In addition, the Polestar performance option (developed in partnership between Volvo Car Corporation and Polestar) became available for several Volvo models, including 2008 to 2013 C30 T5 (P1 Chassis) models. From 2009 onwards, the US C30 was offered in T5 or R-Design trim. R-Design was added later in the model year, featuring unique badges and interior trim. For 2008, the US C30 debuted with two trim lines, Version 1.0 and Version 2.0.
In the United States, the only engine available was the T5. In Canada, the 2.4i was offered until 2011, while the T5 remained available until the end of production. The C30 went on sale in Canada in March 2007 as a 2007 model, and in October 2007 in the United States as a 2008 model. Rivals include the Mini, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, and the Audi A3. The R-Design package adds interior and exterior accessories including aluminum inlays on the dashboard, R-Design emblems on the steering wheel, seats and floor mats, a rear spoiler and body kit. Trim lines include SE and SE Lux in the UK, and Kinetic, Momentum, and Summum (from fewest to most features) in most other European nations. 2009 added the choices of a 6-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic with the 2.0 L petrol and diesel engines, a 1.8L E85 flex-fuel engine, and 1.6L "DRIVe" diesel engines with improved efficiency and optional start/stop capability. Engines choices range from a 1.6L inline-4 (petrol or diesel) to a 2.5L inline-5 turbo (2.4L diesel). In late 2006, the C30 was launched in Europe. The vehicles were unveiled at the 2006 Essen Motor Show. It includes body-kit in "XC off-road look", 30mm raised suspension, VOLUTION X 8x18-inch wheels in Titan colour, custom made TOYO TIRES R888 semi-slicks with HEICO SPORTIV 'helmet" logo, increased engine power to 250 PS (184 kW 247 hp) and 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) THOR_2 is a variant of HEICO HS3 THOR concept, based on C30 T5. wheels in Titan colour, a height-adjustable suspension kit, 4-tip stainless steel exhaust, 4-piston sports brake kit, a pedal set, foot rest, hand-brake lever, and door pins, all in aluminum seats and door panels in two-tone upholstery. HEICO HS3 D5 includes a 5-cylinder diesel engine rated 205 PS (151 kW 202 hp) and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft), a body kit with front and rear bumper spoilers, side skirts, and fender flares Ĩ.5x20-inch VOLUTION V. The vehicles were unveiled at the 2006 SEMA Show. It includes a 2.5L turbo engine (B5254T) rated at 300 PS (221 kW 296 hp) and 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft), Haldex AWD, Heico Volution V 8x18-in sport-alloy wheels with Toyo tires, and 4-caliper disk brakes with 320 mm (12.6 in) front rotors. The HEICO HS3 THOR is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, built by Heico Sportiv. The C30, by IPD, includes a supercharged 5-cylinder engine with belt-driven supercharger with 6 psi (0.4 bar) of boost, a nitrous tank, gull wing doors, and Alcantara seats, Alpine and Apple audio system. The Evolve C30 show car has a twin turbo engine, all wheel drive, suspension from Evolve's 2004 S40 concept from the 2004 SEMA show, and 4-piston brake calipers. Production model of C30 was planned in 2002.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2001 Detroit Auto Show, and later in Seville International Airport in southern Spain in Autumn.
Further-developed HMI (Human Machine Interface).Advanced headlights that follow the curvature of the road as the car turns.Flashing brake lights during hard braking.Cruise control that maintains a set distance behind the vehicle in front.
Warning system to alert the driver to the risk of straying from the lane.Technology that monitors vehicles in the "blind spot" and alerts the driver.Information projected on the windscreen.The Volvo SCC (Safety Concept Car) is a concept vehicle incorporating the rear hatch design from Volvo P1800ES and the glass hatch from Volvo 480ES. Pre-production concepts Volvo SCC (2001) 3.7 C30 Polestar Performance Concept Prototype (2010).