THE UNEXPECTED VOLVO…THE VOLVO C30: A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE FINDING A LOT TO LIKE ABOUT THE C30

The smallest, most expressive car in Volvo's range, C30 combines an eye-catching body and dynamic chassis with a powerful turbocharged T5 engine. The edgy design features a unique frameless glass tailgate, a confident stance and the broad shoulders that have become a Volvo design hallmark.

Thanks to the compact size and rigorous engineering, the C30 is as exciting to drive as it is to admire. Like other Volvo cars, a solid body, generous front and rear tracks and a relatively long wheelbase contribute to stable, confidence-inspiring driving characteristics. The chassis is optimized to provide outstanding control and precise response to the driver's inputs.

Most of the C30's joy comes from its coordinated responses. This is a car that knows how to act. The brakes are wonderfully linear in their response, the steering zeroes in on "straight down the road" when you cruise, and the throttle is free of the jumpy-jerky hyperactivity that is so tiresome in the pretend-to-be-fast crowd. The manual shift has received almost universal praise in media reviews. The six speed shifts with a short, smooth stroke, and clutch engagement is perfect-if you think you can't drive a stick, you'll find you can in the C30.

VIVA for safety

Safety remains the cornerstone of Volvo's core values and like all Volvos, the C30 has been developed to be a very safe car. It has all the requisite air-bags, plus seat belt pretensioners, antilock brake with emergency braking assist and traction and stability control. It also features VIVA (Volvo's intelligent vehicle architecture) which was first introduced on the XC90 sport utility vehicle and provides extra protection in front, side and rear collisions.

The C30 rewards its occupants with an exhilarating driving experience. The interior is designed for easy, intuitive function, with a number of smart refinements, an unexpectedly high level of comfort and flexibility, The C30, with a turbo-charged 227 hp five cylinder engine and independent four-wheel suspension, is one of the best driving experiences available under $25,000.

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