Volvo’s C30
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The super stylish bodylines of the funky fresh Volvo C30 are so appealing, their trendy propose blends seamlessly with the modern expectations of the three door hatch. While test-driving the new diesel version of this stylish hatchback, I was once again pleased with the quality and comfort I have become accustomed to from driving the Volvo brand. The smooth, powerful, four-cylinder, sixteen hundred, turbo diesel engine was a joy to drive. The common rail, direct injection technology provided plenty of pulling power when tit came to overtaking, which was quite often in the C30. I was inspired and thrilled with the road holding and cornering characteristics of the diesel C30. With 270 Nm of torque, and a six speed manual gearbox, the test model that I drove proved at times exhilarating and at times sedate and calm. The benefit of reduced fuel consumption figures adds a gleam of attractiveness to the C30, while the uncluttered and flowing interior gives the baby Volvo a grown up level of sophistication, comfort and style. “When you drive a C30, you instantly stand out from the crowd”, says Michelle Naude, Marketing Director Volvo Car South Africa, “it’s the bolder choice for those who want a truly sexy coupe hatch with all the comfort and refinement that Volvo is known for.” The C30 range is now complete with this new added diesel derivative, impelling you to take this product offering seriously. The list of safety features goes on far too long for me to mention them all here and you deserve the level of luxury and refinement that the C30 offers. Do what you can to get a chance to test drive this sexy little hatchback.