Tag Archives: Volvo C30

2012 Volvo C30 update on sale in Australia

The 2012 Volvo C30 is now on sale in Australia. The upgraded line-up includes the new Lifestyle trim level, as well as additional standard equipment and revised prices.   The price of the entry-level 1.6 DRIVe has increased $840, although it is no

Volvo C30 DRIVe Review

2012 Volvo C30 DRIVe two-door four-seat hatch 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel, six-speed manual transmission, 84kW/270Nm: $36,150 (Manufacturer’s List Price) It might be one of the ‘greenest’ cars on the planet, but that does

Volvo C30 Electric crash test exhibit at Detroit Auto Show

Earlier this week Volvo announced it would be showcasing a crash tested version of the Volvo C30 Electric at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The company demonstrated its safety technology associated with the all-electric c

Volvo C30 Electric crash example at Detroit show

Volvo will present a crashed Volvo C30 Electric at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week. The company wants to demonstrate that electric cars can be made safe even when there is extensive use of high voltage batteries and ca

Volvo C30 Review

Funky and fun - Volvo has come a long way Model Tested: 2010 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design; 2.5-litre, five cylinder, turbocharged petrol; Six speed manual; Three-door hatch: $42,950* Options: Premium Sound - $975 (AM/FM radio, 12 Dynaudio sp

2012 Volvo C30 five-door rendered

Auto Express has recently reported some information on the upcoming 2012 Volvo C30 and rendered some images of what the car may look like. The most obvious change to the new C30 will be the five-door platform. Volvo has expressed its plans to

Volvo plans new entry level car to rival Volkswagen Golf

Volvo has announced it is planning to develop a new entry-level Volvo to run up against the Volkswagen Golf. The new car will be based on the Volvo C30. Volvo's new CEO Stefan Jacoby, spoke in London recently outlining the Swedish maker's new

Volvo C30 & C30 DRIVe Review

Volvo has unveiled its revised C30 and C30 DRIVe models this week showing all-new frontal styling, interior upgrades and a new look rear on both exciting models. The "bold is beautiful" C30, as Volvo calls it, offers more dramatic styling with cle

Volvo C30 Electric

Volvo will build a fleet of 50 electric powered C30s, which will be used as daily drives from 2011, with a range of 150 kilometres on a full charge. This is said to be sufficient for the daily transport needs of most Europeans. Drivers