In the 2000s, Volvo often turned to Canada to introduce new models in the North American market. Such was the case with the C30 hatchback, released in 2007 on this side of the border and a year later in Uncle Sam’s land. More than 5,000 units were sold here versus a mere 22,000 down there. By the way, the car was penned by Quebecois designer Simon Lamarre.