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Fuel your fun with the redesigned Volvo C30

Powershift engine reduces up to 8% of fuel costs

When it burst on the scene just three years ago, the Volvo C30 caused more heads to swivel than a fashion show. Most eyes were focused on the unique rear styling that set it apart from the pack. For an encore, Volvo's designers have given the C30 all-new front styling for 2010 with a radically altered fascia, fenders, trapezoidal headlights and honeycomb grille wearing an enlarged Volvo iron mark. The result is sure to cause double takes whether the car is coming or going.

This dynamic new look further emphasizes the C30's playful appeal to the young and young at heart. Along with the angled lines of the front bumper, the new headlights, drawn offset and up, reinforce the impression of speed and sport. While the biggest changes are at the front, the contours of the rear fascia are curvier and more dynamic than before.

Orange Flame metallic is a vibrant new exterior color choice added to the C30's already tempting array of hues. Inside the cabin, customers can select from a fresh, modern array of colors and materials. Off Black/Blonde is an all-new color combination that serves as an expression of Volvo's strong Scandinavian design tradition.

The C30 continues to be offered in two models, one of which is the C30 2.0L that is offered at PhP1,788,888.00. The 2.0L is featured with a fuel-saving dual-clutch Powershift technology that reduces costs of up to 8%. Also available is the 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder T5 engine that delivers 230 horsepower and offered at PhP2,388,888.00

Thanks to its compact size and clever design, the Volvo C30 is as fun to drive as it is to admire. Its generous front and rear tracks and a relatively long wheelbase contribute to inspiring and stable driving characteristics. The chassis, with MacPherson front suspension and a multilink rear axle, is optimized to provide outstanding control and precise response to the driver's inputs.

Volvo endows the entry luxury C30 T5 with a generous roster of standard equipment. The list includes standard leather gearshift knob with aluminum inlay, leather parking brake cover, trip computer, cruise control, leather seats, Bi-Xenon headlamps, rear spoilers, twin tail pipes and the best audio system on the road -- the Dynaudio Premium Sound System with Dolby® Pro Logic® II Surround Sound.

The C30 features Volvo's patented front structure. Divided into zones, it incorporates different deformation properties with the outer zones accounting for most of the deformation in a frontal collision. The more the collision forces approach the passenger compartment, the less the material is deformed. To ensure that each zone has the right characteristics, the quality of the steel has been varied. Four different types of steel are used. Apart from normal body steel, three different grades of high-strength steel are used. Different steel grades also are used in the rear to help protect occupants in the event of a rear-end collision.

This two-door, four-seater sporty coupe undeniably offers best-in-class comfort, world-class safety and stimulating modern design characteristics. A multi-faceted gem of a vehicle, you'll discover that the redesigned Volvo C30 is highly qualified to protect you and yours -- especially from boredom.

Some descriptions and facts in this press material relate to Volvo Cars' international car range. Described features might be optional. Vehicle specifications may vary from one country to another and may be altered without prior notification.

In Manila, Viking Cars, Incorporated is the official distributor of Volvo cars. The Volvo Makati office, showroom and Customer Service Center are located at 2272 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City. Volvo Cebu is located at A.S. Fortuna Street, Banilad, Mandaue City. The 2010 Volvo automobile line includes the nimble C30 Sports Coupé, the versatile All-New C70 Coupé-Convertible, the compact All-New S40 and V50 Sportswagon, the sporty S60, the flagship All-New S80 luxury sedan, the ruggedly refined All-New XC70 Cross Country and the award-winning XC90 AWD. Also available in the Philippines now is the groundbreaking Volvo XC60 with City Safety as standard. For details and inquiries, please call 893-6621 to 22 or 637-0414 to 15.

For more information, please contact, Loi Concepcion-de Guzman, Marketing Services Assistant Vice President:

892 1677 or 893-6621 local 404; loi@volvophils.com