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2008 Volvo C30 2dr Cpe MT Version 1.0

2008 Volvo C30
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Summary of Auto Reviews for 2008 Volvo C30 from over 30 Auto sites
Auto Scores - Summary of Auto Reviews for 2008 Volvo C30
Handling:7
Exterior Style:9
Interior Style:7
Price:7
Mileage:5
Safety Features:10
Overall:7
2008 Volvo C30 Details



Base MSRP: $22,950
Fuel: 2.5l/153.8
MPG (city): 19
MPG (highway): 28
Base Invoice: $21,573
Body style: 2dr car
Destination: $745
Transmission: 6-speed m/t
Engine: I5 turbo
Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive


2008 Volvo C30 Overview The 2008 Volvo C30 is offered in two trim levels, both with front-wheel drive and a 227-hp turbocharged five-cylinder engine.  A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic is a $1250 option.   The C30 1.0 ($22,700) comes standard with cloth upholstery; air conditioning; keyless entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls; height-adjustable manual driver's seat; outside temperature display; power windows, locks and mirrors; 50/50 split-folding rear seat; 160-watt AM/FM/CD stereo with eight speakers and MP3 player connectivity; and 205/50R17 all-season tires on alloy wheels.

 
          

2008 Volvo C30 Review Summary
The all new Volvo C30 is introduced in 2008 and offers drivers with sharp looks, comfort, and safety in a sporty affordable wagon and is ranked #4 by Allcarguides.com. The Volvo C30 is a front wheel drive two door hatchback that seats four adults. It has one of the most distinctive exterior looks, with plunging rear wedge, on the road and categorized by many as the coolest looking hatchback. It has only one engine choice, a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder which produces 227 horsepower and 236 torque. A six-speed manual is standard, while a five-speed automatic is optional. The C330 accelerates quickly, going from 0 to 60 in around 6-seconds. Fuel economy is estimated to be 19 city and 2. It is not described as the sportiest car in this category but offers a great combination of stylish looks, sports appeal, safety and comfort. If you want a sportier affordable hatchback or wagon most reviewers would suggest the Volkswagon GTI or Mini Cooper S, but if you can do without the extra sports driving appeal the Volvo C30 size, comfort, acceleration and styling make it an appealing selection. When compared to the Mini and Volkswagon GTI, the Volvo C30 does not match their sound, dashboard looks nor sports tuned transmission. But compared to all others in this class the Volvo C30 is considered sporty.It comes in two trims but has a vast number of options that can be added to personalize the car. In Version1.0, priced at $22,700, the standard equipment includes 17-inch wheels, a 50/50-split rear seat, full power accessories, tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel and a CD audio system. In Version 2.0, priced at $25,700, there is18-inch wheels, a sport body kit, a phenomenally rated Dynaudio 10-speaker surround-sound audio system and aluminum dash inlays.

2008 Volvo C30 Review Handling
The turbo is described as smooth and engages linearly without any jerkiness. Also despite being front-wheel drive, most reviewers thought it does not kick-back like other front-wheel drive cars

2008 Volvo C30 Review Safety
The 2008 Volvo C30 has, as one might expect from a Volvo, many standard safety features. These include antilock brakes, stability control, traction control, front-seat side airbags, body reinforcement (the Side Impact Protection System, or SIPS), smart seat belts, full-length side curtain airbags and a whiplash protection system. Optional safety equipment includes Volvo's Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) which is a luxury feature providing lane changing safety warning, and not usually available in modestly priced cars, and laminated side glass. As of the time of writing, the crash test results for the Volvo C30 were not available from ether the Government or Insurance Industry.

2008 Volvo C30 Noteworthy
Though the Volvo C30 accelerates quickly and on par with the Volkswagon GTI, Audi A3 and Mini Cooper S, most reviewers did not think it had nearly the sports handling of either. The base price is reasonable, when options are added the Volvo C30 can easily approach $30,000. In Version 2 the audio system gets very good reviews for both front and rear seat occupants from a number of reviewers including CNET. The C30 received poor reviews regarding the optional automatic transmission. The large all glass hatchback is noted as distinctive and cool by many and provides very god visibility. Fuel economy is often better for many cars in its class and the Volvo C30 uses 91 octane so can get pricey at the pump. Some like the Spartan dashboard calling it sleek while other reviewers think it is cold and detracts from youthful sports appeal of the car - It just depends on personal taste. But the interior seats are described as luxuriant.


Car Reviews From The Internet

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