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Volvo is launching a new luxury compact car for 2008 called the C30. Already on sale in Europe, the four-seat hatchback will be coming across the Atlantic this fall loaded with safety features. It promises sporty handling and performance with upscale appointments and comfort. The C30 will start at $22,700 for the C30 Version 1.0 and $25,700 for the C30 Version 2.0 (prices do not include destination charges of $695).

The 2008 Volvo C30 should appeal to at least two groups of people: Those who are young and successful, who like the practicality of a hatchback that seats four, but who can afford something a little more upscale; and those with fond memories of the old P1800 ES sport wagon.

The C30 also will appeal to people who buy Volvos for their emphasis on protecting the people inside. The C30 will come with electronic stability control, anti-whiplash head rests, side-impact and side-curtain airbags, and other safety features engineered by the world-renowned expert.

The Volvo C30 shares underpinnings with the S40 sedan and S50 wagon, which share underpinnings with the acclaimed European Ford Focus, an athletic compact that shares only its name with the American Focus.

The exterior design of the C30 was inspired in part by the old P1800 ES and in part by the Volvo Safety Concept Car. The result is a stylish hatchback with a large glass backlight.

The C30 is 8.5 inches shorter than the S40, but slightly wider. It shares the S40’s powertrain (engine, transmission), but will provide spunkier performance, benefiting from its lighter weight (320 pounds lighter than the S40). Volvo reportedly is tuning the suspension on the firm side and 0-60 mph sprint times of less than seven seconds are anticipated. This sounds like a quick car with sporty handling to us.

Both versions of the C30 are powered by a turbocharged T5 5-cylinder engine that produces 227 horsepower. Manual and automatic transmissions will be available.

A concept for the C30 was displayed on the auto show circuit a couple of winters ago with a 260-hp, turbocharged engine, so we know such an engine fits under the hood. We also know several aftermarket tuners are ready with performance and customization parts for the car as soon as it arrives.

The third generation of Volvo’s XC70 crossover utility vehicle arrives in October with a new engine, personalized ride features, a height-adjustable child booster cushion and new dynamic and comfort technologies.

Volvo first introduced its XC70 to the U.S. automotive market in 1997, long before the term “crossover” had been coined. The XC stands for “cross country,” as in a vehicle designed for travel across a variety of surfaces. Or, as Volvo puts it, a vehicle for those whose active lifestyle can range from driving children to school, negotiating city traffic or navigating mountain trails.

Volvo also produces the larger XC90. It seems like the XC70 is the model most often chosen by rock climbers, kayakers, and mountain bikers, while the XC90 is more popular with families.

Like sport utility vehicles, the XC70 offers an elevated driving position and ground clearance necessary for off-pavement exploration.

But it also features a full array of Volvo’s typical safety features, a package enhanced on the 2008 model by the new height-adjustable child booster seat that keeps a youngster in the proper position to have a good view of the environment while also being fully protected by the vehicle’s side-curtain airbag in the event of a collision.

The new 2008 XC70 can be equipped with Volvo’s Four-C active dynamic chassis system and comes with Hill Descent Control that makes driving down steep and slippery surfaces easier and safer.

A 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine provides 235 horsepower. That power goes to all four wheels through an all-wheel-drive system that can be supplemented by Volvo’s Four-C active chassis that allows the driver to select among comfort, sport and advanced settings.

Outside, the new XC70 gets a more dressed up design for a more elegant and luxurious appearance that includes a chrome molding at the bottom of the doors, framed side windows and a raised and sculpted rear section that provides the wagon with a more dynamic design.

Inside, the XC70 features ortho-posture supportive seats that can be ventilated for enhanced comfort.

The interior has more room than in the previous generation with more distance between the front and rear seats and thus more legroom for those sitting in the second row. Both front and rear seats can be equipped with built-in heaters. The rear seat is split 40/20/40 to provide various ways to expand the rear cargo floor.

The rear cargo floor has aluminum rails and adjustable anchor points for securing various loads. There also are anchor points in the side panels of the cargo area and various nets, dividers and cargo-management accessories will be available.

The new XC70 also can be equipped with an advanced audio system that features an Alpine amplifier, Dolby Pro Logic II Surround sound and Dynaudio speakers.

Volvo is launching a new luxury compact car for 2008 called the C30. Already on sale in Europe, the four-seat hatchback will be coming across the Atlantic this fall loaded with safety features. It promises sporty handling and performance with upscale appointments and comfort. The C30 will start at $22,700 for the C30 Version 1.0 and $25,700 for the C30 Version 2.0 (prices do not include destination charges of $695).

The 2008 Volvo C30 should appeal to at least two groups of people: Those who are young and successful, who like the practicality of a hatchback that seats four, but who can afford something a little more upscale; and those with fond memories of the old P1800 ES sport wagon.

The C30 also will appeal to people who buy Volvos for their emphasis on protecting the people inside. The C30 will come with electronic stability control, anti-whiplash head rests, side-impact and side-curtain airbags, and other safety features engineered by the world-renowned expert.

The Volvo C30 shares underpinnings with the S40 sedan and S50 wagon, which share underpinnings with the acclaimed European Ford Focus, an athletic compact that shares only its name with the American Focus.

The exterior design of the C30 was inspired in part by the old P1800 ES and in part by the Volvo Safety Concept Car. The result is a stylish hatchback with a large glass backlight.

The C30 is 8.5 inches shorter than the S40, but slightly wider. It shares the S40’s powertrain (engine, transmission), but will provide spunkier performance, benefiting from its lighter weight (320 pounds lighter than the S40). Volvo reportedly is tuning the suspension on the firm side and 0-60 mph sprint times of less than seven seconds are anticipated. This sounds like a quick car with sporty handling to us.

Both versions of the C30 are powered by a turbocharged T5 5-cylinder engine that produces 227 horsepower. Manual and automatic transmissions will be available.

A concept for the C30 was displayed on the auto show circuit a couple of winters ago with a 260-hp, turbocharged engine, so we know such an engine fits under the hood. We also know several aftermarket tuners are ready with performance and customization parts for the car as soon as it arrives.