2007
When hearing about Swedish brand products, certain characteristics surely come to your mind: safety, solidity, and reliability. Sporty and stylish? Errr…
Recently, Volvo worked on a vehicle to apparently appeal to an entirely new demographic – young, creative, and active consumers. The result? The new 2007 Volvo C30 hatchback – a fresh and stylish design that not only appeals to the target group of buyers, but also catches the attention of all ages.
While the exterior look of the C30 – which has obvious hints of the old P1800ES sporty hatch – is gorgeous, buyers of all ages in this segment demand solid performance, too. Powered by a solid 168-horsepower, 2.4-litre, five-cylinder engine, the C30 delivers a fairly decent performance on the fast road. Road tests demonstrated the car’s impressive handling, fine steering and braking, and good engine response.
The C30 shares its chassis with the S40 and V50. However, the C30 is 220 millimeters shorter than the S40, making it the shortest in Volvo’s lineup. This slickness helps make the C30 very agile. Also enhancing its handling is the suspension it shares with its siblings – McPherson struts up front and a multi-link rear system.
C30’s current package has been tuned for a sportier flair. The base model feels much like the S40 Sport edition, while the addition of the Sport package to the C30 takes the handling to a new level, thanks to a 20-mm drop in the ride height and stiffer, sportier tuning. The resulting ride isn’t head-bashing, just firmer — and more fun.
