Volvo kills plans for more C30 variants

The global downturn in the car market has left almost no manufacturer untouched, and even those that are presently doing well are planning for a tough future.

Part of those plans include paring down model lines to core essentials as falling demand makes micro-niche vehicles less and less profitable.

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Agent63 - 8/19/2008 9:21:21 AM

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Thank god. Please change the rear end of that car. The front looks good.

NItePhire - 8/19/2008 10:26:37 AM

+3 Boost

The only thing wrong with this car is its price. It shouldn't cost over 27grand fully loaded. Premium small cars may catch on here but Volvo ain't there yet. Also a diesel and hybrid would do them well.

M35MT - 8/19/2008 12:44:22 PM

-1 Boost

I dont think the market is ready to except the funky rear end.

bmwdrvr - 8/19/2008 2:05:28 PM

0 Boost

i think thats not the issue but the people in the market for this kinda car probably arent looking at a volvo dealership

AlexTx - 8/19/2008 2:14:45 PM

+2 Boost

It should have been a 4 door like the A3.
I'm not saying that the A3 has really good sales in the States, but it is doing better than the C30.
People here have a hard time associating a luxury hatch with 3 doors. Adding 2 more doors it works....

mr3speed - 8/19/2008 7:14:39 PM

+2 Boost

well yes if they lower the price and add power lower weight and park them in front

woood - 8/22/2008 9:07:04 AM

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A 5 door C30 is already the V50 right? The rear of the C30 looks different in a nice way. the front looks "common" compared to the funky rear end.