The C30 was launched in Europe. Engines choices range from a 1.6L inline-4 (petrol or diesel) to a 2.5L inline-5 turbo (2.4L diesel). 2009 added the choices of a 6-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic with the 2.0 L petrol and diesel engines, a 1.8L E85 flex-fuel engine, and 1.6L "DRIVe" diesel engines with improved efficiency and optional start/stop capability. Trim lines include SE and SE Lux in the UK, and Kinetic, Momentum, and Summum (from fewest to most features) in most other European nations. The R-Design package adds interior and exterior accessories including aluminum inlays on the dashboard, R-Design emblems on the steering wheel, seats and floor mats, a rear spoiler and body kit.
[edit] North America
The C30 went on sale in Canada in March 2007 as a 2007 model, and in October 2007 in the United States as a 2008 model.[3]
In Canada, the 2.4i and T5 are available. In the United States, the only engine available is the T5.[4] For 2008, the US C30 was sold in two trim lines,Version 1.0 and Version 2.0. For 2009, theawere changed to T5 and R-Design, with the latter adding unique badges.
[edit] Specifications
An upgraded sound system includes a digital 5×130 watt ICE Power amplifier from Alpine featuring Dolby Pro Logic II Surround, and 10 loudspeakers from Danish Dynaudio.
The 2008 model year brings some minor changes, mostly adapting the interior to the facelifted S40/V50 and including as standard an Aux audio socket.The 2009 model year changes the rear "VOLVO" badge to "V O L V O" with spaces.
[edit] North America
The C30 went on sale in Canada in March 2007 as a 2007 model, and in October 2007 in the United States as a 2008 model.[3]
In Canada, the 2.4i and T5 are available. In the United States, the only engine available is the T5.[4] For 2008, the US C30 was sold in two trim lines,Version 1.0 and Version 2.0. For 2009, theawere changed to T5 and R-Design, with the latter adding unique badges.
[edit] Specifications
An upgraded sound system includes a digital 5×130 watt ICE Power amplifier from Alpine featuring Dolby Pro Logic II Surround, and 10 loudspeakers from Danish Dynaudio.
The 2008 model year brings some minor changes, mostly adapting the interior to the facelifted S40/V50 and including as standard an Aux audio socket.The 2009 model year changes the rear "VOLVO" badge to "V O L V O" with spaces.