Volvo is set to show a high-efficiency version of its C30 at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The new energy-efficient modifications will yield an estimated 52 mpg.
The C30 to be shown will be powered by a 103 horsepower 1.6 liter turbodiesel mated to a new automatic transmission that reduces torque loss during upshifts. Volvo claims the new gear box increases efficiency by 8%. Called Powershift, the technology uses a dual-clutch system, very similar to VW’s DSG. The C30 is also aided by aerodynamic changes and low-friction tires. The Powershift option is expect to be available on the C30, S40 and V50 in early 2008.
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08/20, 12:46 PM
posted by:
MY Si
this is going to be a great car non the less. but something baffles me. why does it cost so damn much?
08/20, 1:09 PM
posted by:
A4
good, finally diesels are starting to shove hybrids aside as they should
08/20, 1:28 PM
posted by:
Commodore
Good. Not a bad looking hatch. (Ford don’t sell Volvo)
08/20, 1:39 PM
posted by:
maximus
how do you know how much it costs?
08/20, 2:15 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Ms Si: C30 pricing isn’t too bad, generally
08/20, 2:40 PM
posted by:
global_lightning
The aerodynamics could be applied to the S40 and V50, especially that solid front ‘grille’ and wheel mesh. Hopefully this gearbox will migrate over to Ford and Mazda.
As far as pricing, they’re shooting for the Audi A3, Mini, and other premium hatches. So low $20K to start, under $30K with options.
08/20, 3:18 PM
posted by:
HoosierHero
That’s great…now develop something that gets 52 mpg AND won’t have semis breathing down my neck on the freeway.
08/20, 3:43 PM
posted by:
MY Si
MY Si NOT MS. LOL
08/20, 7:11 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Damn…looking good!
Ford’s management must be a bunch of nincompoops if they decide to sell this awesome company.
08/20, 7:40 PM
posted by:
Jordan
i really like the c30. powershift isn’t a very original name, though.
08/20, 9:08 PM
posted by:
Scott Kempton
I think it’s kinda cute, but 106 HP sure doesn’t sound like it’s enough to move it with any kind of authority. If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a slow car, and this one sounds like it’s going to be a real dog. LOTS of cars could probably get 56 MPG if you choked ‘em down enough, but then they’d be so slow nobody would buy them.
But who knows—maybe Volvo knows something that I don’t.
08/21, 12:18 AM
posted by:
frankhoffy
Take it from a Volvo enthusiast who has driven pretty much every model in their lineup. Volvo doesn’t make slow cars. Even their base model S40 has plenty of pep.
08/21, 5:13 AM
posted by:
Veda
frankhoffy, I second that though 99.9% of the people here would shoot you down for saying anything performance related to Volvo. As for the C30, it looks good on the pics but when you see it in person the back seemed a bit edgy, somehow reminds me of the Volvo of old. I really wanted to like it but couldn’t.
08/21, 5:34 AM
posted by:
purdue
While at an auto show, THIS CAR (not a diesel on display, however) got the greatest positive crowd looks of any, I noted at the time. I got to meet and speak with some lovely swedish ladies. It appears they actually fly their booth babes over from Sweden, and they are well-versed in their cars, so not the typical rent-a-spokesbabe that others have. Nice touch, and makes me want to go to Sweden.
Anyway, I think it will be a great car, but they are positioning it like the MINI, but I don’t see it. It’s a nice car with its own niche.