Official: 2010 Volvo C30 Facelift
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
2010 Volvo C30
The facelifted Volvo C30 is set to be publicly unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show that opens several days from today. Consider these pictures a prelude. Modifications to the front and rear of the car were made, obviously taking hues from the S60 Concept and the recently revealed 2010 C70. For front-end changes, the carmaker installed new panels for the wings and bonnet, and a larger Volvo logo in the restyled honeycomb grille, in line with all the other current models. Reflecting the design of the XC60's is the air intake that was enlarged. The rear has also been revised. Buyers can choose the color of the rear bumper assembly, whether to go with the car's body color or an alternative color. For a sharper ride, buyers can opt for a new Sports chassis. However, this is not available for those who have the 1.6D DRIVe stop-start model. Changes include sharper steering, a tighter steering ratio that gives a 10% faster response to inputs, increased spring stiffness (up by 30%) and stiffer dampers. The polished stainless steel exhausts are now visible on T5 and D5-powered models, adding metallic orange to the color choices. Two new wheel options are offered, one of which is white. Buyers can also choose from a variety of new upholstery colors. The C30 can also be specified with a new styling kit, which includes a fog lamp surround and front and rear skidplates. There are five diesel options being offered, ranging in power from 107bhp to 177bhp. Or buyers may opt for any of the three petrols, ranging from 99bhp to 227bhp. These include two DRIVe eco models powered by the 1.6-litre diesel engine. The version with stop-start averages 72.4mpg and emits 104g/km of CO2, while the version without the system averages 62.8mpg and emits 119g/km. The facelifted car will go on sale early in 2010. Pricing has yet to be announced.
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