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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2010 C30, so we've included reviews for other years of the C30 since its last redesign.
after a year some issues
jasper, 11/16/2009
2009 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just over a year with low mileage, ~12000. R-Design has great styling. The dash is a bit bland and more color could be added in the dash console lighting. Gas mileage is not quite what I expected, (6 speed manual) ranges from 31 to 21 (depends on time of year and how I drive). The front end on the RDesign is also poorly engineered. There is nothing you can do to prevent scraping when going up small upgrades (my driveway for example). This causes the rubber on the underside to hang down, quite an eyesore.
Awesome Car, Low maintenance, quick
Rob , 06/16/2021
updated 12/27/2021
2010 Volvo C30 R-Design 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Update 2022... 270,000 km, replaced motor mounts and changed my oil.... thats it -love this car more every year. Bought my 2010 C30 T5 r-design, manual in 2019 with 189,000 km on it. What an amazing car, the only thing I don't like is that I wish I had bought it when it was brand new. Manual transmission with the T5, the turbo engine is built to last.
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New volvo experience
New c30 owner, 06/28/2009
2009 Volvo C30 T5 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
In general I am happy with my volvo c30 purchase. The 6 spd manual is fun to drive and it does carry a sleek look that is not too common. However I am missing the rear wheel drive fun of my last vehicle (mercedes c230). Really satisfied about the 5 yr bumper- to-bumper, 5 yr maint plus wear and tear I got with this purchase.
Fun Car
wm, 01/14/2009
2009 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Caveat this review with the fact I've only owned the car for a week, and I'm still on a buzz from buying it. The manual is incredibly fun to drive, and very smooth. I highly recommend the R-design; it's well worth the money. Cosmic Wht w/ Brwn body kit looks phenom'l, but hard to find at a dealer. It is not a utilitarian vehicle, as the rear bumper is too high and big, and other cars offer more interior space, but it's a great little sports car. More hp/less weight/better mpg than a V6 Mustang. Comfort inside is top notch. Driver views are very good. I did a 1300+ mile trip right after purchase and it holds 80mph easily at 2700rpm. It accelerates the same at 40mph as it does at 70. Fun.
C30 T5 R-Design WOW
SAAB 9-2X owner, 06/23/2009
2009 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design 2dr Hatchback (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I currently own and drive an '05 SAAB 9-2X Aero loaded with everything sport & winter packages etc. etc. I test drove a fully loaded C30 T5 R-Design last Friday. It was similar to my SAAB-aru in handling and quickness but has a quieter ride and with more safety features. I was very impressed with everything about this car. I especially liked the six speed manual trans.