For years, Volvos had a reputation for being, well, a bit stodgy. One look at the Volvo C30, however, and you’ll know this all-new compact coupe is anything but.
Sure, the C30 comes with all the solid, sensible engineering you’d expect from a Volvo. But forget the tweed blazers and button-down shirts image and think T-shirts and jeans. In other words, this hip, sporty Swedish sizzler is tailor-made for young (and young-at-heart) driving enthusiasts.
The C30’s small size, combined with a 227-horsepower, twin-turbocharged inline five-cylinder engine and slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission, make it more entertaining to drive than just about any Volvo in recent memory. Load one up from the long list of personalization options—including 20 different styles of alloy wheels, a dozen interior color combinations, and a 650-watt, 10-speaker Dynaudio surround sound system—and you’re likely to forget all about Volvo’s responsible reputation.
Better still is the fact that, regardless of how much fun you’re having behind the steering wheel, you can still feel confident that you made a prudent purchase. The C30 returns decent fuel economy numbers and is packed with all our must-have safety features including antilock brakes, electronic stability control, six airbags, active front head restraints, and more.
All of which leads us to conclude that the C30 is a car that proves it’s possible to be both fun-loving and practical.
5-speed automatic transmission
Xenon headlights
Front fog lights
Power sunroof
Power retractable outside mirrors
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Blind spot warning system
Ultrasonic rear parking assist
Automatic climate control
Power-adjustable front seats
Leather upholstery
Memory feature for driver’s seat
Heated front seats
Keyless entry/start
Universal garage door opener
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass
Cruise control
Trip computer
Cargo area cover
Alarm system
Bluetooth hands-free cell phone compatibility
DVD-based navigation system
650-watt Dynaudio surround sound system with 10 speakers
Sirius satellite radio
Six-disc CD changer
iPod integration
Safety features
/*Antilock Brakes:*/|Standard|/*Brake Assist:*/|Standard|/*Electronic Stability Control:*/|Standard|/*Traction Control:*/|Standard|/*Multistage Front Airbags:*/|Standard|/*Side-Impact Airbags:*/|Standard|/*Side-Curtain Airbags:*/|Standard|/*Active Front Head Restraints:*/|Standard|/*Height Adjustable Shoulder Belts:*/|Not available|/*Safety Belt Pretensioners:*/|Standard|/*Center Rear Shoulder Belt:*/|Not available|/*Childproof Rear Door Locks:*/|Not available|/*Daytime Running Lights:*/|Standard|/*Tire Pressure Monitor:*/|Standard
Standard features
/*C30 T5:*/
17-inch alloy wheels
Daytime running lights
Power-adjustable, heated outside mirrors
Intermittent windshield wipers
Rear window washer/wiper
Rear defroster
Rear fog light
Air conditioning with filter
Cloth upholstery
Seatback storage pockets
45/45-split rear seatbacks
Keyless entry
Power windows
Power door locks
Outside temperature display
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Tilt/telescope-adjustable steering column
Leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob
Floor mats
160-watt AM/FM/CD stereo with 6 speakers
Auxiliary audio input jack
/*C30 R-Design adds:*/
18-inch alloy wheels
Front/rear spoilers and side skirts
Sport-tuned suspension
Large polished exhaust tip
Leather upholstery
Cruise control
650-watt Dynaudio surround sound system with 10 speakers
Sirius satellite radio
Warranty
/*Bumper-to-bumper:*/|4 years/50,000 miles|/*Powertrain:*/|4 years/50,000 miles|/*Corrosion:*/|12 years/Unlimited miles|/*Roadside Assistance:*/|4 years/Unlimited miles
