2012 Volvo C30

The new-for-2008 Volvo C30, the Swedish firm's entry-level attempt at capturing younger buyers, received a frontal facelift for 2010. This sporting hatchback has room for four average-sized adults and a range of competitive engines. It offers a fair bit of space inside, at least for the front passengers, and features very basic interior styling, save for a few unique touches such as the floating centre console. Available for 2010 are only two engines, both 5-cylinder, one being a 2.4-litre and the other a turbocharged 2.5-litre, both with automatic gearboxes and tiptronic functionality. By 2012, the only version available was the T5 R-Design. All versions are front-wheel-drive. Standard features include cloth upholstery, power windows, trip computer and CD audio. Standard safety features typical of Volvo include ABS brakes, front airbags, side-curtain airbags, and a whiplash protection system. Options include alloy rims between 15-inch and 18-inch sizes, three levels of... Read More