Mmm...C-Thirtay

Only in FWD unfortunatley. Good lookin compact though.


http://www.linternaute.com/auto/salons-mondial/naias-salon-detroit/06/images/11-VolvoC30.jpg

http://www.autorevue.cz/obrazky/2006/01leden/c30/9.jpg

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/volvo_c30.asp

wonder what the price will be?

Nothing released for price yet, but people are saying $25,000-$30,000. Turbo Inline 5.

That center stack is still pretty lame looking. Car looks pretty sharp, though, at least from that angle.

:blah:

Doesn't do anything for me. Maybe it's better in person? :shrug:

I wish we got the Focus ST version here instead of that.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=108108

It's not just you. I don't like it either. :barf:

Did someone say Gay?

Nicely designed car, nothing I would jump in line for though. Is this Volvos response to the Mini Cooper?

Nicely designed car, nothing I would jump in line for though. Is this Volvos response to the Mini Cooper?

Mini and the Audi A3 I believe.

I think they're fanbase is the same as something like jeep's. Only a certain portion of people appreciate them.

I wish we got the Focus ST version here instead of that.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=108108

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Ford would completely own the compact market if the Euro Focus was here ....too bad it'd be priced more like Golf/GTI though .

Not feelin the rear...
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/07/volvoc3008_08.jpg

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Ford would completely own the compact market if the Euro Focus was here ....too bad it'd be priced more like Golf/GTI though .

Mazda 3 is on the same platform. I don;t see why it would be priced all that high, especially considering that they would be cheaper to produce because of the volume of the US market. :shrug:


I just want an ST. In orange please. :cool:

Not feelin the rear...
http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/07/volvoc3008_08.jpg

I gotta admit, I like it.

I gotta admit, I like it.

Me too. It's definatley the most stand-outish feature of the exterior. I thought it was weird at first, but it grew on me quick.

Coolest Volvo in a looonnnng time. Probably since at least the 240.

Maybe its because it reminds me so much of the Suzuki Aerio

http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/article/596/596722/aerio-20050316055420726.jpg
:shrug:

I wish we got the Focus ST version here instead of that.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=108108

Even though I hate Ford and the sport compact segment, I took a look at that article. Wow, Ford would definitely own the market with that thing. 236lbft of torque available from 1600 rpm? That is insane for a compact. They should definitely bring it over here, make for some good competition from the ricer crowd.

Even though I hate Ford and the sport compact segment, I took a look at that article. Wow, Ford would definitely own the market with that thing. 236lbft of torque available from 1600 rpm? That is insane for a compact. They should definitely bring it over here, make for some good competition from the ricer crowd.
The base price is $30,000 though. I cant see many people paying $30,000 for a Focus.

The base price is $30,000 though. I cant see many people paying $30,000 for a Focus.

The thing is, it wouldn't really cost that much over here. You can't just directly translate UK pricing the the US.

The thing is, it wouldn't really cost that much over here. You can't just directly translate UK pricing the the US.

I read a article once in top gear where ford was asked why the much better euro focus wasnt in the US , and cost was one of the main reasons . They said it would cost too much for the Us market . A ST-3 which is comparable in options to a avaerage equipped GTI or Cobalt SS bases at $24K and some change in US dollars . I just ticked on a few options which translated to 23,000 euro's which = a bit over $29,000 in US funds .

The thing is, it wouldn't really cost that much over here. You can't just directly translate UK pricing the the US.

True.

For example: GTI in UK goes for about 17,995-20,935 british pounds which translates to about $34,261-$39,858 American dollars. As we know, the American GTI costs nowhere near $35-40k. It costs more like $22,100.

Some other UK prices converted to American $$ for comparison. These cars do not cost this much here in the states.
Base 911 carrera - $110,254
Base M5 - $120,970
Base M6 - $155,762
Base c6 coupe - $88,759
Base CTS 3.6 - $56,940

You guys get the point...In reality, the Focus ST would be more around $19-20k to start here which would be inline with other compacts like the Cobalt SS, RSX, Si, SRT4. No way it'd be priced anywhere near $30k to start.