Comments on: 2007 Volvo C30 T5 Road Test

By: Roddy

Roddy — Sun, 17 May 2009 00:54:00 +0000

how’s that silver spoon taste lol

By: jake

jake — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:49:55 +0000

My parents are purchasing me a c30t5 for my 18th
But I’m just curious to know how much it costs to run and if the insurance is expensive because it is an overseas car!
Its a very attractive addition to the volvo range!

By: Andronicus

Andronicus — Wed, 13 May 2009 23:53:07 +0000

My old man picked one of these up few months back.

Absolute blinds-sided me. Never expected it to be as good as it was.

Once I got used to the shape I really started liking it and it was a remarkable drive. Very smooth, great sounding engine and terrific handling.

I have an Accord Euro and I have to say that I’m a bit jealous.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:15:36 +0000

bought a 2008 standard C30 T5 Auto in preference to a Clio 197.
Previously had a Clio172 on Eibachs (and traded an 87 Volvo 740 Turbo owned from new). Nothing handles like the Clio but the C30 handles very well and is a very relaxed and relaxing drive.

Love it, especially now that I’ve fitted a full size spare.
You can actually see out of the back of it, the seats are great.

Some-one mentioned Aurion, we rented a Camry in WA a couple of years ago and did only a few hundred Kms a day and our backs were killing us.

Downside- economy round town- stoop start about 12.5l/100.

By: moz

moz — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:24:34 +0000

i love mine – so do all my friends. so much fun to drive, easy to park anywhere, and cheeky looking – not the same old shape as everything else.

By: benny

benny — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:51:54 +0000

Anyone seen the vw scirocco lately? Blind Freddy couldnt miss the rear side view comparisons with the c30. I have really struggled with the aesthetic vs pragmatic issue in deciding on my next car…the VW Gti has it on paper but apart from the steering wheel it’s just so boring! Apart from the 207 gti (another car accused of being ugly) the Volvo is the current stand out visually.

Tony, did you get the remote start/ BLIS options? Useful or gimmick?

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:39:19 +0000

Purchased C30 T5 (169 kW & std suspension)late last year after fairly extensive comparisons with XR5, 120i, A3 & 147. This is a gem of car – different styling, quick, comfortable, good roadholding & Volvo safe. Yes, the eyecatching shape is unusual, (while not everyone loves it,more seem to like it than don’t) but that contributes to its style & it gets lots of looks & good comment. 4 seat (effectively all molded) configuration is top idea as back seat ride is way above the competition. 2 door configuration may not suit everyone but access to the back seats is excellent. Only pity is they don’t have the hard load cover as standard. Don’t write this off before you have had a real good look at, & drive of, it. Volvo have got this one right.

By: Ivan

Ivan — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:11:54 +0000

I test drove a Metalic Silver C30 T5 Manual with the body kit and 18″ alloys at Alto Volvo in Artarmon. Not only does it look fantastic with the body kit and wider wheels but it drives great too. For the surfers, there are optional roof racks for around $400 which actually look really nice once fitted (check out the C30 at the motor show). For those that are interested, take a look at http://c30.com.au and go to the Interactive Gallery where you can play around with the design of the car.

By: j

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:18:48 +0000

Test drove one of these. The one down side is there is no where to put my surf boards. It MAY be able to fit a fish in the boot and that’s a tight fit.

Worst, there is no way to fit a pair of soft racks as the rear windows don’t open.
I am still debating about getting the car for this very reason.

In the brochure, Volvo had a surfer dude picture in the vain hope to capture that market but I don’t think the designers surf.

By: Don

Don — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:01:25 +0000

I’ve test driven one of these and found it to be one off the quietest, smoothest, most comfortable cars I have ever driven. Power is effortless. A compact Grand Tourer rather than a red hot hatch.
If Roy thinks the C30 is ugly, he should apply for a white cane now. What would he think the Renault Megane was?
By the way, the T5 produces 169 kW (not 162) in the MY08 version that is currently on sale.

By: Jase

Jase — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:07:25 +0000

Im pretty sure that all the volvos are just as safe, i know that the C30 received a 5 star crash test rating

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:36:58 +0000

Which is the safest volvo to buy?

By: Spitfire

Spitfire — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:15:35 +0000

Whatever one’s opinion is of Volvo, one has to admit their interior designs are always visually appealing.

By: Foggy

Foggy — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:42:32 +0000

Thanks for the honest appraisal Paul. I must admit, that I’d never have considered a Volvo when looking at hot hatches like a Megane F1 or Golf GTi…. but unlike Volvo’s of old, this thing seems to represent very good value.

By: David

David — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:32:29 +0000

Did a quick price comparison with the Ford Focus XR5, it is $36490 + orc & if you want the ORANGE colour it is an extra $1800 & the “sports” leather seats another $2000.
Anyone looking at either of these obviously needs to do some careful comparisons.
Any chance of a comprehensive road test of the FocusXR5 Vs Volvo c30 T5?

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:06:00 +0000

Volvo

By: Osienna

Osienna — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:48:19 +0000

Needs another set of doors..

By: steve

steve — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:08:44 +0000

It looks much better in real life

By: Colonel Klink

Colonel Klink — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:02:27 +0000

Agree

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:02:44 +0000

Umm I dont get why you guys tested this vehicle, you already did a comprehensive test on the C30:

http://www.caradvice.com.au/40.....road-test/

Maybe Im missing something? Anyway given that I have not seen one of these vehicles on the road… I would have thought something like say lol the TRD Aurion would be a useful review given the debates that have occured here, along with other decent cars!!!