Volvo

Volvo C30

Price $29,500 – $43,000
Fuel consumption 6.8 – 10.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
The little Volvo C30 is armed with a 2.5L 5-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 227 horsepower and a torque of 236 lbs.-ft., which can be paired with your choice of a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission. There are new body paint colours for 2013, while the headlight wipers and rain-sensing windshield wipers now come factory standard. The C30 is inspired by the Volvo P1800, produced by the Swedish manufacturer from 1961 to 1973. Volvo already announced that there will be no 2014 C30.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 8/10
Safety 9/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2013

N/A

Pros

  • Uncluttered styling
  • Good ergonomics
  • Very good road handling
  • Excellent visibility

Cons

  • Small trunk
  • Costly options
  • Large turning radius
  • Four seats, not five

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