Why was Volvo C30 discontinued?
Why was Volvo C30 discontinued?
In order to “better position Volvo for the future,” the automaker will discontinue C30 production in December, ending the compact hatch with the 2013 model year. As Autoblog reports, Volvo has only averaged sales of some 4,500 C30 models annually, not nearly enough to retain the model in Volvo’s lineup.
Does Volvo C30 have timing belt or chain?
The Volvo C30 uses a timing chain instead of a belt that would require maintenance. Most use timing belts, including 1.6 petrol and diesel, 2.0 diesel, 2.4 petrol and diesel and 2.5 turbo petrol. The 1.8 and 2.0 petrol engines use timing chains.
When Should timing belt be replaced on Volvo C30?
Timing belts are replaced as part of scheduled maintenance, usually every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.
When should the timing belt be replaced on a Volvo C30?
When to replace the timing belt? Every 60k-90k miles. If an engine is equipped with a timing belt, the timing belt must be replaced at the service interval specified by the vehicle manufacturer regardless of whether or not any problem is visible, typically in the range of 60,000 to 90,000 miles.
Where did the Volvo C30 get its design from?
The design of the car took inspiration from Volvo’s 2001 SCC, or “Safety Concept Car,” which itself pulled lines and shapes from Volvo’s iconic 1800 ES shooting brake including the all-glass tailgate that was carried through to the C30.
How much horsepower does a Volvo C30 T5 have?
Volvo had been using five-pots for a long time, but it was under Ford’s ownership that its performance potential was really explored. In the C30 T5, it produces 227 horsepower and 236 lb/ft of torque.
Is the C30 T5 R-design the best hatchback you have ever heard of?
The C30 T5 R-Design, particularly in 2010+ post-facelift form, is the best hot hatchback you probably haven’t considered, let alone heard of. There are a few reasons for that, which we will delve into below. What Is It? The short answer? It’s the closest North America ever got to the MK2 Ford Focus RS.
Is the Volvo C30 the closest to the Ford Focus RS?
It’s the closest North America ever got to the MK2 Ford Focus RS. The C30 isn’t just a rebadge job; Volvo’s adaptation of the Ford “C1” platform is more thorough, but it shares a lot of its underpinnings with the Focus, as well as the Mazdaspeed3 and a handful of other cars including the Volvo S40 and V50.
