The 2010 Volvo C30 invoice price is less than $22,000! This is a direct result of the Ford stewardship with Volvo. Volvo engineers have implemented unique styling to create a 2-door hatchback that is just about 50% traditional Volvo and 50% S40 sedan. Chic interior design standards also abound. Ford's contribution is the platform which is based on a combination between the S40 and the very popular Mazda 3.

The 2010 Volvo C30 dealers have ordered a special package beneath the hood where you will find a 5-cylinder engine, that when combined with its efficient turbocharging unit, cranks out a very respectable 227 horses. The C30 is a fresh and effective meshing of cultures - and American/Swedish automotive innovation that is gaining mad attention.

Traveling in a straight line, according to the 2010 Volvo C30 specifications, it will shoot you from standing still to more than 60 miles per hour as fast as or faster than the Honda Civic Si, the Volkswagen GTI and/or the Mini Cooper S. And although it gives up just a small amount of the sportiness that these competitors represent, it makes up for that by offering owners a super-slick cabin and loads of curb appeal. And by no means assume that the C30 can't offer some stout fighting ability in terms of aggressive driving as well.

On the inside of this 4-seater hatchback from Volvo, you will experience cutting-edge flashiness including a tricky center stack that seemingly floats. Exterior proportioning is pulled straight and yields an overall feeling of rigid ability. Especially for the price point of the 2010 C30, it offers an amazing degree of sophistication. Of course, prospective purchasers for vehicles in this segment will still want to compare it with the Mini Cooper, the Mitsubishi Lancer Palliart Sportback and the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan.

And don't forget that the 2010 Volvo C30 review describes it loaded with standard safety features. Child safety seats, electronic traction and stability control, head/side/passenger air bags, 4-wheel antilock brakes and remote keyless entry are all standard safety features. However, this vehicle has not been tested by either the IIHS or the NHTSA yet.

According to EPA 2010 Volvo C30 specifications it delivers a combined city/highway EPA estimated fuel efficiency rating of 24 MPG. Stylish and safe, able and ready, it presents you with more than adequate sportiness, impressive fuel efficiency and agile out handling abilities - all in a hatchback from two of the world's most respected auto manufacturers.