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- 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition: Review
- 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition: Review
- 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition: Review
- 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition: Review
- 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition: Review
- 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition: Review
- 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition: Review
- 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition: Review
- 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition: Review
2013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition [w/video]
Last Hurrah Comes and Goes In A Hurry It isn't very often that we drive a new car that's already out of production, but that's exactly what has happened with this 2013 Volvo C30. After just five years on the North American market, the last C30 quietly rolled off the assembly line back in December. But before that happened, Volvo decided to send its compact hatchback out on a high note with a little added performance and exclusivity courtesy of this R-Design Polestar Limited Edition model. The term "hot hatch" is admittedly tossed around a lot these days, but the combination of an ... Read More
Vital Stats
- Engine:
- Turbo 2.5L I5
- Power:
- 250 HP / 273 LB-FT
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Manual
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0Despite rumors, Volvo not ceasing electric C30 production plans 1332784800
Dutch website NU recently reported that Volvo expects low demand for its C30 Electric, and therefore it decided to stop building the mostly electric car (it has a small, ethanol-burning heater to keep passengers warm). The original source for this information was a story in the Belgian newspaper The Age that cited Volvo's government affairs director, ...
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Despite rumors, Volvo not ceasing electric C30 production plans 1332775800
Dutch website NU recently reported that Volvo expects low demand for its C30 Electric, and therefore it decided to stop building the mostly electric car (it has a small, ethanol-burning heater to keep passengers warm). The original source for this information was a story in the Belgian newspaper The Age that cited Volvo's government affairs director, ...
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Confirmed: Volvo not bringing new V40 to these United States [w/poll] 1330475400
There are some cars we enjoy writing about more than others. Those tend to be the ones with the big horsepower numbers and seldom more than two doors, but the new Volvo V40 that was officially released today stands as an exception, because while it is hardly what you'd call exotic, it did pique our interest more than a workaday hatchback should. But we'll ...
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Volvo developing ELVIIS EV charging system to ease payments from any outlet 1330001220
Volvo is working with Ericsson and Gothenburg Energy on developing a system in which electric-vehicle drivers can control EV charging levels and make payments for electricity from inside of the car. The companies, who've named the project ELVIIS (Electric Vehicle Intelligent Infra Structure), are working on a system where a seven-inch touch screens are ...
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Spy Shots: Volvo V40 caught testing in winter wonderland 1324341000
Our spy photographers have manged to lay lenses on the new Volvo V40 as engineers put the vehicle through a little cold-weather testing. Until just recently, we'd heard that the five-door version of the C30 would be called the V30, but Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby has confirmed that the model will actually come wearing V40 badges. Whatever they call it, Volvo ...
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Official: Volvo offering 23-hp upgrade for $1,295 1320794940
Volvo enthusiasts should know the name Polestar well. The performance garage has a long history of tuning Volvos, and was anointed by the factory to run its works touring car program. Based on that success, Polestar launched a radical C30 PCP concept that is tipped to jump-start a new era of performance models from the Swedish auto marque. Most recently, ...
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Rumormill: Volvo nixing C30 in favor of five-door V30? 1320694140
The Volvo C30 is nearing the end of its lifecycle and that means Volvo can take its compact hatch in one of two directions: plug on with a three-door variant or make a more spacious five-door to compete with the Audi A3. According to Autobild and based off these previous spy shots, Volvo plans to go the latter route, with a new stretched hatchback to ...
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Spy Shots: Four-door Volvo C30 spotted... call it V30? 1318341420
Don't let this test vehicle's proportions deceive you – there's stretched Volvo C30 architecture under all of that cladding. Yes, Volvo is working on expanding its C30 range with the addition of this, the upcoming V30, set to rival the Audi A3 and recently redone BMW 1 Series hatchback in Europe. There's also a high-riding crossover variant, ...
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Technical details on the Volvo C30 electric's motor 1317219900
The lovely – though far too pricey for our tastes – Volvo C30 Electric DRIVe will get its motivation from Brusa Elektronik AG-supplied electric motors. Based in Germany, Brusa says its drivetrain systems will power at least 250 – possibly more based upon demand – C30 Electrics. So, with Brusa being Volvo's selected supplier, let's ...
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Report: Volvo to launch new performance line with production C30 PCP 1309737720
If you ever looked at those old Volvo ads that suggested their station wagons were the next logical step up from a Lotus, well, you can stop snickering. Sure, it may still be a long shot, but Volvo appears to be getting serious about offering performance-oriented automobiles. A couple of weeks ago, we brought you a report that indicated Volvo was ...
