Sometimes the sum of a car's qualities exceeds the reality of its particulars. Take our Volvo C30, which arrived at Automobile Magazine's New York bureau for its Four Seasons test in September 2007.

A manual-transmission sporty hatchback? Who wouldn't want one of those? Well, let me take you back to the early Obama years ...

The 2011 Volvo C30 was a distinctive entry in the premium compact hatchback segment, celebrated for its unique design and engaging driving dynamics. Drawing inspiration from Volvo's classic models, ...

The Volvo C30 is a compact sport coupe with two side doors and a hatchback that seats 4. Volvo positions it as an upscale entry-level vehicle. It was first introduced to the U.S. market for the 2008 ...

The Volvo C30 2009 prices range from $4,180 for the basic trim level Hatchback C30 S to $8,140 for the top of the range Hatchback C30 D5. The Volvo C30 2009 comes in Hatchback. The Volvo C30 2009 is ...

Small with big is good. Just look back to the good old days. The Holden Torana GTR XU-1 - which I'm proud to say was my introduction to motoring (courtesy of my father) - was one such recipe. Small ...

We take a look at, and a spin in, the 2011 Volvo C30 R-Design and try to find some function behind its form. Antuan started out in the automotive industry the old-fashioned way, by turning wrenches in ...

Yes, they make Volvos with manual transmissions, though they seem to have had a little trouble with it. The company is recalling several hundred cars to fix a problem with the gearshift lever. The ...

C30 T5 with 6 Speed manual transmission - $42,450 (RRP) C30 LE with 5 Speed automatic transmission - $39,950 (RRP) The C30 model range will start at a competitive $34,450 for the C30 S, which will ...

The 2010 Volvo C30 was a distinctive entry in the compact hatchback segment, blending Volvo's renowned safety features with a sporty design and dynamic performance. Introduced in 2006, the C30 ...