2010 Volvo C30 facelift

Volvo has unveiled today the 2010 Volvo C30 facelift releasing the complete information, image gallery and video of the new version. The 2010 Volvo C30 facelift will have its premiere at this year's Frankfurt Auto Show showing a re-designed front end. The 2010 Volvo C30 facelift features re-styled nose, front fenders, grille, headlights and a lower front spoiler. The interior updates of the 2010 Volvo C30 facelift are mostly chromatic, with the new version offering new color combinations.

The 2010 Volvo C30 facelift is now offering the option of a sport chassis which is sharper and 30% stiffer. The steering ratio of the 2010 Volvo C30 facelift has also been lowered for a better response.

The 2010 Volvo C30 facelift will be available with only the T5 2.5 liter turbocharged engine that offers 227 hp and 236 lb.ft of torque at 2300 rpm. The gearbox options offered by the 2010 Volvo C30 facelift include a six speed manual and a five speed Geartronic automatic.

The 2010 Volvo C30 facelift price will be announced at a later date.
Volvo Press Release:

The new 2010 Volvo C30 facelift steps out and shows the model's full potential and personality. This can be seen in the fresh, self-assured design of the front end. And it is emphasized by a wide range of options, including an urbane, bold accessory styling kit.

The C30 is Volvo's most playful and spontaneous car model. It appeals to customers who spend most
of their time in the city environment and who impose considerable demands on the car's design, driving properties and personality. The 2010 Volvo C30 facelift can be configured in an almost unlimited range of variants thanks to a wide selection of drivelines, design details and equipment levels. And the new C30, which makes its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, offers even more choice than before.

"Since its introduction in 2006, the Volvo C30 has become highly appreciated for its unique appearance. This applies in particular to the rear. With the new front, it feels as though

Gallery: 2010 Volvo C30 facelift
everything has fallen neatly into place and that the car's entire personality has been boosted to an entirely new level," says Daniel Backman, Product Manager for the new 2010 Volvo C30 facelift.

"The new exterior is also a better match for the way the C30 drives - challenging, direct and with a whole lot of attitude." continues Daniel Backman.

Major exterior changes
The restyled 2010 Volvo C30 facelift is more comprehensive than is usually the case with Volvo's models. The entire front clip has been redesigned, including the soft nose, front fenders, grille, headlights and lower front spoiler. This gives the car a radical new appearance from the front, carving out a distinctive personality which clearly separates the new C30 from the Volvo S40 and V50.

"By integrating greater depth into the design language, the front end has become more dramatic and expressive. Along with the angled lines of the front bumper, the new headlamps, drawn offset and up, reinforce the impression of speed and sportiness," says Fedde Talsma, Exterior Chief Designer at Volvo Cars.