Volvo C30

Volvo C30 is developing a hybrid

Volvo takes caring environment for a long time. Even before its revolutionary Lambda probe (introduced in the late'70s), the manufacturer of Gothenburg and tried to create cars as clean as possible. This responsible enterprise policy remains one of the signs of Volvo, and shows it is the news today, we spoke of a hybrid version of its Volvo C30. The system used by the compact seems quite similar to the Ford Airstream, being composed of a battery pack and a diesel engine as a generator. In addition, the car can also plug into an electrical outlet to be charged at night. Only with batteries, this Volvo C30 green can go between 50 and 60 km, after which activates the combustion engine to continue proporcionándo energy.

The Volvo C30 will be part of the Michelin Challenge Bibendum, and engineers during their course of the battered company will try to make sure that the (possible) production model will arrive at dealers without mechanical defects. There are no details on whether the hybrid system used has been developed entirely by Volvo or whether this is a solution for Ford, although either could be a joint effort designed for all brands of the U.S. manufacturer.

Volvo could be preparing a C30R

After learn that Volvo will manufacture a version of the Volvo C30 family, we can only know when to arrive by the model of high performance. The announcement of the new Focus RS has reason to talk to kids Swedespeed, who claimed to have heard rumors about a possible Volvo C30R. At the moment is little more than pure speculation, but to materialize, the Volvo C30 boldest should equip a 300 hp engine with power and traction to all four wheels.

One reason for hope is that Ford Focus RS does not sell in the United States, which incidentally is the largest market for Volvo. This shortage could force the company to fill the hole with a new product, but belongs to another brand. Does the Volvo C30R? As far as we are concerned, is already taking.

Love and hate: Volvo and its ad campaign for the C30

While the Volvo C30 to us we liked a lot, it appears that the vehicle has tended to arouse reactions of love and hatred alike in recent salons where he has submitted. Taking this into consideration, Volvo has launched an advertising campaign that leverages the polarized views on the Volvo C30 to promote it. Using the phrase "That's one view. What is yours?", Branding him ask people what they think about the Hatchback.

The campaign includes 16 commercials and began to be issued in Britain. Freewill (Once on the site go to the link that says higher Cinema).

The agency responsible for the campaign was the London EuroRSCG Fuel. According to them, the sole aim was to ensure that young buyers think of Volvo. The results have been very good, because people had been identified with the messages, which make clear that the Volvo C30 does not please everyone.

Prices of the Volvo C30 for Spain

Volvo Cars Spain has just given some details about the new compact brand, which will reach the Spanish market in the coming weeks with a very complete range and varied.

The range of engines in the Spanish market is as follows:

Volvo C30 1.6i 100 hp
Volvo C30 1.8i 125 hp
Volvo C30 2.0i 145 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i 170 hp
Volvo C30 2.5iT 220 hp
Volvo C30 1.6d 110 hp
Volvo C30 2.0d 136 hp
Volvo C30 D5 Aut. 180 hp

As for prices, Kinetic cost versions:

Volvo C30 1.6i 16v € 20,500
Volvo C30 1.8i 16v € 22,450
Volvo C30 2.0i 16v € 24,200
Volvo C30 2.4i 20v € 25,970
Volvo C30 1.6d € 23,400
Volvo C30 2.0d € 25,000
Volvo C30 D5 Aut. € 29,913

Mommentum cost versions:

Volvo C30 1.6i 16v € 22,800
Volvo C30 1.8i 16v € 24,845
Volvo C30 2.0i 16v € 26,595
Volvo C30 2.4i 20v € 28,365
Volvo C30 2.5 T5 32,000 €
Volvo C30 1.6d € 25,700
Volvo C30 2.0d € 27,300
Volvo C30 D5 Aut. € 32,308

And finally, prices for the most complete Summum:

Volvo C30 1.6i 16v € 25,400
Volvo C30 1.8i 16v € 27,550
Volvo C30 2.0i 16v € 29,300
Volvo C30 2.4i 20v € 31,070
Volvo C30 2.5 T5 34,780 €
Volvo C30 1.6d € 28,300
Volvo C30 2.0d € 29,900
Volvo C30 D5 Aut. € 35,013

Change the nature of your C30 with stickers official Volvo

I could think of that is a joke on April 1 with some delay, but if you go to page Swedish Volvo can check with your own eyes. As from Monday next, the owners of a Volvo C30 in Sweden may change the nature of their respective cars commissioning one of 20 games away and put stickers displayed in its online catalog. The designs are as striking as you see, ranging from classic wooden panels, patches of pink camouflage. The films seem to cover the entire adhesive abroad, and not only do not damage the vehicle body, but that the protected during the last two years that stuck. The price of these curious chubasqueros multicolor is 17,850 kronor, who come to be 1,900 euros per shift.

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Volvo prepared three versions of the C30 very special for SEM

As you know, the Volvo C30 we have loquitos since it was presented as a conceptual model in the Hall of Detroit, 2006, and can not be said that his version of production do something to curb our salivary glands. For what it is, it seems that Volvo is also quite excited with his new model, as the Swedish brand has delivered three units to as many coaches to do with them what they want for SEM, one of the most citations Significant tuning worldwide.

The first coach of the list is IPD (lowercase), which has managed to get 400 horses of Volvo C30 thanks to a supercharged. Inside, the driver can relax with audio equipment courtesy of Alpine and Apple. The control also falls short, and is improved compared to standard model with a fully adjustable suspension and bigger brakes around. The touch-patriotic funny what puts a foreign painted with the Swedish flag.

The HEICO Volvo C30 is focused for enthusiasts of outdoor activities, which explains its involvement in the design of the manufacturer of Burton snowboards. HEICO plans to turn the Volvo C30 into a kind of backpack with four-wheel-drive for the more adventurous, the only thing we know about this project by the brief description provided by Volvo.

The latest jobs runs at the hands of evolved, a company that has already worked with Volvo in the past to create some show cars. The Evolve Volvo C30 is described as a combination of "stunning beauty" with "some amazing performance capabilities." As always, talk is cheap (especially when all you need is a drawing), but evolved raises a question that makes us dribble the canines; What would happen if they end up in a blender to a Formula 1 and a Volvo C30? Mmm ...

Volvo C30 could launch a five-door

It seems that to increase sales significantly, Volvo could be planning a variant of five gates of Volvo C30, the Swedish compact design and unique that has been so well received in some European markets.

Based on the platform of the Ford Focus, the Volvo C30 could change slightly in appearance, especially in the area eventually will be launched later if the option of five doors. According to Magnus Jonsson, Vice President of Research and Development Department of Volvo, "the new model would be less visually attractive from the standpoint of design but we are considering an expansion of the range."

At present the range Volvo C30 consists only of the bodywork of three doors looking coupé, with gasoline and diesel engines and powers between 100 and 220 hp. It offers three trim levels plus one sport called R Line.

Paris Motor Show: Photos officers and the presentation of the Volvo C30

Volvo introduced the Volvo C30 Hatchback, which is very similar to the car we have seen in other rooms in the past months. Not like that has something wrong. Smaller than the S40, this Hatchback based on the Mazda3 has 220 hp and 320 Nm with the option of an engine turbo-charged five-cylinder in-line 2.5 liter. Although it is a bit heavy, reaching the 1,404 kg, driving should be good. From sports and fun style is made to grow penetration demographic under the current Volvo. As far as is clear from the press material delivered by the brand, Volvo wants us to know that the reduction in size, does not mean a sacrifice in terms of security for passengers.

The Volvo C30, winner of 2007 in Holland Auto1

Little by little we know the outcome country Auto1 2007, a trophy of the European level that gives the press Group Autobild and que ha ido gaining importance in the automotive world.

The result in the Dutch market, after the votes had already been made public: Volvo, with its first compact after many years, has taken the largest number of votes. Thus, the Volvo C30 gets the victory.

Among other models, the Volvo has exceeded the new Ford S-Max and the Opel Corsa, a subcompacto which came with very good foot in the old continent, with sales exceeding initial forecasts.

Undecided: Volvo reduces the number of models based on the C30

If you were valuing the purchase of a Volvo C30 but was not yet released this model that both were expecting, so sorry. With the global economy at a time when something thicker and more specialized variants losing its attractiveness in the eyes of accountants, it seems that Volvo has been forced to reduce future range of Volvo C30 to avoid major losses. That's at least what it says MotorAuthority.

Initially it was believed the insurance Volvo V30 and Volvo XC30, but in the end it seems that we should settle for the first. A cancellation of the unborn Volvo C30 R will join the todocamino, thus leaving us with the Volvo C30 more conventional in their body, possibly the most profitable in the short term ... and also less risky. The family always gave him either a Volvo, so if you had to save one, that should be the five gates. That said, this information contradicts the efforts Volvo to expand its range of compact, although as things stand within the Ford group would not hand in the fire by anyone. Demos time to time.

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Spain: New Volvo C30 Base

To advertise a price more attractive and also made available to more people the Volvo C30, Volvo has just put up for sale in Spain finishing a level that has no basic name only and that is associated with smaller engines, both petrol and diesel in.

The equipment series is correct, but miss quite a few elements that do carry some of its rivals in the same price. The most important provision:

ABS + EBD
ESP stability control (DSTC)
Airbags front, side and curtain
Power windows front
Close centralized command
Driver Information System (IDIS)
Steering
Air conditioning
Electric mirrors
Reposabrazos front
Coverslip flexible
Folding rear seats
Indicators of outside temperature
Prices are recommended:

Volvo C30 1.6i 100 hp € 19,495
Volvo C30 1.6d 109 hp € 21,995
Tags: base, C30, spain, volvo

Hall Frankfurt 2007: Volvo C30 Concept Efficiency

Concept, yes, but only in name, because Volvo itself has been responsible for this to make it very clear what Volvo C30 will be released shortly. Possibly one of the main arguments to bring the production to find in Sweden, bastion of the manufacturer and country where the government subsidizes the purchase of vehicles with juicy green figure of 10,000 crowns (just over 1,000 euros).

Their reduced consumption of 4.5 liters of diesel per 100 km is possible thanks to a series of small changes that not much would it separately, but in sum, make the Volvo C30 Efficiency in one of the most compact available within austere its category. These 400-ml saves against the Volvo C30 1.6D resulted in a significant reduction in emissions, and leave CO2 emissions below the 120 g / km. All this is due to seemingly simple things such as the use of low-resistance tires, a suspension lower oil low friction for the transmission and several aerodynamic elements not available in the conventional model, including a rear diffuser (which above do not feel anything wrong), and some tires covered by a metal emalla to reduce drag. Because these changes are of little importance, the surcharge over the conventional model should not feel too much on the kidneys, being offset by savings in visits to the gas station. That, and subsidies, which are never wrong.

Special version of the Volvo C30 with a consumption of less than 4.5 l/100km

In parallel to the interests of Volvo Cars for biofuels and hybrid technology, are conducted continuously energy efficiency improvements in traditional transmissions of the company.
The special version of the Volvo C30, called Efficiency, has a fuel consumption of less than 4.5 litres/100 km and a CO2 emissions below 120 g / km.
In addition, Volvo Cars will launch a Powershift gearbox that reduces fuel consumption by about 8 percent.

"We are firmly committed to reducing fuel consumption in our traditional engines of petrol and diesel. Thus, steadily reduce the total level of Volvo CO2 emissions across our range of models, "said Magnus Jonsson, Senior Vice President of Research and Development Volvo Cars.
In 2008 Volvo Cars will launch a Volvo C30 with a turbo engine of 1.6 liters and 105 hp and a fuel consumption of less than 4.5 litres/100 km.
Experts from Volvo Cars have managed to reduce fuel consumption by over 0.4 litres/100 km from 4.9 l/100km, which is the official figure for the Volvo C30 1.6D which is currently available on the market. Moved to CO2 emissions, this is a reduction of 129 g / km to less than 120g.
"It is a science of small adjustments and benefits. We have designed many systems and details on a car model to accommodate all variants of engines from diesel to the smallest unit of gasoline more powerful. This provides opportunities for accurate adjustments for individual variations of engines, especially in the smaller alternatives, "said Magnus Jonsson.

A variety of measures within four main areas
It has succeeded in reducing fuel consumption through measures in four main areas:
• Aerodynamics. The Efficiency has a height reduced chassis, a new rear roof spoiler, a new rear bumper, plates to the underside, engine cooling and optimized 16-inch wheels so aerodynamically optimized.
• It reduces the rolling resistance thanks to a new generation of low-friction tires
• Marches longer. The alternative of excepcional gearbox has revised marches in the 3 rd, 4 th and 5 th march.
• Improving the effectiveness of the train engine. This includes a new oil transmission of low friction, optimizing the assistance of the servodirección and optimizing the management of the engine.
The Volvo C30 will also feature special visual elements that enhance its unique character.

Subsidy in Sweden
In Sweden, a car with a conventional carbon dioxide emissions of 120 g / km or lower is considered an ecological car. This entitles individuals to buyers of new cars to a state subsidy of 10,000 kronor (SEK).
"These measures are positive for both the client and for the environment. The owner of the car gets a Volvo C30 with the same feeling and sporty appearance, with the added advantage of an even greater fuel savings and in some countries, fiscal incentives. At the same time, carbon dioxide emissions are reduced by about 8 percent, "explains Magnus Jonsson.

Powershift reduces consumption by 8 percent
In early 2008, Volvo Cars will launch a new gearbox with the function called Powershift.
Powershift reduces fuel consumption by about 8 percent compared with automatic transmissions today. It will be available in the Volvo C30, Volvo S40 and Volvo V50 with engine turbo 2-litre (2.0D).
Put simply, one could say that the Powershift consists of two manual gearboxes working in parallel and are controlled by different clutches. As there is no interruption in the delivery of the pair during the gear-changing process, changes are instantaneous and level of efficiency is higher.

Progress in petrol and diesel engines
When Volvo Cars introduced continuous improvements in its other gasoline and diesel engines, the environment is always in the spotlight.
For petrol engines, experts are examining how the company can be improved even more direct injection technology and are also considering a more advanced control of the mixture of air / fuel and the control valve.
"When it comes to diesel engines, fuel consumption is not the biggest challenge. In this case, the biggest challenge is to meet the increasing demands on regulated emissions such as nitrogen oxides and particles, without jeopardizing the already low fuel consumption of diesel engines, "said Magnus Jonsson.
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Five-star Euro NCAP for the Volvo C30

One of the newest models of the Swedish firm Volvo has just passed with an excellent result of the crash tests performed by the Euro NCAP. We speak of Volvo C30, the compact four-seater newly introduced in Europe.

According to the agency, the Volvo C30 has achieved the highest score in the protection for adults, while the worst grades went to the protection for pedestrians, with one of four possible stars.

With regard to child protection, have been four out of five stars achieved by Volvo. Among the points in favour of Volvo have included elements such as ISOFIX anchorages, the ability to disconnect the airbag of the driver or the notice of safety belt.

Volvo C30: Does the concept materializes?

Volvo is so postmodern ... On page global company we can find the section of a newspaper imaginary engine in which reads "Concept Car Come to Life?" (translatable to The Concept Car Takes Life?), on a photograph of Volvo C30 obscured possibly see in Detroit next month.

The Volvo C30 three-door Volvo will be the smallest in the history of the brand and its design is strongly inspired by the concepts 3CC and SCC. And as with all Volvo, the Volvo C30 drive should be as safe as being at home, if not more.

The production model of Volvo C30 should arrive at dealerships next year.

First photograph of the Volvo C30

While we were fighting with the server Autoblog eating sweets and Christmas as if it were not there tomorrow, ignores the fact that the differential had an image of the next Volvo C30, which will be presented in January at the Detroit Chamber.

The compact Volvo will try to be a gap between the models of high-end segment, as the A3 or the Series 1, and for that we will use the excellent architecture C1 Ford already holds the 40 Volvo V50 sedan and the family as well as Focus II and the Mazda 3. As rumors, its design is based around the concepts and S3CC SCC, which in turn took inspiration from classic Volvo P1800 ES.

It is expected that the Volvo C30 is put on sale in 2007 with a four-cylinder engine and sixteen valves and 2.5 with the charismatic five-cylinder Volvo that can be found in the S40. It also shuffled the possibility of a hybrid engine.

The American team will travel to Autoblog Hall Detroit, from where you provide more information on this and other models.

Pre-Hall Frankfurt: Volvo C30 Efficiency

Volvo wants to remind you that the immediate future of the industry does not pass by hybrids and hydrogen. The Swedish manufacturer is still working on their engines normally internal explosion, but intends to give a new twist to the issue of nut with his Volvo C30 Efficiency, a variant of the compact that seeks to find lower consumption using the philosophy and applied by Volkswagen models Bluemotion .

The Volvo C30 Efficiency drink diesel at a rate of 4.5 liters per 100 km, 0.4 liters less than the 1.6 turbo model normal. To achieve this attractive figure, employing various techniques. In mechanics, for example, makes use of oil low friction for transmission and electronic control unit has been rescheduled. The marches have also been adjusted, elongated from the third and rubber shoes contain four low-resistance, another common trick to minimize consumption. Finally, Volvo C30 has done more slippery in the air lowering the suspension, adding a new rear spoiler, a redesigned bumpers and even special panels to the underside. By optimizing up has optimized the shape of your tires.

In addition to dramatically reduce consumption, the engine of Volvo C30 Efficiency also pollutes less, with lower CO2 emissions to 120 grams per kilometre. The idea seems simple; what romperte head when looking for solutions complex optimizations small enough to save nearly half a litre?

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More information and photos of the Volvo C30

Volvo has brought forward some information about its new compact model, called Volvo C30 after the leaking of some photos over the Internet a few days ago. The presentation by the Swedish company was originally scheduled for tomorrow on 25 July.

The new Volvo C30 is a compact that takes the basic mechanics of the Ford Focus and are expected to sell around 65,000 a year units annually. It keeps the air in front of family Volvo while current pace, very peculiar enough to remember the 480 which was marketed until 1996.

This model has been designed mainly for singles or young couples without children modern and dynamic. With 4.22 meters in length, is the smallest Volvo is currently -22 cm less than one-S40.

Inside the Volvo C30 is designed for four people, with independent multirregulables seats. The dashboard and controls almost all are similar to those of S40, although some details are unique to this model. To reach all possible public taste, Volvo offer three different lines of decoration.

Mechanically, it may choose to start in the engines of 100 hp Ford Focus 1.6i known until the 220 hp variant of the T5. In the diesel version of access is the 1.6d with 110 hp while the ceiling will be the D5 with 180 hp. Later, it plans to complete the range of engines to offer a variety similar to that in the current S40/V50.

Geneva Motor Show: Volvo C30 Concept

A new concept, as seen in Detroit, which brings forward the compact with which the Swedish brand Volvo wants to compete in the best-selling segment of the European market.

Many years of absence will be into oblivion when the Volvo C30, which takes the basis of the Focus, Mazda3 or S40 among others, is placed on the market with its peculiar aesthetic, estraña among the rest of the cars by a rear, which is novelty, not ceases to be a very "Volvo", which valued the unconditional safe of the mark.

Alberto Ballestín, Autoblog Spanish correspondent in Geneva Motor Show says, "This car is a real beauty, even with the paint scheme of white-brown. I do not know how to explain it, but it seems a classic example of Swedish design, clean and without unnecessary complications. Very stylish. The best thing is that unlike other cars conceptual, whose panels are assembled poorly or have problems of adjustments, the Volvo C30 was almost identical in appearance to a car production. In my opinion, if I have to assess the only aspect to the Volvo C30 destroza BMW 1 Series, which should be its most direct competitor. "

The range of engines, although not official, should be similar to that known in the Volvo S40 and Volvo V50, so the range of powers in gasoline parties to the bloc's 100 hp to 260 hp 1.6i of the 2.4i Turbo which carries the concept. In diesel, the range should include the 1.6d with 109 hp and 2.0d of 136cv. Possibly, the 2.4 D5 with 180 hp in this range but for now, any information on final versions is pure speculation.

The Volvo C30 increasingly takes more shape

This photo is a spy of the Volvo C30, which was introduced as a concept at the Detroit Automobile Chamber. The photo shows Hatchback premium to the Swedish company with almost no camouflage in the snow. It is requested that the Volvo C30 borrowed several things the Volvo S40 small sedan, including parts of the engine. The rear of the Volvo C30, recalls the back window of Hatchback P1800ES of the early 70, and clear the interior also copied to Volvo S40, including the dashboard of the saloon.

Auto Express also expected to leave a Volvo C30 R version but in high-performance (at least for the European market), the model include a 2.4 liter engine turbo five-cylinder in line with an output of 260 hp, 19-inch tires, a suspension harder and Brembo brakes.

We will be at the Paris Motor Show in September when the production version made its official debut.

The Volvo C30 uncovered

The newspaper Dagens Nyheter has published the first images of the Volvo C30, Volvo concept for the Automobile Chamber of Detroit. Apparently Volvo sought to launch the material on January 4, but an error of the press department of Volvo Spain has uncovered surprise. The photographs, which reveal fully the car before its presentation in public, show a compact 100% Volvo, the Swedish stylistic roots that like the followers of the mark.

The Volvo C30 is a study of ways (very inspired by the classic 1800 ES), but as we read the final model should be very similar to the concept. The Volvo C30 has been designed for drivers singles or couples without children who need a car that will serve as a means of transport to go to work or to the gym. Come on, very utilitarian. With this vocation as functional surprised its strong engine, a 2.4 at 260 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque, not to mention its huge 19-inch tires. Fortunately, the Volvo C30 production will have smaller engines, including a 1.6 diesel.

The final model will be shown this fall at the Salon de l'Automobile in Paris.

Brazil: reaches the Volvo C30

The vehicle more youthful Volvo, the Volvo C30, began its journey in Brazil commercial these days with three mechanical gasoline, a fairly complete equipment and most importantly, a line that will not leave anyone indifferent.

The engines available in this country are:

Volvo C30 2.0i 16v 145 hp (89,933 real / 44,216 dollars)
Volvo C30 2.4i 20v 170 hp (113,900 real / $ 56,000)
Volvo C30 2.5i 5cilindros 220 hp T5 (133,900 real / 65,852 dollars)

Manufactured in Belgium, the new Volvo C30 will not have a forecast sales of very high, since only 300 units are planned for 2008-which, taking into account the volume of sales of the current edition in Brazil, representing 30% -.

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First photos of the Volvo C30 final

At first, the first photographs and details of the new compact Swedish iban to be unveiled the next day on July 25, but leaks on the Internet will allow us to see how the new model in its final statement.

Very similar to the concept, the Volvo C30 remains very faithful outlines displayed in the concept that anticipated this model. The front has the air of a typical family who recently Volvo has given its products, with some headlamps and grille similar to those used in the Volvo S40 and Volvo V50.

If we go to the rear, we found a car that recalls the late pleasantly 480, a model that revolutionized in his time for their innovative design and yet strange. The interior presents no changes regarding the Volvo S40, with a dash of very good quality and a center console with a very thin hollow after she objects to deposit.

Mechanically we can not advance the ultimate range, but almost certainly will keep many engines already seen in Focus, which shares a platform. However, we do not believe that the two missing diesel known in the Volvo S40 and Focus-1.6d 110 hp and 136 hp-2.0d nor the 100-hp 1.6i as access to the range.

We will have more information in his official presentation at the end of the month of the new rival to the BMW 1 Series or the Audi A3.

Spain: Volvo C30 Flexifuel

Already on sale in the Spanish market the new Volvo C30 Flexifuel, a model engine and technology shares with the Ford Focus Flexifuel. So far, only a mechanical 1.8 liter with 125 hp is available.

Thanks to the changes to the engine, the new Flexifuel can refuel ethanol or unleaded gasoline interchangeably, which would also improve the autonomy allows lowering CO2 emissions into the environment.

For Spain is offered with three trim levels already available in other versions of the range:

Kinetic 23,000 €
Mommetum 25,395 €
Summum 28,100 €

Auto Air conditioning, ESP, multiple airbags, leather steering wheel, electric package, power steering, two independent rear seats, and so on. elements are standard.

Tags: C30, spain, FlexiFuel, volvo

Video: Volvo C30

Our fellow Autoblog in English prepared a video of the upcoming Volvo C30 Hatchback, which will be officially presented at the Salon de l'Automobile in Paris in September. The car looks even better in moving pictures. Although opinions on the beauty of Volvo C30 are divided, the team will be saved Autoblog opinion until one of our envoys see you live in Paris.

In a related news, Autoblog received an invitation by Volvo to give a look at the mark during the SEM 2006. Two photos included in the email were Volvo C30, which indicate that Volvo would be targeting the market of accessories and tuning with this new compact.

Rumor: Volvo already has a C30 R. .. but does not have its launch

Volvo already gave him a good brochazo testosterone to Volvo C30 with the presentation of the R-Design package, but unfortunately the hormone treatment remained in the aesthetic. Now comes the news that the Swedish firm has developed a prototype that, with the five-cylinder engine of the Focus RS and a new turbocharger, is capable of delivering the disproportionate figure of 350 hp. And not only that: besides, this seemingly model tests would be equipped with traction at all four wheels, ensuring optimal control at all times. The problem is that according AutoTelegraaf, there are no plans to bring production.

Considering that the range R was canceled some time ago, this unit for internal use may be a pitch aimed at executives to reconsider its decision. Nothing easy, taking into account the political circumstances (emissions) and economic (oil) with which currently have to deal high-performance models.

Tags: C30, C30 R, C30R, Volvo, Volvo C30, VolvoC30

The Volvo C30 helps the Swedish firm to grow

The arrival of the Volvo C30 has come to the Swedish firm as a gift, since the growing demand model is creating even waiting lists. In some countries, like Spain, and is modelled on the best-selling signature on a monthly basis.

A complete range of engines, with powers between 100 and 220 hp and 109 petrol and diesel at 180 hp, plus the three trim levels and a wide range of options to customize the taste of the consumer and create a vehicle as car completely.

The registrations of Volvo C30 in the first six months of 2007 in some countries are:

Germany 3,378
Italy 3,070
Spain 2,301
Sweden 2,200
Netherlands 2,160
France 1,875
The arrival in other markets like the U.S. or Japan, certainly does increase even more demand. In Canada, for example, already has enrolled 525 units.

Tags: success, C30, volvo

Spain: Now available with the Volvo C30 D5 manual

So far Volvo offered the most powerful diesel version of the Volvo C30 only associated with an automatic change with the possibility of handling sequentially. From now on you can buy a box with six-speed manual.

The combination of D5 block with 180 hp and manually change allows boast of high performance, with a maximum speed of 225 km / h and an acceleration of 0 to 100 km / h in 7.7 seconds. In terms of consumption, the average is 6.2 l/100 approved, with CO2 emissions of 164 g / km.

Prices for the new version are:

Volvo C30 D5 Mommentum 30,010 €
Volvo C30 D5 Summum 32,219 €

Regarding the version with automatic change, is around 2,000 € cheaper, something that is much note in the final fare.

Tags: C30, d5, manual volvo

The Volvo C30 will have a version Wagon

Our friends from World Car Fans were able to talk to a representative of Volvo last week in the Hall of Helsinki, Maran during and after a while, got sonsacarle that the Swedish manufacturer intends to launch a version of its Volvo C30 family.

The five-door version will be based on the same platform Hatchback all know that (in turn shared with the Mazda3 and Ford Focus), and try to compete directly with the Audi A3 Sportback. Nothing surprising, seeing that the Volvo C30 is also a rival to A3 in the compact category. We still do not know how they call the new model, so your assumptions can be as valid as ours.

If you want to see the possible aspect that will have this new ranch that is not nearly such, just click on the curtailment of the right to cover illustration created for World Car Fans.

Tags: C30, five doors, CincoPuertas, family ranch, volvo

Spy photos of the Volvo C30

Two Volvo C30 hatchbacks were seen circulating in England, where a photographer could take some photos of intrusive new model that is being constructed to be sold in the U.S.. With a launch scheduled for the Salon International de l'Automobile in Detroit, this small Volvo will be built on the platform of Ford's C1 and is scheduled to leave for sale in the U.S. as a 2007 model.

Mega Gallery: Volvo C30

Ok, nothing new under the sun concerning the Volvo C30, only this week that the manufacturer delivered a new series of photos of the model, which coincides with the launch of Hatchback in Australia. Being a favorite team Autoblog, but we could not share with you the new material.

The new gallery includes 93 pictures to a size big enough to fill the desktop PC. Where are the pictures? As always, after the jump ...

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Photo Are spy: Volvo C30

Swedespeed has a fairly clear picture of a Volvo C30 completely naked in the distribution center that the manufacturer has in Gothenburg, Sweden. Nothing quite surprising anyway, since they have long offered the Volvo official photos and we can see it in two weeks in Paris. Apart from the curiously flowery design of their tires (new seem), there is very little to say of the new compact does not know already.

More photos and some impressions within two weeks, from Paris.

Detroit 2006: Volvo C30 Concept

Chris has responded to "uncover" the Volvo C30, Volvo's new concept. This beautiful compact uses the engine turbo five-cylinder Volvo, capable of producing 260 hp and 350 Nm of torque, driven through a six-speed manual shift.

"Our purpose was to impregnate Volvo C30 Design Concept with a dose of forms in a robust and compact version sports," says design director of Volvo Cars Design, Steve Mattin. Well done, because the Volvo C30 is one of our favorite models from Detroit.

The production model of the Volvo C30 will be introduced later in the Salon de l'Automobile in Paris, to be held in September.

More information and images after the link.

The Volvo C30 project - aimed at customers with a dynamic urban lifestyle frenetic

With the new Volvo C30 Design Concept, Volvo Cars offers the world an appetizer Project Volvo C30 - whose aim is to give the group its customers young and dynamic "own" Volvo.
"We are aware that there are many young and successful people who are attracted by our brand, but who can not find a model in our range that exactly suits their tastes and lifestyle. The Volvo C30 design concept was developed specifically for this group, "says Fredrik Arp, president and CEO of Volvo Cars.

During the evolution of Project Volvo C30, Volvo Cars organized studies of customers in several European countries. It invited the young urbanites with prodigious careers and lifestyles intense to give his opinion on the car's design and technical content.

For an active life in the city
Volvo focused primarily on singles sexes and couples without children, who viewed the car as a tool to enjoy their frenetic lifestyle. When you buy clothes, decorate the house or buy household appliances, design and brand are especially important factors also choose your car according to the same criteria.

"These customers move at a rapid pace between home, work, appointments, the gym and their favourite restaurants and nightclubs. Many of them describe their ideal car as a utility - a dynamic car that carried them from here to there. It is set in attractive design and properties driving entertainment and normally do not usually go more than two people in the car, "says Håkan Abrahamsson, Project Director of Volvo C30.

Inspired by design SCC
The study confirmed that Volvo customers had taken the right path. A sporty design with two doors, four individual seats and lines inspired by the Volvo Safety Concept Car, makes the future production model in a good competitor in a segment where the competition for clients is fierce.

"The study of Milan, one participant said: 'At last a new option exciting in the segment, probably my first Volvo.' It's an excellent reflection of our ambition for the Volvo C30 Project," says Håkan Abrahamsson.

Presentation in Paris in 2006
The Volvo C30 Design Concept, which will be discussed in the Chamber of Automotive Detroit, offers a foretaste of what we see in the future production model. The new Volvo C30 will be formally presented at the Chamber of Automotive Paris in September 2006 and the vehicle will be launched so successively throughout the world since the end of next year.

"The Volvo C30 will play an important role in fulfilling our goal of growth in sales to 600,000 vehicles a year. It is crucial that we expand our range of models for customers with an active urban lifestyle can choose a Volvo with attractive right as soon as possible, "says Fredrik Arp.

Volvo Cars opens the doors of the future in the Chamber of Automotive Detroit in early January.

The Volvo C30 Design Concept gives clues about the possible appearance of the new Volvo C30, which will be presented in Paris in September 2006.
The Volvo C30 Design Concept is a vehicle sports two doors and four seats with a glass tailgate. The fine and modern aspect is shown in a combination of two contrasting colors, Quite White and Very Bronze. The design clearly reflects several elements of the Volvo Safety Concept Car.

"Our purpose was to impregnate Volvo C30 Design Concept with a dose of forms in a robust and compact version sports," says design director of Volvo Cars Design, Steve Mattin.

Tailgate inspired by the ES
The dynamic front is characterized by the angled headlamps and grille wide and low.
If you look at the vehicle side, the wheel and passes the line of sloping roof give the car a profile fast, emphasized by the extreme form of the boat tailgate glass.
The curvature of the rear shoulders is very pronounced and has been supplemented by the provision of lights tailgate in the form of a horseshoe and the tailgate glass.

"This tailgate glass unique and dynamic inspired by the classic Volvo P1800 ES and the SCC concept car. The provision of light is so unusual that never hesitate in front of the car carrying," says Steve Mattin.

Space for four people
The interior reinforces the nature of sports design concept Volvo C30. The individual rear seats with ample room for legs make the car into a true four-seater tourism. The rear seats are slightly centred, which means that passengers have the sense of space as well as good visibility to the front.
"The space between the seats also makes the sight of the central dashboard floating Superfine Volvo, visible from the rear through the tailgate glass," adds Steve Mattin.

Space for luggage - if necessary
The Volvo C30 Design Concept was designed for a category of customers who normally use only the front seats. The luggage space behind the attractive glass tailgate is designed to load things as briefcases and sports equipment, but also has capacity for larger loads if one or both fold rear seats.
Team sound first-class

A team of first-class sound is an important part of the driving experience. That is why the Volvo C30 Design Team Concept incorporates the Volvo Premium Sound, with 5x130 W digital amplifier ICE Alpine ®, Dolby Surround Pro Logic II ® and 10 loudspeakers from Dynaudio ® of Denmark.

Engine turbo five-cylinder with 260 hp
The Volvo C30 Concept Design, with 424 centimetres in front to rear, is only 23 centimeters shorter than the Volvo S40, but slightly wider (178 centimeters).
Beneath the bonnet of the Volvo C30 Design Concept rages an engine of 2.4 liter turbocharged five-cylinder. It offers the driver 260 hp at 5,500 rpm and maximum torque of 350 Nm between 2,100 and 5,000 revolutions. The car is equipped with a manual gearbox six speeds.

The Volvo C30 Design Concept accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 6 seconds and its top speed is electronically limited at 250 km / h.

It performs its promises
The aluminum wheels 19 "lead mounted Pirelli Corsa 225/35 R19 tyres. They include four piston brake of the mark portapinzas Brembo with aluminium and ventilated brake disks of 330 millimetres in the rear as in the lead.
"The characteristics of driving sports are something essential to attract this category of clientele. A car that radiates muscular agility must not disappoint when the client is placed behind the wheel," says Håkan Abrahamsson, the Volvo C30 project manager.

The Volvo C30 that most worked at the Pan American Games

Used during the recently concluded Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this small Volvo C30 radiocontrolado was used by judges to place jabalinas, discs, hammers and bring Rauda back to athletes. The body was built by hand by Volvo Cars and placed on a chassis work Nordic Sport. With two horsepower, the Volvo C30 can move at 20 mph with four discs, three jabalinas or two hammers, for a maximum of 14 kilos.