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. Volvo continues its' Custom Build ordering process, allowing the customer to select almost any combination of options.

The 2009 Volvo C30 carries over from 2008, adding the R-Design package.

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.

The 2011 Volvo C30 has new, sportier styling and a sport 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. A Sport Package on the T5 R-Design offers a more aggressive suspension. For 2011, instead of many separate options Volvo has combined the most popular options into packages.

The 2011 Volvo C30 carves out a distinct personality with angled lines, and a new-look front fascia and headlamps and a C30 exclusive new pattern grille.