Volvo Announces New C30 Polestar Performance Edition Limited to 250 Units for U.S.

The long-simmering flirtation between Volvo and its racing and tuning partner Polestar has finally been consummated with a production model, albeit not the one most fans were expecting (see here).

What Volvo and Polestar came up with is a limited-production version of the C30 compact hatchback of which only 250 examples will be made exclusively for the U.S. market.

It will go on sale this November priced at $32,445, which includes an $895 destination charge, or $3,700 more than the 225hp C30 T5 R-Design upon which it is based.

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Volvo Shows More of its Pure-Electric C30 E Hatch

The all-new V40 may be hogging the spotlight these days, but there's another equally important model for Volvo's future, one which the company continues to develop. That's the C30 E, an all-electric version of the three-door hatchback that's currently offered for lease to select buyers across Europe.

To keep interest in the car (and the project) alive, Volvo has published another video of the C30 E undergoing further development in the northern regions of Finland. You can watch it right after the break.

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Wanted: Automotive Partner for Small Car Development; Contact Volvo

Going it alone on new model development is a costly endeavor even for large automotive groups – and practically out of the question for smaller manufacturers.

Volvo until now has built all of its models around the platforms and powertrains from its former owner Ford. Now it is seeking a new partner to jointly develop its next generation of compact models.

Currently owned by Chinese carmaker Geely, Volvo recorded an impressive 20 percent increase in sales last year. Still, with some 450,000 units, it remains a small player in the global automotive industry, thus the need for cost sharing on new model development.

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Volvo C30 first drive

There's sufficient substance obsolete's Euro chic style. Volvo's turbocharged five barrel motor furnishes enough punch to keep the journey fun, and handling is reasonably sharp and responsive. The C30 isn't similarly sporty as the sizzling hatches its often shopped in opposition to, but it remunerates by offering faultless refinement. More "premium hatch" than "blazing hatch," this upscale, well mannered Volvo will never make you regret picking it as an every day driver.

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

The C30's rivals are about diverse as pieces of fruit and oranges. The Subaru Impreza WRX is the racehorse of the group, offering exhibition tuned reflexes and blisteringly speedy quickening. With its retro adorable styling and vast show of customization alternatives, the Mini Cooper is the pick for those who similar to their fun to drive hatch in an unabashedly delightful, exceptionally tailored package.

Volvo C30 Automotive Review

There's sufficient substance obsolete's Euro chic style. Volvo's turbocharged five barrel motor furnishes enough punch to keep the journey fun, and handling is reasonably sharp and responsive. The C30 isn't similarly sporty as the sizzling hatches its often shopped in opposition to, but it remunerates by offering faultless refinement. More "premium hatch" than "blazing hatch," this upscale, well mannered Volvo will never make you regret picking it as an every day driver.

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

Volvo C30

The C30's rivals are about diverse as pieces of fruit and oranges. The Subaru Impreza WRX is the racehorse of the group, offering exhibition tuned reflexes and blisteringly speedy quickening. With its retro adorable styling and vast show of customization alternatives, the Mini Cooper is the pick for those who similar to their fun to drive hatch in an unabashedly delightful, exceptionally tailored package.