"The fact that the C30 has enhanced its visual volume and self-confidence is entirely in line with Volvo Cars' design strategy. At the same time, the C30 has a one of a kind expression. The new honeycomb grille, for instance, means it takes just a quick glance in the rear-view mirror to see that the car filling your view is the new Volvo C30," continues Talsma.
Although the biggest design changes have taken place at the front, the rear also sports the same deep new lines and detailing. The contours are wavier and more dynamic than before. The lower black plastic panels have been replaced with more body colour to forge a closer visual contact between the car and the road surface. The tailpipes are also now more clearly visible.
Minor interior update
The optional luggage compartment cover in the rear uses a new material and a new graphic pattern to further enhance the car's modern image.
New sport chassis for R-Design
The sport chassis for the C30's optional R-Design is considerably sharper, with stiffer, more distinct properties than the car previously offered. The steering is more precise with stiffer bushings and a reduced steering ratio by 10 percent for faster response to steering wheel input. Spring stiffness has been increased by 30 percent in order to increase the car's poise in enthusiastic driving. The dampers are also stiffer and are now of the exclusive mono-tube type that builds pressure much more quickly. The roll stabilizers are stiffer to reduce any leaning tendency when taking corners.
The new sport chassis has made the C30 R-Design a better-balanced and more agile car. Road contact is more distinct and feedback from the wheels is faster and clearer. While this improves the driving experience, it also enhances safety.
"The driver should feel confident that the car will behave exactly as expected," says Sällqvist, manager Vehicle Dynamics at Volvo Cars. "That is an important part of our safety focus when we develop a new chassis. This feeling of security also means the driver can fully enjoy the sporty driving characteristics."
Volvo Cars' chassis experts have put the new C30 R-Design through a regime of intensive tests throughout Europe: on narrow, twisting lanes in England; at high speed on the German autobahn; and on icy winter roads in the very north of Scandinavia.
C30 R-Design - an overview
The R-Design package allows customers to enhance the visual volume of the C30. The package adds a number of features.
Exterior:
* R-Design badge in the grille
* Grille and side-view mirror housings in special silk metal finish
* Body kit with front and rear spoilers, lower door trim moulding and side-skirts colour-matched to the rest of the body
* 18-inch aluminium wheels
* Tailgate spoiler
* Visible chrome-plated sports tailpipes (90 mm)
Interior:
* Unique upholstery
* Embossed R-Design emblem in the front seats
* R-Design centre stack and panel inserts
* Gear lever knob with leather and aluminium trim
* Sports pedals in aluminium, with rubber ribs
* Sports steering wheel trimmed in leather, with R-Design emblem
* Blue speedometer and rev counter gauges
* Textile floor mats with contrasting piping
photo:Volvo Canada
Although the biggest design changes have taken place at the front, the rear also sports the same deep new lines and detailing. The contours are wavier and more dynamic than before. The lower black plastic panels have been replaced with more body colour to forge a closer visual contact between the car and the road surface. The tailpipes are also now more clearly visible.
Minor interior update
The optional luggage compartment cover in the rear uses a new material and a new graphic pattern to further enhance the car's modern image.
New sport chassis for R-Design
The sport chassis for the C30's optional R-Design is considerably sharper, with stiffer, more distinct properties than the car previously offered. The steering is more precise with stiffer bushings and a reduced steering ratio by 10 percent for faster response to steering wheel input. Spring stiffness has been increased by 30 percent in order to increase the car's poise in enthusiastic driving. The dampers are also stiffer and are now of the exclusive mono-tube type that builds pressure much more quickly. The roll stabilizers are stiffer to reduce any leaning tendency when taking corners.
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The new sport chassis has made the C30 R-Design a better-balanced and more agile car. Road contact is more distinct and feedback from the wheels is faster and clearer. While this improves the driving experience, it also enhances safety.
"The driver should feel confident that the car will behave exactly as expected," says Sällqvist, manager Vehicle Dynamics at Volvo Cars. "That is an important part of our safety focus when we develop a new chassis. This feeling of security also means the driver can fully enjoy the sporty driving characteristics."
Volvo Cars' chassis experts have put the new C30 R-Design through a regime of intensive tests throughout Europe: on narrow, twisting lanes in England; at high speed on the German autobahn; and on icy winter roads in the very north of Scandinavia.
C30 R-Design - an overview
The R-Design package allows customers to enhance the visual volume of the C30. The package adds a number of features.
Exterior:
* R-Design badge in the grille
* Grille and side-view mirror housings in special silk metal finish
* Body kit with front and rear spoilers, lower door trim moulding and side-skirts colour-matched to the rest of the body
* 18-inch aluminium wheels
* Tailgate spoiler
* Visible chrome-plated sports tailpipes (90 mm)
Interior:
* Unique upholstery
* Embossed R-Design emblem in the front seats
* R-Design centre stack and panel inserts
* Gear lever knob with leather and aluminium trim
* Sports pedals in aluminium, with rubber ribs
* Sports steering wheel trimmed in leather, with R-Design emblem
* Blue speedometer and rev counter gauges
* Textile floor mats with contrasting piping
photo:Volvo Canada