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Driving Down the Road: 2011 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Published 08/25/10

Sometimes, less is more. Less car equals more performance and better fuel economy, both being inversely proportional to weight. And if the design is done correctly, less car — exterior size — doesn't necessarily mean less interior space. Add bonus points for distinctive style.

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2011 Volvo C30
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I've just described the Volvo C30, the Swedish automaker's premium hatchback. While Volvo is best known in the US for wagons and crossovers, it has built sedans for far longer. The C30 is built on the same platform as the S40 sedan and V50 wagon, and shares their 103.9-inch wheelbase so interior space is comparable although it's...

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