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  • Volvo Tease The Concept XC Coupe Ahead Of NAIAS

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    First there was the Volvo Concept Coupé, and it was very good. Now, or in a month or so later, we get to meet the second of three design studies that are based on the Swedish company’s Scalable Product Architecture – it’s the Volvo Concept XC Coupé. Before its world première on the 13th of January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), here are some pictures and a video to get the main idea behind it.

    Volvo say that the purpose of this particular concept is to showcase how the company’s famous safety technology can go hand-in-hand with the contemporary Scandinavian active lifestyle. It’s a Volvo with a ski-box. We see what you did there.

    If we have to be honest, the XC looks like an uncanny merging of the Volvo Concept Coupé and the back end of a Volvo C30. It is obviously going to be an SUV-ish type of thing (hence the X in the name). Maybe Volvo also want a piece of the sub-compact pie? We are looking at you, Volkswagen and Audi.

    More (if not all) information on the Volvo Concept XC Coupe will be available on the 8th of January.

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    Source: Volvo

  • Volvo Reveals C30 Polestar Limited Edition

    Volvo-C30-Polestar-Limited-Edition-THUMBVolvo C30 Polestar Limited Edition is one of the sportiest-looking Volvo’s ever produced. In addition, under the hood is where the true excitement begins, because there is placed the C30’s standard 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder engine.

    As a matter of fact it had received a healthy performance upgrade done by Polestar – Volvo’s official performance partner. The result is a boosted output by 23 horsepower and 37 lb.-ft. of torque to 250 hp (184 lb-ft) and 370 Nm (273 lb.-ft.).

    To go even further into details, what Polestar has done is to re-calibrated important parameters that control the engine. Some of them are the following: increase of turbocharger boost pressure, re-optimization of ignition- and fuel-mapping, re-calibration of throttle-response.

    As a result, the driver can now enjoy faster throttle response, greatly improved mid-range torque and extra power. Safer passing performance and an enhanced sportier driving experience is what is also added via those changes.

    In terms of exterior the C30 Polestar Limited Edition is improved thanks to the new 17-inch Styx Alloy Wheels with Matte Black Finish and Polestar badges on the rear and sides of the vehicle. On the other and, the interior has a sporty cabin, which is dressed with Premium Leather Seating Surfaces in a choice of Off-Black or two-tone Off-Black and Calcite.

    Furthermore, some of the standard features here include the following: Power Glass Moonroof, Power Driver’s Seat with 3-Position Memory, Power Front Passenger Seat, Loadcover, Soft, Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass, LED Daytime Running Lights, Keyless Drive, Active Dual Xenon Headlights.

    Volvo C30 Polestar Limited Edition will be produced in only 250 units.

    Source: Volvo

  • Volvo C30 Electric Warm and Fuzzy

    Volvo-C30-Electric-thumbI have a beef with today’s hybrids and electric vehicles. Its their batteries that get me. One does not even have to own a hybrid. Instead, simply observe how your cell phone acts throughout the years – the charge capacity is getting lower and lower, cold weather doesn’t help at all and neither do the summer days. Now, imagine that in a car – driving along with 2 or more “bars” on the dials, no worry in the world, and then it all suddenly goes bust. Nerve wrecking.

    Happily however, Volvo are aware of the situation, aware of my frustration obviously. That’s why with the C30 Electric, the company is working towards providing relief to the dying batteries around the world. Essentially they are aiming at a vehicle that is available and drivable at all conditions – scorching hot, arctic cold or lukewarm if you will.

    For the former two conditions, one needs a cabin that comes with climate-control. It would be plainly silly to use the precious battery charge on heating or cooling the insides of the car. That’s why the C30 Electric is is equipped with a sophisticated climate system that can be activated both during charging and driving. It works for the passengers, it works for the drivetrain and most importantly, it works for the battery pack.

    Whilst charging a C30 Electric (people tend to do it at home with a standard power socket), you can precondition it. Let’s say that the outside temperature is -19 degrees Celsius: no worries. Even if not plugged in, the car’s automatic battery heating will kick in to prevent the charge from going bust. Otherwise, if plugged in, an immersion heater (6 kW) uses power from the wall socket for warming up the coolant in the climate system.

    So, should you ever decide on buying an electric car and the seasons are a bit extreme at your place, why not get a Volvo C30? It’s like literally having someone to warm up the bed for you.

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    Source: Volvo

  • 2012 Volvo C30 with series-connected Range Extender

    Volvo has announced the new C30 with series-connected Range Extender. The car is based on a C30 Electric with a three-cylinder combustion engine producing 60HP (45 kW) installed under the rear load compartment floor. The car also has a 40 litre fuel tank.

    The combustion engine is connected to a 40 kW generator and the power it generates is used to drive the car’s 111HP (82 kW) electric motor. However, the driver can also choose to let the generator charge the battery, thus increasing the car’s operating range on electricity.

    The Range Extender increases the electric car’s range by up to 1 000 km – on top of the 110 km range provided by the car’s battery pack.

    The series-hybrid Range Extender in the C30 is part of an EU project in which the Volvo Car Corporation is the only car manufacturer among eight partners. The company’s two parallel-hybrid Range Extender solutions are being developed with a grant of SEK 10.8 million (EUR 1.2 million) from the Swedish Energy Agency.

    “These three projects allow us to evaluate the Range Extender’s various possibilities. As with the C30 Electric and V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the goal is to make the cars exceptionally CO2-lean without compromising on customer requirements such as comfort, driving pleasure and practicality,” commented Derek Crabb.

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    Source: Volvo

  • Volvo C30 Electric tested in brutal winter conditions

    Volvo has just completed a number of brutal winter conditions tests with its Volvo C30 Electric vehicle, ensuring that the battery-powered ride runs smoothly in temperatures under -20 degrees Celsius. (more…)

  • Volvo will release C30 model with 5 doors to compete Golf VI

    Volvo announced that they are currently working on a 5-door C30 model, which will be released in late 2011 or early 2012 to compete against the dominator on the market – VW Golf.

    The main misstake of Volvo is that they created only a 3-door version of C30, which by the way is awesome car offering great value for money. The interesting news is that the new model will be based on the current S40 and some features of C30 coupe, which Volvo derived from Ford’s Focus platform.

    “We have to stop copying the Germans,”, commented Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby. (more…)

  • Volvo C30 DRIVe Electric – Another ECO vehicle from the company

    Volvo announced another vehicle from their ECO-range – C30 DRIVe Electric, which will be delivered to testers later this year.

    The technical specifications only mention that the car is powered by electric motor supplied by a lithium-ion battery pack. The acceleration from 0 to 100km/h takes 10.5 seconds and the top speed is 130 km/h (81mph).

    The range will be 150km (93miles), so it will be enough for most European commuters, who travel less than that per day. (more…)

  • Polestar teases 400 hp Volvo C30 Concept

    Polestar Volvo C30 Performance Concept Prototype is the first road-legal vehicle project developed completely by the Volvo’s championship-winning Swedish Touring Car Team – Polestar Performance. (more…)

  • HEICO SPORTIV sharpens the 2010 Volvo C30 Facelift

    The Germany based, Volvo tuner – HEICO SPORTIV has released its latest refinement programme, which improves even more the already sparkling 2010 Volvo C30 Facelift. (more…)

  • 2010 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with only 99 g/km harmful emissions

    The new Volvo C30 DRIVe was recently introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. (more…)

  • Volvo Announced the prices on the new C30 and C70

    The new Volvo C30 and C70 were showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year. Both models will be available at local dealers in January 2010. The prices start from £14,495 for Volvo C30 1.6S and £25,995 for C70 2.0D S. (more…)

  • 2010 Volvo C30 Facelift

    The first C30 is available since 2006 and it is about time for Volvo to make a facelift of this hot hatchback. The main changes can be noticed at the front of the car. New headlamps and new more aggressive front bumper underline the sporty look of the 3 door C30. The car received larger iron mark and air intake. (more…)