Sneak Preview: 2010 Volvo C30

Volvo has released images of its ultra stylish 2010 C30 hatchback. The C30 three door hatchback will receive a facelift and the details of the new version are out before its debut at the Frankfurt auto Show. It is expected that this new 2010 Volvo C30 model will be priced at an approximate $24000.

The company proposes to offer wider options to the buyers by offering numerous configurations with a wide selection of drivetrains, design details and equipment levels. The body style of this hatch reveals traces of the 2009 S60 Concept that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The designers have offered an entire new front design to body panels such as the front wings. The C30 carries a new embellish look which distinguishes it from the Volvo S40 and V50.

The C30 includes latest features such as a newly designed grille, new air intakes similar to those found on the XC60 crossover and a larger Volvo badge. To offer a more distinctive personality the designers have added two new wheel options, with an Orange Flame Metallic paint scheme along with visible exhaust tailpipes on the T5 and D5 model.

All the automotive fans that are driven towards performance will get an option of Sport chassis with stiffer and more distinctive properties. The steering of the C30 is more precise due to the installation of stiffer bushings and a lower steering ratio which makes it a good performer. To boost handling performance the engineers have increased the spring stiffness by 30%, similarly the dampers and roll stabilizers also get added stiffness.

This model is equipped with diesel or gasoline units. It features a compact 1.6 liter engine which generates 100 horsepower or a T5 turbocharged 2.5 liter engine which would generate 230 horsepower.      The 1.6 liter turbo diesel engine which features the engine stop or start technology is the most fuel efficient model which returns a fuel economy of 60mpg. It also offers transmission choice of six-speed manual transmission, five-speed automatic or a six-speed Powershift dual-clutch unit.

The company proposes to disclose finer details about the vehicle closer to the date of launch and the automotive team would keep a tab on all information that is released to update all our viewers.

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