Retro-styled Volvo C30 a driving experience

• November
• 30

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The 2008 Volvo C30, which seats four, has a maximum cargo capacity of 20 cubic feet with the rear seats down and 12.9 cubic feet with the seats up.

2008 Volvo C30

BODY STYLE, LAYOUT: Front-wheel-drive hatchback coupe available in the base T5 Version 1.0 and upscale T5 Version 2.0.

BASE PRICE, T5 2. 0: $25,700. ($27,930 as tested).

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSIONS: 2.5-liter, turbocharged, in-line five-cylinder that develops 227 hp. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, and five-speed automatic is optional.

EPA FUEL MILEAGE: 19 mpg city, 28 mpg highway.

SAFETY: Front end specially designed to prevent crash energy from entering the passenger cabin. Side and head-curtain air bags are standard, as are anti-whiplash protection and electronic stability and traction control.