The cabin is beautiful and sleek, but depending on the reviewer, the backseats and rear storage are either simply adequate or incredibly too small. Driving the car is very fun. It has essentially the same motor my Turbo has, just with more modern software and a lot less weight to lug around. Pick up is very good in the car. But the worst problem by a mile is the backseat.
It is utterly useless. The entrance and exit from the rear seat is awkward and complicated. Volvo would have saved a lot of weight and money just getting rid of the back seat entirely. Aside from that, the interior is a well finished product. Typically Volvo. Very well built and thoughtfully laid out. In two words, the C30 is idiosyncratic and polarizing. Whether or not you actually like the vehicle that is grabbing your attention though, is completely up to you.
For what you got, the price was quite high. And while some may not like this idea, with hot hatches being so popular among younger demographics, what speed-loving, ultra-slick youngster would jump to safe, reliable Volvo for their hot hatch, instead of Subaru or VW?
All this to say, the C30 was somewhat doomed from the start. Too expensive for the masses, but not quite performance-oriented enough for those in the market for a premium sporty hatch. First, check out the Volvo C30 Forum. Also check out our Volvo Repair Database , where we have almost 50 articles on C30 repair and maintenance. Get out there and start reading! May very well have purchased a C30 if it was available in Once they are IN, they are ok. They can barely get out but who cares. They are so privileged to get to ride in my little C Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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The original model set the standard of premium workmanship and materials with the early T5 model outfitted with a 2.
The car made its debut with its official unveiling at the Paris Motor Show. Special examples were manufactured for Belgium only. The interior of the C30 took its inspiration from the S40 and the V50, built with the same parts inclusive of the floating center stack, the same steering wheel and instrument panel.
The CR30 model was a limited edition Volvo that the company limited to a production of just units. The car made its official debut at thee New York Auto Show in This version of the T5 was available in the North America market.
This LE model featured a sport body kit with special off black colored Flex tech seat upholstery. Volvo has decided to stop selling the C30 hatchback after this year. In an emailed statement, a spokeswoman told us that "we have made the decision to discontinue C30 production. Volvo acknowledges that the C30 helped the company build its brand image in the States, but says the company must now reshuffle its lineup "to better position Volvo for the future and the next stages of our model portfolio.
Volvo launched the C30 here in , hoping that the quirky hatchback would appeal both to driving enthusiasts and style-conscious small-car shoppers. For the former, the Volvo C30 offered a standard 2.
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