Volvo C30 Review
When the C30 was first introduced in 2006, it was a design concept. The car was designed for the younger crowd, and one look at it can convey the impression that Volvo succeeded in this area. While most Volvo models used a more mature design, the C30 is colorful and impressive to behold. It comes with three doors, and it can seat a grand total of four passengers. The C30 will also come in the form of either a coupe or hatchback. It can use a petrol or diesel engine, and the various engine options will be divided into either the straight 4 or straight 5 category.
The fact that Volvo is now producing 65,000 C30s per year tells me that the model is largely successful. I’m very impressed with the safety features, and it could be argued that the C30 is one the safety cars in its class. It has multiple airbags, anti-lock breaks, and an electronic stability system. The skeleton of the car uses various grades of steel which are design to absorb the energy that is generated during an accident. Instead of the force being concentrated in one location, it is distributed around the body.
I personally feel that the best feature which allows the C30 to stand out is safety. For young couples with children, this is one of the safest cars they can buy. It should also be noted that the C30 has a sporty look, and Volvo has moved away from the traditional design that is so prevalent in their older models. As far as price, the C30 is lower than other Volvo models, but it is somewhat higher than other cars that are aimed at the younger crowd. While the C30 will run from about $21,000 to $25,000, cars such as the Scion will be lower than under $17,000, and they are tailored towards people in the same age group.
However, the sheer safety of the C30 makes it a car that I would consider. It has a superior sound system, and electric hybrids are in development. While a diesel engine will be used as a back up, the electric engine can run for nearly 60 miles before you will need to recharge it. In a day and age where the price of gas continues to increase, a feature like this can save drivers a great deal of money. Over all, there is nothing really negative I can say about the Volvo C30. It is a well rounded vehicle that is evenly priced.
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