2011 Volvo C30 would be carrying two engine options

In Canada, the Volvo C30 would be carrying two engine options. There is the 2.4 liter engine with five cylinders which offers a sporty ride. This engine could produce 168 units of horsepower. On the other hand, there also is the 2.5 liter engine with five cylinders. It has the capacity to produce 218 horsepower.

Volvo has released pricing for the UK market 2010 model year C30 sport hatchback and C70 hardtop convertible that were both unveiled for the first time at last month's Frankfurt Motor Show. The facelifted C30 is available in four trim levels S, SE, SE Lux and R-DESIGN and a choice of six engines with prices starting from £14,495 OTR for the entry-level 100HP 1.6 S petrol model rising to £21,360 OTR for the 180HP D5 turbo-diesel in SE Lux guise.

2011 Volvo C30 would be carrying two engine options

Given that the Volvo C70

2011 is going to be an exciting year for upscale midsize cars. That’s because Volvo is not the only automaker to update its hardtop convertible offering. Its competition – the BMW 3-series, Infiniti G37 and Lexus IS C – has taken the opportunity to give their folding steel roof droptops a fresh look too.

The fuel economy that is delivered by the 2010 Volvo C70 greatly depends on the type of transmission that is selected to work with the 2.5 Liter Inline 5 cylinder engine. The 6 speed manual transmission offers better acceleration and better fuel economy with an estimated 20 miles per gallon in city driving and about 28 miles per gallon on the highway. The 5 speed automatic, which also has the ability to shift gears as desired, works with the engine to deliver an estimated 19 miles per gallon in the city and about 27 miles per gallon on the highway.

Given that the Volvo C70

2011 Volvo C70 reviews and test drives

Volvo enthusiasts looking for various 2010 Volvo C70 engine options are not going to find much selection, especially because the only choice is the 2010 Volvo C70 2.5 Liter Inline 5 Cylinder engine. While there may not be multiple choices and all drivers are going to be stuck with the same motor, the truth is it really isn't quite as bad as it seems. Volvo has always been known for delivering an incredible amount of performance from their 5 cylinder engines and the 2.5 Liter Inline 5 cylinder engine is no exception. The motor delivers a fairly impressive 227 horsepower while moving forward with 236 pound feet of torque.

After benefiting from a mild redesign, the 2011 Volvo C70 is no longer an aging hardtop convertible. Although newer, sportier droptops are heating up the competition, the Volvo holds its own with an impressive-looking exterior, innovative safety features and comfortable cabin.

2011 Volvo C70 reviews and test drives

Details: 2011 Volvo C30

Fredrik Arp, the head of Volvo Cars, explains that the creation, design, and performance of the Volvo C30 were actually made especially for the young ones - singles or couples - who live an "intense urban lifestyle". Arp even further states, "These people prioritize excitement in design and driving characteristics." And with that, Arp is surely saying that the Volvo C30 would be providing excitement and fun to those who would be driving and riding it.

In profile, the sloping roofline and distinct wheel arches give the new Volvo C30 a dynamic silhouette, enhanced by the extreme curve of the side windows as they taper towards the rear. The car’s distinctive Volvo shoulders are powerfully rounded and accentuated by the horseshoe-shaped lighting pattern around the rear lamps and glass tailgate.

Details: 2011 Volvo C30

2011 Volvo C30’s biggest drawback is its price

The new Volvo C30 plays 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 with a busy lifestyle to choose a Volvo with the right appeal as early as possible

Europe would soon be meeting this new Volvo vehicle. In fact, it is already scheduled to make an appearance at the Paris Auto Show which would be happening this September.

2011 Volvo C30’s biggest drawback is its price

Volvo C30’s handling dynamics

The Volvo C30 was first presented to the public as a concept vehicle. Unveiling of this vehicle was made possible just this January. Starting next year, the production versions would be made available for auto consumers to own. It will be made available as a hatchback holding three doors. But despite the fact that the United States offers the tons of hard-to-find Volvo products like performance parts for Volvo S60, this new production vehicle's hatchback coupe version would not be made available in the country.

The C30 also appeals to those who value comfort. Reviewers are quick to acknowledge the comfortable front and rear seats in the C30, as well as the intuitive, if slightly bland, dash design. Shoppers seeking a sportier driving experience or value may want to look elsewhere. Though the standard turbocharged five-cylinder engine puts out a healthy 227 horsepower, some of the C30’s handling dynamics -- like brake pedal and steering feel -- are criticized by the press for offering little driver feedback.

Volvo C30’s handling dynamics