Volvo C30 - Base Model (2007 to 2013)

The Volvo C30 is a compact premium three-door hatchback, debuting for the 2007 model year and produced in a single generation until 2013. The lineup welcomed the sporty R-Design from the start and a Polestar Limited Edition performance added extra excitement from 2012 onward. The C30 stood out from the crowd of ordinary hatchbacks. Engine choices spanned from efficient 1.6L and 1.8L four-cylinders to the thrilling turbocharged 2.5L inline-five T5, delivering up to 230 horsepower, plus diesel options for select markets. Most C30s featured a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, paired with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions tailored to engine and region. The C30’s production wrapped up in 2013, closing the chapter on this distinctive single-generation model.