Volvo C30

C30 is a 2-door, 4-passenger sports coupe, available in two trims, the T5 and the T5 R-Design.

The C30 is Volvo’s new 2-door hatchback that joined the lineup for 2008 and is Volvo’s smallest car for the U.S. market at 8.5 inches shorter than the S40 sedan. The C30 seats four, with individual, bucket-style back seats that are moved a bit toward the center to provide forward visibility around the front seats. After receiving a good response to the subtle two-tone appearance on the C30 concept car, Volvo added optional two-tone body kit combinations that include contrasting-color lower body pieces. The C30 shares styling cues with the Volvo P1800 from the 1970s and also with the Volvo Safety Concept Car (SCC) and the 3CC Concept.

Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 227-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission is optional.

Volvo XC90

The XC90 is Volvo’s premium midsize SUV that debuted at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show and went on sale in the fall of 2002. The XC90 V8 was added during the middle of the 2005 model year, the most powerful Volvo ever, powered by a 311-horsepower 4.4-liter Yamaha-built V8 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission and All-Wheel Drive with Instant Traction. For 2007 the XC90 gets new exterior styling featuring a new grille, bumpers and taillights, the 3.2 also adds color-coordinated wheel arch moldings. The 3.2 is now powered by a new 24-valve inline 6-cylinder normally aspirated engine with 235 horsepower and mated to a new standard 6-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic.

Technical Specs

Standard Engine 3.2L I6

Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic

Cylinders 6

Horsepower @ RPM 235@6200

Torque @ RPM 236@3200 (foot-lbs)

Volvo XC60

Used value guides EurotaxGlass’s and CAP have announced strong residual value predictions for the new Volvo XC60 crossover, a testament to its appealing style, innovation and attractive packaging and equipment. Based on a three year/20,000 mile per annum profile CAP estimates that both the Volvo XC60 163bhp 2.4D and 185bhp D5 SE models will achieve a trade value of 45% of their original cost new price. This equates to £11,675 and £12,100 respectively.EurotaxGlass’s also predicts the Volvo XC60 2.4D SE will retain 46% of its cost new price over a three year/60,000 mile period and estimates a 47% residual value for the D5 SE, at £12,450.This means the new Volvo XC60 goes in to the top range of the sector, beating the best selling Land Rover Freelander and matching or exceeding the popular BMW X3.“This impressive residual value is critical in the highly competitive fleet market as the more the car is worth in three or four years’ time, the lower the monthly contract hire costs, whether business or personal leasing. This also spells good news for retail buyers who are purchasing the car on Personal Contract Purchases (PCP),” comments John Wallace, Volvo Corporate Sales and Leasing Manager.“The Volvo XC90 has returned very good residual values since its launch and we feel the XC60 will continue in this same vein,” comments Jason King, Head of Market Intelligence at EurotaxGlass’s. “The 4×4 market has been under pressure from used prices falling for a while, but the XC60 is a premium product with very modern styling and a good level of standard specification and we are confident of its success as a used car.”Volvo’s new crossover vehicle combines a strong athletic body, capable XC muscles, high ground clearance and large wheels with the flowing lines and charisma of a sporty coupe. The Volvo XC60 is available to order in the UK now and will be launched in dealer showrooms on 15/16 November. Prices start at £24,750 on the road for the 2.4D S model, offering standard features such as low speed autobrake City Safety technology, versatile 40/20/40 split folding rear seats as well as sub 200g/km CO2 engine options.

Source: 4wheelsblog