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VIDEO: Volvo C30
For your viewing pleasure we've stitched together this video of the upcoming Volvo C30 hatchback that will be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September and have to say that this little hatch looks even better while in motion than it does in a snapshot. Though the comments have been somewhat divided as to whether the C30 is attractive or absolutely heinous, we dig it and are looking forward to seeing it in person at the Paris show. We're particularly interested in testing out the back seat, as neither pictures nor this video reveal how comfortable the second row of seats will be.
As a side note, we received an email today from Volvo inviting us to check out the brand at this year's SEMA show. Front and center in the email was a picture of the C30, indicating that Volvo may be aiming at the aftermarket with its new hatch.
(For all the official info released so far on the Volvo C30, check out our previous post here)
[Source: Volvo]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Chad Gallion 8:45PM (7/24/2006)
I dig the rear fenders. They seem more pronounced than on other current Volvos. Almost like... dare I say it . . . FINS! Are we witnessing the rebirth of the tail fin! Or maybe Volvo just hired a bunch of workers from Finland.
Anyways, it had a HUGE tachometer. I think it would make a good tuner, so get going aftermarket!
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warrenpeace? 9:11PM (7/24/2006)
I'm so in love. Who wants to buy a kidney?
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Captain Obvious 9:33PM (7/24/2006)
not a big fan of the rear. goatse anyone?
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Lachlan 9:46PM (7/24/2006)
i am in love with this car - when do we get it in australia? factory turbo means any kit designed for the focus xr5 (st in europe?) would work with this engine... mmmmmm.... tasty
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Ed Kapuscinski 9:49PM (7/24/2006)
I think it's a combination of all good Volvo design elements.
In fact, take a look at that hatch. It's about the same shape as the one on a 240. Talk about heritage.
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Chris 10:24PM (7/24/2006)
I love the back the side profile but the front looks like its been grafted on from a much larger car and makes the C30 look unbalanced. Volvo should have taken more liberties with its corporate front end design and continued the adventurous design all the way to the nose.
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a 10:31PM (7/24/2006)
i really dont believe it can go up to 260 mph.
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&& 10:40PM (7/24/2006)
@7
Don't doubt the power of a cold-air intake. Add some vinyls and a 3 foot wing, and it'll be pushing 900hp on the dyno.
NOTE: These estimations based on the current Scion line-up when riced, and their owners' "claims."
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epp_b 10:53PM (7/24/2006)
Hmm...slow moving and obscure camera angles, cheesy and wierd inspirational music, driving shots in a tunnel. Yup, it's got it all.
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doglet 10:58PM (7/24/2006)
"3. not a big fan of the rear. goatse anyone?"
you know you just ruined this car for me...
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Seto 11:02PM (7/24/2006)
what a handsome car. i especially like the rear glass hatch.
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tr 11:06PM (7/24/2006)
i agree with #6, the front looks too similar to the S40. they should've taken some risks, change it up a bit, made it a little more agressive. but that's kinda nitpicking, because i still like it, that rear is great. now...just give me the T5 AWD version, just like the concept, and i'm sold!
and what's with that music?
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bobdobbs 11:48PM (7/24/2006)
Can it be? The best looking hatchback ever is a Volvo?
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Juan 12:11AM (7/25/2006)
I agree with tr (12), it's a shame Volvo didn't take some risks and seize on an opportunity to diversify their designs. I do like the P1800-esque hatch, though.
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test 12:12AM (7/25/2006)
"7. i really dont believe it can go up to 260 mph."
You _are_ kidding, right?
#8, uhhhh... yaaaa...
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Cactus Jack 12:16AM (7/25/2006)
The interior will be just as cramped as in the hatchback Corolla or Mazda3, as Volvos "safety features" make the doors and other structures very thick. Having driven the S40 and V50, I have to say they were decently big on the outside and just claustrofobic in the inside. And the center console, which is just panel without backside, really bugs me. The exterior looks decent though.
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taipeileviathan 12:34AM (7/25/2006)
@3 & 10... i've been staring at it... and i don't see the goatse. help me out?
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Tiago do Vale 2:02AM (7/25/2006)
Not 260 mph: 260 km/h (+/-163 mph)
I thing the rear is a great ideia, maybe it could be just a little more refined (those bumpers are massive). Even so I like it a lot!
But the front... what a disapointment....
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Anthony Albertus 3:12AM (7/25/2006)
Who wouldn't want to drive a Swede with a totally tight ass like that. HOT!
I don't know who the nitwits are that say Americans can't stand hatchbacks. That thing is sex on wheels. So was the MINI Cooper S, but this is WAY sexier.
Good for Volvo. The teachers car becomes the teacher's assistant's car. Nice.
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Danica 5:20AM (7/25/2006)
The front end of that thing looks horible. At first I thought that was 260 mph too, and thought no way. Still, 163 is pretty racing freaking fast.
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