There's
no doubt that everyone's minds are on fuel efficient
cars today. Some of us try to be politically correct and
might even drive a Prius, but let's face it; we still
want to be lively and arrive with a bit of style. The Volvo showroom might not be the first stop en route to buying your
next hip car, but you might be surprised with what the Sweden-based
company has come up with. The C30 is the perfect city car
that is not afraid to tackle some highway and a plethora
of other automobilian tasks.
Three-door hatchbacks have been all the rage in Europe and around the world for decades, but in the U.S., odd memories of the AMC Gremlin, Chevy Vega and Ford Pinto put them in the horror category. We certainly hope the C30 will make a bit of a difference. The three-quarter rear view best shows off this not-so-little hip mobile. Coming from the front end, you might mistake it for the Volvo S40 that’s it’s derived from. Yes, it’s only got three doors, but you can fit four adults – no problem.
It has a solid stance on the open road and it’s a charm to maneuver in the city. It's not a racer at heart, but has plenty of pep to get you in trouble with the law if you don’t watch it. It’s got a turbocharged five-cylinder motor packing over 220 horses. The cabin is spacious and can be enhanced with a suite of design options. This car is built for new generations with iPod integration, massive sound systems and surf/tattoo-reminiscent optional style patterns. It has a designer approach, the way shoes or sunglasses would come. “It's actually more a car you buy with your heart than with your head,” says designer Simon Lamarre. The good thing is that it comes with Volvo's legendary safety systems. The steel is reinforced with WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) and BLIS (Blind Spot Information System). As part of the enhanced designed solution, you’ll be able to tap into a solid accessories program to boot! With the introduction of the C30, Volvo hopes to attract a whole new breed of customers and those considering a Mini, a VW GTI and Audi A3. We urge you to check one out, up close and personal. Who knows, perhaps its design, sportiness and fresh personality might seduce you. 
Warranty/Service: Four-year/50,000-mile basic, four-year/50,000-mile drivetrain, four-year/unlimited-mile roadside, four-year/unlimited-mile rust.
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