Volvo C30 - first official press release

Bob · Jan 4th, 2006, 00:29

Read it here:

www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/040106.shtml

Bob

Jan 4th, 2006, 09:21

pics @ http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery...x_page_10.html

Bob · Jan 4th, 2006, 11:29

More pics.

Jan 5th, 2006, 23:32

It's also made it into this weeks Auto Express too! Got to be a Golf beater at the very least! ;-)

Peter Milnes · Jan 6th, 2006, 01:53

At last! The new 480. Should definitely be a VW defeater.

All the best, Peter.

T240 · Jan 6th, 2006, 02:23

Although pictures are of the 'C30 Concept' it is said to be very close to the production model which is due to be launched at the Paris Motor Show in September.

Personally, I find it very hard to drum up much interest.
Although pitched as a coupe in the 480 mould, it is much more of a regular 3 door hatchback.

The nail in the coffin (for me at any rate) is that it's based on the Ford Focus, and much as the Focus is lauded by its' followers, it is hardly a solid basis for a Volvo, modern or nay - especially as it's the BMW 1 series Volvo are allegedly chasing in the sales race!

Jan 17th, 2006, 21:10

Having just bought my first Volvo (S40 T5) my opinions do not probably carry much credence – but here they are anyway.

I think it is a cracking looking car and wish Volvo all the success with it.

To many it is probably too different or even radical. But Volvo has only done what others have done before them; Renault with the new Megane and Honda with the new Civic. Volvo are simply trying to attract the younger car buying market and the C30 is aimed straight at the young professional and those who want style, comfort and safety as well as practicality. Personally I think the C30 offers all of these and the car should stand extremely well against the BMW 1 series, VW Golf and Audi A3.

No, it is not a “pure” Volvo but, lets be realistic, we will never see one of those again. However they have taken one of the best platforms on the market and built something completely different to its sisters. There is no way, in my opinion, that you can compare the S40 or C30 with a Focus. They may share the same platform but they are totally different cars.

With Volvo’s slogan of “for life” the younger you can get someone into to your product the longer they will be a customer. If the quality of build, safety, reliability and customer service continues at the current high standard, Volvo must on to a winner.

The C30 is already nomiate as the What Car, Reader's Car of the Year 2006

Go vote !

http://www.whatcar.com/Reader_awards...raward2006.asp

Jan 4th, 2006, 00:29	#1
Bob Club Director Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 17:12 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	Volvo C30 - first official press release Read it here: www.volvoclub.org.uk/press/releases/040106.shtml Bob __________________ Robert Isaac VOC Director 1995 850 T5 auto estate. 280hp 289K miles and purrrs 2009 Jap import V70 2.5T 200hp 51K miles

Jan 6th, 2006, 01:53	#5
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	Ref: C30 At last! The new 480. Should definitely be a VW defeater. All the best, Peter.

Jan 6th, 2006, 02:23	#6
T240 Pure is Beautiful Last Online: Apr 13th, 2021 19:44 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: UK/	Re: C30 Although pictures are of the 'C30 Concept' it is said to be very close to the production model which is due to be launched at the Paris Motor Show in September. Personally, I find it very hard to drum up much interest. Although pitched as a coupe in the 480 mould, it is much more of a regular 3 door hatchback. The nail in the coffin (for me at any rate) is that it's based on the Ford Focus, and much as the Focus is lauded by its' followers, it is hardly a solid basis for a Volvo, modern or nay - especially as it's the BMW 1 series Volvo are allegedly chasing in the sales race! Last edited by T240; Jan 6th, 2006 at 02:26.

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