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2009 Volvo C30
At a Glance
| Pricing | $23,800 - $27,200 |
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| Drive Types | FWD |
| Engines | I5 T (227-bhp) |
| Transmissions | A5, M6 |
| Fuel Economy | 19 (city), 28 (highway) |
Our Ratings
| Velocity Index | 64 |
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Overview Information
The C30 had a long gestation as Volvo showed numerous concepts exploring the idea of a premium compact vehicle. The production C30 is a compact FWD hatchback with seating for four. The C30 is loosely based on the S40 and shares its 227-hp inline-five cylinder engine. Pricing starts in the low twenties placing the C30 in competition with the Mini Cooper.
What Changed:
A new R-Design package is offered for 2009 replacing what was known as C30 version 2.0. The package includes a satin matte-finish grille with matching side mirrors, lower side moldings, a rear spoiler, and five-spoke wheels. The interior features a unique instrument package, unique seats, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel.
Official Word:
During its introductory year, the revolutionary Volvo C30 garnered awards and rave reviews alike for its unique sense of style, dynamic driving experience and Custom Build ordering process. To keep the passion burning Volvo is introducing a number of important changes for 2009. Due to the positive customer response for the limited-edition C30 R-Design introduced late in the 2008 model year Volvo has decided to create a new regular production R-Design model for 2009. The C30...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| C30 T5 | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | 64 | $23,800 |
| C30 T5 | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | 60 | $25,050 |
| C30 T5 R-Design | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | M6 | FWD | 64 | $25,950 |
| C30 T5 R-Design | 2.5l I5 T (227-bhp) | A5 | FWD | 60 | $27,200 |
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