2008 Volvo C30 Overview

Introduction

The Volvo C30 is the company's first venture into a new segment of young consumers. This affordable sporty hatchback is designed to provide an exciting drive for a great price.

The C30 seats up to four passengers within its hatchback design. It is front-wheel drive and has a sporty front MacPherson strut/rear multilink suspension. It is powered by a 227 hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline five cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic. The safety features remain up to Volvo's excellent standards with front-, side-, side-curtain airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, whiplash protection, side-impact protection, and stability traction control.

The Volvo C30 is a brand new model for 2008.

The Volvo C30 has smooth styling and a dynamic chassis. This sporty four-seater combines an exciting drive with Volvo's customary safety features.

Available in T5 and R-Design trims the front-wheel drive C30 has a sporty front MacPherson strut/rear multi-link suspension. Powered by a 227-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder engine, it is matched with a six-speed manual transmission or five-speed Geartronic automatic. The safety features are up to Volvo's excellent standards with six airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, whiplash protection, side-impact protection, and stability traction control. For 2010 Volvo has introduced several packages combining the most popular options.

The 2010 Volvo C30 carries over from 2009.