Comments on: Volvo C30 revision to appear at Frankfurt

By: Anthony B

Anthony B — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:15:54 +0000

My impression is that Volvo’s new “design language” is less articulate, more fussy, less distinctive and more “Persistence of Memory”-esque than before. As others have said, I agree that “Orange Flame” does not flatter the car. Why does Volvo have a penchant for selecting the worst colour in its range as the launch or signature colour? Remember the Maya Gold S60?

By: Iz

Iz — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:21:18 +0000

I really disagree with Volvo tacking on their new corporate look on all their models. Especially so soon, with no real or natural progression between them. The new XC60 was the start of their language, they should have waited and designed all new models to incorporate it, as opposed to just bodging the new look on every car.

The C70 pulled it off a little better, because it was an older car in their line up. However, looking at the C30 (which before was quite a handsome little looker), the new ‘face’ really doesn’t fit. Alas, it might be highly color/wheel dependent (which Volvos are increasingly becoming) because these photos really don’t flatter the car.

As always, will need an actual look in the flesh (metal?) for a proper judgement.

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:28:05 +0000

EDWARD CULLEN!

By: Mitch1

Mitch1 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:07:33 +0000

I prefered the old model significanlty more, this looks very bland, very volvoish

and that interior is dreadful

give me a xr5t

By: Wheelnut®™

Wheelnut®™ — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:36:45 +0000

I think the designers should have focussed more on the rear end. Whilst I like the look of most of the current range of Volvos.. I think that the rear end of the C-30 will date rather quickly.

I think now is the time to buy a Volvo whilst they are still a true Volvo – with their innovative features; and their renowned safety.. they are relatively good value for money

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:47:12 +0000

I liked it more before. It was so clean and modern looking. The pre-faclifted model was a classic. This will date.

By: Big Oil

Big Oil — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:37:59 +0000

I think it looks clean, classy and sophisticated. Each to their own I suppose.

By: crouchy

crouchy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:34:20 +0000

That front end has insignia written all over it….

By: Baddass

Baddass — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:11:30 +0000

I’ve never really warmed to it, and I think that now is the right time to say it: Volvo’s floating console is boring. Needs a revamp methinks.