Model: Volvo C30
Starting Price: $29,500
Overview: Safety first for this one from Sweden. The C30 is Volvo’s quirky hot hatch with an eye for unique styling and occupant protection. Go with the turbo model and you get 230 horsepower. All units are two-door, four-seat hatchbacks in front-wheel drive setup. Silky smooth 5-cylinder engines all around.
Pros: You’ll love the performance and fun-to-drive factor, and that apprehensive significant other will love the conversation-starting safety features including steerable headlights, laminated side glass, and blind-spot monitoring. The C30 is also a hit if you like to stand out, since its a bit strange looking.
Cons: The C30’s styling isn’t for everyone, and it’s only got four seats total, not five.
Noteworthy: Incredible refinement defines the powertrain of the C30. The buttery-smooth shifter and delightfully smooth engine are a joy to put through their paces, but are also easy to use when a relaxed drive is in order. Also, a variety of accessories and add-ons helps shoppers fine-tune the Volvo C30 to their exact tastes. An available R-Design model dials it up with bigger wheels, a body-kit, a sport-tuned chassis, and more.
Starting Price: $29,500
Overview: Safety first for this one from Sweden. The C30 is Volvo’s quirky hot hatch with an eye for unique styling and occupant protection. Go with the turbo model and you get 230 horsepower. All units are two-door, four-seat hatchbacks in front-wheel drive setup. Silky smooth 5-cylinder engines all around.
Pros: You’ll love the performance and fun-to-drive factor, and that apprehensive significant other will love the conversation-starting safety features including steerable headlights, laminated side glass, and blind-spot monitoring. The C30 is also a hit if you like to stand out, since its a bit strange looking.
Cons: The C30’s styling isn’t for everyone, and it’s only got four seats total, not five.
Noteworthy: Incredible refinement defines the powertrain of the C30. The buttery-smooth shifter and delightfully smooth engine are a joy to put through their paces, but are also easy to use when a relaxed drive is in order. Also, a variety of accessories and add-ons helps shoppers fine-tune the Volvo C30 to their exact tastes. An available R-Design model dials it up with bigger wheels, a body-kit, a sport-tuned chassis, and more.
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