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Volvo C30: 
It's been one of the longest-rumoured compact cars in the business; 
Finally, Volvo has unveiled its C30.  
     
 

 "The new Volvo C30 is a cool car ........
.....one that aims for a group of young singles, or couples, 
with busy urban lives," says Fredrik Arp, president and 
CEO of Volvo Cars.    
"These people prioritise excitement in design and driving characteristics and this car was designed to suit their tastes and lifestyles."   

                     Volvo c30 Head On

 The Volvo c30 - Soon to hit the streets.
Volvo describes the C30 as "of sporty design" – now there's an understatement! – with two doors, four individual seats, a glass tailgate and a choice of four or five-cylinder engines from 1 .6 (75kW) to a rip-snorting' T5 with around 165kW on tap.

Volvo says the new car will be officially launched at the Paris auto show in September 2006; a concept version was shown at the Detroit auto show in January this year.

"The C30 has plenty of muscle in a sporty and compact package," says Volvo Car's design director Steve Mattin. "Anybody who recalls the Volvo SCC (Safety Concept Car) will recognise the exclusive and convenient rear tailgate.

"The distinctive tail lights ensure that everybody will be certain about the identity of the car ahead"

'The C30 has plenty of muscle in a sporty and compact package' - design boss Steve Martin

Volvo promises high-end audio systems and says audiophiles can choose the superior Premium Sound system with a digital 5x130W ICE Power amplifier from Alpine, Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound and 10 Dynaudio speakers.

It also claims space for four adults – the two rear seats are individual buckets that can fold in hatchback style "with generous head and leg room" and are "slightly centred to provide a feeling of space and a good forward view".

Project leader Håkan Abrahamsson pointed out: "The C30 is about 'customised functionality'. Volvo will offer a lot of possibilities for personalisation and design solutions so customers can choose the type of car they want."

At 4.25m long, it's the smallest Volvo's – 22cm shorter than the current S40 sedan.

'Important role'

Global sales are expected to reach 65 000 a year with 75 percent of buyers in Europe and the largest markets in Italy, Germany, Spain and the UK.

The cars will be assembled in Ghent in Belgium.

Arp has the final word: "The C30 has an important role in our push towards a volume of 600 000 cars a year. We are broadening our model programme to make it possible for new, younger customers to choose a Volvo as early as possible."
c30 Nice Lines
C30 From Behind. Nice Bum
Volvo c-30 Cockpit
c30 from the side

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TARGETING THE YOUNG: The coupe styling and the fact that the C30 is the smallest Volvo, will be keen selling point for upwardly mobile, younger drivers.