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2007 Volvo C30 T5 First Impressions

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Amyot Bachand

November 20, 2006

How much?

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At the time I wrote these lines, pricing for the new C30 had yet to be announced. By my calculations, the T5 model should start near $32,000. Obviously, a few options need to be considered, such as the Sport Package, which would boost the price up to around $35,000. At $28,000, the base 2.4 model could prove to be very interesting since it offers the same legendary safety features as the high-end T5. Here, buyers might want to select the Premium Package, which includes dual-zone climate control with particle filter as well as heated front seats. The price would rise to $30,250 but, in my opinion, it is a sound investment.

Volvo is "in"
The C30 is a new affordable and great-looking lineup of cars for Volvo. It is sporty and, again, very trendy. The T5 is not as sporty as

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the P1800ES and should not pretend so. Rather, it proves to be a convenient and well designed car. I'm still looking forward to test drive the C30 2.4 because I'm convinced that the majority of buyers will choose this model over the long run. For the time being, Volvo has no plans to introduce a diesel-powered or AWD C30. However, considering the company's expertise, I think such a move would seriously shake up the competition. As the English would say: "Pity!". Things could change if demand is high enough. Right now, Volvo's sales volumes in Canada are not particularly strong, but they're expected to grow significantly with the C30; this new 3-door coupe is not only a gorgeous car but also a sure thing.

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