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What's New: 2008 Volvo C30

What's New: 2008 Volvo C30

 

The Volvo C30 is all new for the 2008 model year. Listed below are a few of the new C30's highlights.

 

  • 227-horsepower turbocharged inline-5 cylinder engine that produces 236 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,800 to 5,000 rpm.
  • Volvo's first-ever Custom Build ordering process allows for up to 17 different exterior color choices and 12 interior combinations.
  • The C30 is available in Version 1.0 and Version 2.0.
  • At 8.5 inches shorter than the Volvo S40 sport sedan, the new C30 is about 320 lbs. lighter than its sedan counterpart.
  • Use of varying grades of steel in front and at the rear help control collision intrusion into the passenger compartment.
  • Volvo Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) System is standard on both versions.
  • Anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) is standard on both versions.
  • Both versions come standard with four bucket-style seats.

 

Option Packages

 

Climate Package

Heated front seats

Headlamp washers

Rainsensor windshield wipers

 

Stand Alone Options

5-speed Geartronic automatic transmission

DVD-based navigation system (Version 2.0)

Power glass moon roof

Leather seating surfaces

Power Driver Seat (Version 2.0)

17" Alloy with all-season tires (Version 2.0 - no charge)

Metallic Paint

Premium Electric Silver metallic paint (Version 2.0)

Sirius satellite radio (Version 1.0)

 

Custom Build Options (one-time $300 charge applies)*

Bi-xenon headlights

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)

Rear Park Assist

Fog lights

Cruise control

Trip computer

Power driver's seat (Version 1.0)

Power driver & passenger's seat

Soft cargo compartment cover

Hard cargo compartment cover

Electronic climate control

HomeLink garage door transmitter

Auto-dim rearview mirror

Alarm

Wood décor inlays

Virtual White inlays

Sport steering wheel

Sport handbrake lever

Aluminum pedals

Rear armrest

 

*A complete list of Custom Build options may be found on the Pricing tab

Keywords:
C30, 2008
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