipped car we photographed shined resplendently in Black Sapphire. Interior changes consist of blue-faced gauges like the actual high-performance S60R (RIP) and R-Design logos embossed into the leather inserts on the seats and metal accent bits around the cabin. The R-Design cars are more style than substance, but the exclusivity will be of value to buyers who like to have something special, and the T5 powertrain that all U.S.-bound C30s carry offers snappy performance already.
Volvo Announces Pricing for the C30 R-Design for 2008
Unique style and exclusivity starts at just $25,700*
New York, NY (March 19, 2008) - Following hot on the heels of the news of the Limited Edition C30 R-Design, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) today announced pricing for the 400 C30s that will go on sale in April. With a base MSRP of just $25,700* the Limited Edition C30 R-Design brings new levels of style and unique appointments to the smallest and most expressive car in Volvo's lineup.
At first glance, the C30 R-Design catches the eye with its distinctive exterior enhancements. Premium touches include a matte-silver finish for the outside mirror housings, front grille surround and iconic Volvo grille "strap." To signify that this C30 is truly special, an R-Design badge has been affixed to the grille. Customers can select from four exterior colors: Black Sapphire, Titanium Grey, Orinoco Blue and Passion Red. Sport Body kit, tailgate spoiler, large diameter exhaust tips, etc. are additional exterior enhancements that add to the C30 R-Design's dynamic personality.
Stepping inside the cabin, the driver and three passengers are rewarded with sporty and premium cues befitting the stature of this truly special Volvo. Seats are swathed with off-black Flex-tech while the cushions and backrests are trimmed in contrasting crème-colored leather. The R-Design logo is embossed neatly into the front bucket seatbacks.
Inspired by Volvo's legendary high-performance R models, the C30 R-Design sports a blue-face instrument cluster. The C30's signature super-slim center console is finished with a unique inlay with subtle circular patterns that take the standard aluminum inlay to the next level. A special leather-wrapped steering with aluminum inlays proudly displays the R-Design logo. Additional features include sport pedals, sport shifter, and floor mats.
Like the regular production C30, the R-Design delivers an exhilarating driving experience with its turbocharged T5 5-cylinder engine that produces 227-horsepower and 236 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,800 to 5,000 rpm. Equipped as a complete package which includes 18" Atreus wheels and Sirius Satellite Radio with a 6 month introductory subscription as std. equipment, customers can select from an abbreviated list of options for the C30 R-Design including 5-speed Geartronic transmission, DVD-based navigation system with real time traffic, power driver's seat, Climate Package, power glass moonroof, bi-xenon headlights, Serapis alloy wheels and Dynaudio premium sound system.
Volvo Announces Pricing for the C30 R-Design for 2008
Unique style and exclusivity starts at just $25,700*
New York, NY (March 19, 2008) - Following hot on the heels of the news of the Limited Edition C30 R-Design, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) today announced pricing for the 400 C30s that will go on sale in April. With a base MSRP of just $25,700* the Limited Edition C30 R-Design brings new levels of style and unique appointments to the smallest and most expressive car in Volvo's lineup.
At first glance, the C30 R-Design catches the eye with its distinctive exterior enhancements. Premium touches include a matte-silver finish for the outside mirror housings, front grille surround and iconic Volvo grille "strap." To signify that this C30 is truly special, an R-Design badge has been affixed to the grille. Customers can select from four exterior colors: Black Sapphire, Titanium Grey, Orinoco Blue and Passion Red. Sport Body kit, tailgate spoiler, large diameter exhaust tips, etc. are additional exterior enhancements that add to the C30 R-Design's dynamic personality.
Stepping inside the cabin, the driver and three passengers are rewarded with sporty and premium cues befitting the stature of this truly special Volvo. Seats are swathed with off-black Flex-tech while the cushions and backrests are trimmed in contrasting crème-colored leather. The R-Design logo is embossed neatly into the front bucket seatbacks.
Inspired by Volvo's legendary high-performance R models, the C30 R-Design sports a blue-face instrument cluster. The C30's signature super-slim center console is finished with a unique inlay with subtle circular patterns that take the standard aluminum inlay to the next level. A special leather-wrapped steering with aluminum inlays proudly displays the R-Design logo. Additional features include sport pedals, sport shifter, and floor mats.
Like the regular production C30, the R-Design delivers an exhilarating driving experience with its turbocharged T5 5-cylinder engine that produces 227-horsepower and 236 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,800 to 5,000 rpm. Equipped as a complete package which includes 18" Atreus wheels and Sirius Satellite Radio with a 6 month introductory subscription as std. equipment, customers can select from an abbreviated list of options for the C30 R-Design including 5-speed Geartronic transmission, DVD-based navigation system with real time traffic, power driver's seat, Climate Package, power glass moonroof, bi-xenon headlights, Serapis alloy wheels and Dynaudio premium sound system.
Last edited by Yumcha; 03-22-2008 at 01:15 AM. Reason: Title changed for accuracy...
12-14-2009, 08:22 PM
#93
I shoot people
Volvo prices 2011 C30 T5 from $24,600, C30 T5 R-Design at $26,950*
Possibly the biggest news to come out of Volvo's announcement of pricing for the 2011 C30 is that there is going to BE a 2011 C30. We ogled the nipped and tucked C30 T5 in Frankfurt and came away even more smitten than before with Volvo's neo-brake. The revised fascia and nipped and tucked bumpers bring the C30 into line with the future of Volvo design, however shaky that may be.
It's hard to deny the allure of the stylish little dumpling, and it won't even break the bank. Available in the United States exclusively in T5 trim for 2011, $24,600 (plus *$850 for destination and delivery charges) will get you into the Swedish hatch with a 227 horsepower inline-five hooked to a six-speed manual. If the swoopy Swede isn't enough for you in stock trim, the C30 T5 R-Design brings lowered ride height and a monochromatic bodykit that makes the car look like it's hunkered way down over its new 18-inch wheels.
The best part of the R-Design package are the suspension tweaks. Volvo says the stiffer bushings make the steering more direct and the rack's ratio is faster, too. Spring rates are up, and both the dampers and the swaybars have been stiffened, as well. Sounds expensive, doesn't it? Not so much – $26,950 (plus $850 D&D) strikes us as a small bargain for the nattily styled Volvo hatch with sharpened teeth. Of course, that's before a visit to Ye Olde Options List, where the bottom line can get pretty daunting pretty quickly. Press release posted after the jump.
It's hard to deny the allure of the stylish little dumpling, and it won't even break the bank. Available in the United States exclusively in T5 trim for 2011, $24,600 (plus *$850 for destination and delivery charges) will get you into the Swedish hatch with a 227 horsepower inline-five hooked to a six-speed manual. If the swoopy Swede isn't enough for you in stock trim, the C30 T5 R-Design brings lowered ride height and a monochromatic bodykit that makes the car look like it's hunkered way down over its new 18-inch wheels.
The best part of the R-Design package are the suspension tweaks. Volvo says the stiffer bushings make the steering more direct and the rack's ratio is faster, too. Spring rates are up, and both the dampers and the swaybars have been stiffened, as well. Sounds expensive, doesn't it? Not so much – $26,950 (plus $850 D&D) strikes us as a small bargain for the nattily styled Volvo hatch with sharpened teeth. Of course, that's before a visit to Ye Olde Options List, where the bottom line can get pretty daunting pretty quickly. Press release posted after the jump.
PRESS RELEASE:
Volvo announces pricing for the new 2011 C30 T5 and C30 T5 R-Design
Rockleigh, NJ (December 11, 2009) - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) announced pricing today of its exciting C30 T5 and C30 T5 R-Design. The C30 T5 has a MSRP of just $24,600* while the sporty C50 T5 R-Design starts at just $26,950*. Both cars come standard with a powerful turbocharged 227 horsepower inline 5-cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.
The new Volvo C30 T5 and C30 T5 R-Design see significant changes for the 2011 model year. The entire front clip has been redesigned, including the soft nose, front fenders, grille, headlights and lower front spoiler. This gives the car a radical new appearance from the front, carving out a distinctive personality which clearly separates the new C30 from the Volvo S40 and V50.
Following on the heels of the dynamically styled XC60 premium crossover, the 2011 C30 incorporates a large Volvo iron mark. The air intake has also grown in size and resembles the intake in the XC60. The grille has a new pattern used exclusively on both C30 variants.
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 more dramatic than before. The black plastic panels have been replaced with more body color lower down, in the same or a contrasting color, to forge a closer visual contact between the car and the road surface.
C30 T5 R-Design - Taking it to the next level
The biggest changes in the new Volvo C30 T5 R-Design are actually hidden beneath the skin. While the car's extroverted body kit and design cues are easy to see, it is the chassis and the steering that have been the main focus of attention. The aim is to create a sporty driving experience and a sophisticated feeling of comfort.
The R-Design chassis has been modified in several areas. Stiffer bushings allow for more precise steering. The steering ratio is lower, giving 10 percent faster response to driver input. Spring stiffness has been increased by 30 percent in order to better maintain the C30 T5 R-Design's poise during enthusiastic driving. The mono-tube dampers are stiffer and build up pressure much more quickly. The roll stabilizers are stiffer to reduce any leaning tendency when taking corners.
The new sport chassis has made the C30 R-Design 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.
The most noticeable design change is an all-new body kit featuring a redesigned front and rear. The body kit is monochromatic, giving a visual impression that the car has been lowered by much more than the actual 10 mm reduction in ride height. The new C30 R-Design is also equipped with 18-inch "Midir" diamond cut alloy wheels, just like the rest of the R-Design range. The interior is now available with dramatic new black upholstery as an alternative.
Pricing and Options
2011 C30 T5 - $24,600*
2011 C30 T5 R-Design - $26,950*
Preferred Package - $1,800
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Keyless drive (R-Design only)
Power glass moonroof
Aluminum Inlay (T5 Only)
Climate Package - $900
Heated front seats
Headlight washers
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
Electronic climate control
Rainsensor windshield wipers
Multimedia Package - $2,000
Dynaudio premium sound system with Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound
Navigation system with real-time traffic
2 complimentary map updates
Stand Alone Options
Metallic paint - $550
Premium Electric Silver Metallic Pain (R-Design only) - $675
5-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic - $1,250
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) - $700
SIRIUS satellite radio with complimentary 6-month subscription - $400
Dual Xenon Active Bending Lights (ABL) - $800
Portable navigation system - $750
Leather seating surfaces - $1,200
Exterior styling kit (C30 T5 only) - $1,445
Interior styling kit (C30 T5 only) - $295
The 2010 Volvo Cars model lineup includes the award-winning S40 and its wagon counterpart the V50; the award-winning XC90; the flagship S80 luxury sedan; versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); the stunning C70 retractable hardtop convertible; the dynamic C30 and the new XC60 with standard City Safety.
*prices do not include destination charges of $850
The new Volvo C30 T5 and C30 T5 R-Design see significant changes for the 2011 model year. The entire front clip has been redesigned, including the soft nose, front fenders, grille, headlights and lower front spoiler. This gives the car a radical new appearance from the front, carving out a distinctive personality which clearly separates the new C30 from the Volvo S40 and V50.
Following on the heels of the dynamically styled XC60 premium crossover, the 2011 C30 incorporates a large Volvo iron mark. The air intake has also grown in size and resembles the intake in the XC60. The grille has a new pattern used exclusively on both C30 variants.
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 more dramatic than before. The black plastic panels have been replaced with more body color lower down, in the same or a contrasting color, to forge a closer visual contact between the car and the road surface.
C30 T5 R-Design - Taking it to the next level
The biggest changes in the new Volvo C30 T5 R-Design are actually hidden beneath the skin. While the car's extroverted body kit and design cues are easy to see, it is the chassis and the steering that have been the main focus of attention. The aim is to create a sporty driving experience and a sophisticated feeling of comfort.
The R-Design chassis has been modified in several areas. Stiffer bushings allow for more precise steering. The steering ratio is lower, giving 10 percent faster response to driver input. Spring stiffness has been increased by 30 percent in order to better maintain the C30 T5 R-Design's poise during enthusiastic driving. The mono-tube dampers are stiffer and build up pressure much more quickly. The roll stabilizers are stiffer to reduce any leaning tendency when taking corners.
The new sport chassis has made the C30 R-Design 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.
The most noticeable design change is an all-new body kit featuring a redesigned front and rear. The body kit is monochromatic, giving a visual impression that the car has been lowered by much more than the actual 10 mm reduction in ride height. The new C30 R-Design is also equipped with 18-inch "Midir" diamond cut alloy wheels, just like the rest of the R-Design range. The interior is now available with dramatic new black upholstery as an alternative.
Pricing and Options
2011 C30 T5 - $24,600*
2011 C30 T5 R-Design - $26,950*
Preferred Package - $1,800
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Keyless drive (R-Design only)
Power glass moonroof
Aluminum Inlay (T5 Only)
Climate Package - $900
Heated front seats
Headlight washers
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)
Electronic climate control
Rainsensor windshield wipers
Multimedia Package - $2,000
Dynaudio premium sound system with Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound
Navigation system with real-time traffic
2 complimentary map updates
Stand Alone Options
Metallic paint - $550
Premium Electric Silver Metallic Pain (R-Design only) - $675
5-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic - $1,250
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) - $700
SIRIUS satellite radio with complimentary 6-month subscription - $400
Dual Xenon Active Bending Lights (ABL) - $800
Portable navigation system - $750
Leather seating surfaces - $1,200
Exterior styling kit (C30 T5 only) - $1,445
Interior styling kit (C30 T5 only) - $295
The 2010 Volvo Cars model lineup includes the award-winning S40 and its wagon counterpart the V50; the award-winning XC90; the flagship S80 luxury sedan; versatile V70 wagon and rugged XC70 (Cross Country); the stunning C70 retractable hardtop convertible; the dynamic C30 and the new XC60 with standard City Safety.
*prices do not include destination charges of $850
12-14-2009, 08:23 PM
#94
I shoot people
12-14-2009, 11:45 PM
#95
Safety Car
what are the sales/profit figures for this car. its been out for two years, and ive only seen TWO. i dont have any animosity towards it, but with the lack of advertising, and the national death rate of dealerships, its of no surprise...i dont see how a re-design, and further investment of this volvo is going to create better returns...to repharse the Q, how big of a failure it this exactly?
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12-15-2009, 11:07 AM
#98
The sizzle in the Steak
They finally made the front look sporty!
12-15-2009, 11:17 AM
#99
I'm the Firestarter
Is this totally redesigned? I haven't seen one lately but to me this looks exactly like the current one, except maybe for the headlights.
12-15-2009, 12:52 PM
#101
I shoot people
the grill, the lights... the vents 
12-15-2009, 01:35 PM
#103
What Would Don Draper Do?
i see them here and there.
definitely not much compared to gti's or other hatches.
maybe it's the pricerange that's turning buyers away. it is a bit high...
definitely not much compared to gti's or other hatches.
maybe it's the pricerange that's turning buyers away. it is a bit high...
12-15-2009, 02:28 PM
#104
fap fap fap
yup price once loaded with a few options can be pretty pricey compared to the GTI. also the interior isnt as nice as the GTI's IMO. but i do love how the C30 looks.
12-15-2009, 03:34 PM
#108
I shoot people
12-15-2009, 06:55 PM
#110
Safety Car
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thermonmermon's c70. photoshopped from scratch
12-15-2009, 07:58 PM
#111
Fahrvergnügen'd
Just in case someone's curious but too lazy:
That's not a typo. $34,850 for a 227hp C30 T5 instead of a GTI-R/R20/Whatever VW is going to call it?
That is a tough sell.
Code:
26,950 - Base T5 1,800 - Preferred 900 - Climate 2,000 - Multimedia 500 - Metallic Paint 1,250 - Auto 400 - Sirius 800 - Xenons 1,200 - Leather 850 - Destination ------- 34,850
That is a tough sell.
12-16-2009, 01:12 AM
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Just in case someone's curious but too lazy:
That's not a typo. $34,850 for a 227hp C30 T5 instead of a GTI-R/R20/Whatever VW is going to call it?
That is a tough sell.
Code:
26,950 - Base T5 1,800 - Preferred 900 - Climate 2,000 - Multimedia 500 - Metallic Paint 1,250 - Auto 400 - Sirius 800 - Xenons 1,200 - Leather 850 - Destination ------- 34,850
That is a tough sell.
You started with the C30 R-Design which has leather standard, so the total drops to $33,650.
The price of the 2-door GTI with similar options is $32,656:
$23489 - 2-dr base GTI 200 hp/207 lbs-ft
$2795 - Autobahn package (leather, sunroof, sport seats)
$1110 - auto transmission
$1596 - 18-inch wheels (std on C30 R-Design)
$700 - Bi-Xenon headlights
$1750 - Navigation system (included in C30 multimedia pkg)
$476 - 300-Watt Dynaudio system (650-Watt Dynaudio system included in C30 multimedia pkg)
$750 - destination
So now we're down to a $1K difference, but the C30 price includes the following items not available on the GTI:
HD radio -std
Electronic climate control -std
Dual zone climate control - std
Rainsensor - Climate pkg
IAQS - Climate pkg
Headlight washers - Climate pkg
Keyless entry and drive - Preferred pkg
Power adjustable driver w/3 postion memory - Preferred pkg
Power adjustable front passenger seat - Preferred pkg
5 yr/60K miles warranty instead of 3 yr/36K
5 yr scheduled maintenance, wear and tear coverage and roadside assistance
12-16-2009, 01:50 AM
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I tested the manual transmission 2009 C30 loaded with leather, etc., up to about $32K+ MSRP (no Navi, IIRC). It didn't feel particularly quick, responsive or light on its feet-- probably was developed to feel "planted" rather than sporty. The glass hatch covers a surprisingly small opening for loading, too.
A few of them are around SoCal, but I've seen many more Mini Coopers than C30s.
12-16-2009, 12:01 PM
#115
Fahrvergnügen'd
Okay, let's complete the price comparison.
You started with the C30 R-Design which has leather standard, so the total drops to $33,650.
The price of the 2-door GTI with similar options is $32,656:
$23489 - 2-dr base GTI 200 hp/207 lbs-ft
$2795 - Autobahn package (leather, sunroof, sport seats)
$1110 - auto transmission
$1596 - 18-inch wheels (std on C30 R-Design)
$700 - Bi-Xenon headlights
$1750 - Navigation system (included in C30 multimedia pkg)
$476 - 300-Watt Dynaudio system (650-Watt Dynaudio system included in C30 multimedia pkg)
$750 - destination
So now we're down to a $1K difference, but the C30 price includes the following items not available on the GTI:
HD radio -std
Electronic climate control -std
Dual zone climate control - std
Rainsensor - Climate pkg
IAQS - Climate pkg
Headlight washers - Climate pkg
Keyless entry and drive - Preferred pkg
Power adjustable driver w/3 postion memory - Preferred pkg
Power adjustable front passenger seat - Preferred pkg
5 yr/60K miles warranty instead of 3 yr/36K
5 yr scheduled maintenance, wear and tear coverage and roadside assistance
You started with the C30 R-Design which has leather standard, so the total drops to $33,650.
The price of the 2-door GTI with similar options is $32,656:
$23489 - 2-dr base GTI 200 hp/207 lbs-ft
$2795 - Autobahn package (leather, sunroof, sport seats)
$1110 - auto transmission
$1596 - 18-inch wheels (std on C30 R-Design)
$700 - Bi-Xenon headlights
$1750 - Navigation system (included in C30 multimedia pkg)
$476 - 300-Watt Dynaudio system (650-Watt Dynaudio system included in C30 multimedia pkg)
$750 - destination
So now we're down to a $1K difference, but the C30 price includes the following items not available on the GTI:
HD radio -std
Electronic climate control -std
Dual zone climate control - std
Rainsensor - Climate pkg
IAQS - Climate pkg
Headlight washers - Climate pkg
Keyless entry and drive - Preferred pkg
Power adjustable driver w/3 postion memory - Preferred pkg
Power adjustable front passenger seat - Preferred pkg
5 yr/60K miles warranty instead of 3 yr/36K
5 yr scheduled maintenance, wear and tear coverage and roadside assistance
12-01-2010, 11:36 PM
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12-01-2010, 11:41 PM
#118
I shoot people
I really like the C30... it's just too bad it's soooo pricey... I'd rather have an Audi A3 for about the same price
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