| The 2010 Volvo C30 T5 and T5 R-Design have front-wheel drive and a 227-hp turbocharged five-cylinder engine.
A six-speed manual transmission is standard, and a five-speed automatic is an option ($1,250).
The C30 T5 ($24,100) comes standard with cloth upholstery; air conditioning; cruise control; keyless entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel; leather and aluminum shift knob; leather parking brake cover, tilt/telescoping steering wheel with audio controls; height-adjustable manual driver's seat; trip computer; outside temperature display; power windows, locks and mirrors; 50/50 split-folding rear seat; 160-watt AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers; Bluetooth hands-free phone interface; and 205/50R17 all-season tires on alloy wheels.
Full leather seating is optional ($1,200).
The C30 T5 R-Design ($26,300) adds two-tone Leather/Flextech upholstery, aluminum interior trim, and blue-faced instruments.
Outside, R-Design is distinguished by additional bright trim and body-color (rather than black) wheel flares and sill extensions.
For 2010, fog lights are standard.
R-Design gets a sports suspension complemented by 215/45R18 tires.
Full leather is optional ($200).
Options for both models: The Multimedia Package ($1,000) includes Sirius satellite radio and a 650-watt Dynaudio Premium Sound System with 10 speakers and Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound.
The Preferred Package ($1,950) comprises power-adjustable seats for both driver and front passenger, Keyless Drive, and active xenon headlights; on the base model it also includes fog lights and additional aluminum interior trim.
The Climate Package ($900) has heated front seats, headlight washers, rain-sensing wipers, Electronic Climate Control with an Interior Air Quality System and a humidity sensor.
Stand-alone options include a glass sunroof ($1,000), HDD navigation with real-time traffic and remote control ($1,800), and Volvo's Blind Spot Information System ($700).
The Custom Build program, which charged a one-time fee of $300 to open up a larger option list, has been discontinued.
Safety features include the mandated dual front airbags, plus side-curtain airbags for head protection, and side-impact airbags for torso protection.
Active safety features consist of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control (ESC), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. |