Autoexpress online review: C30 D5

[neevo]

As title says, read it here

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/motoringpreviews/203233/volvo_c30.html

"If you’re about to place a deposit on an Audi A3, BMW 3-Series Compact or Mercedes C-Class Sports Coupé, you might want to hold on."

[neevo]

Also C30 T5

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/motoringpreviews/203234/volvo_c30.html

[neevo]

And S80 D5 SE

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/motoringpreviews/203237/volvo_s80.html

[GregE102]

The stats for the C30 T5 are a bit ****, they must be wrong 0 to 60 7.1 top end 140mph that cant be right my 854T5R has a smaller engine, is bigger car, less aero dynamic and ive still hit 150 on lots of ocassions still going up and i think the 0 to 60 on mine was 6.9 at press release, how can this be?
I think if thats the best volvo can do they should rip the T5 badge from it!

[MartinK]

The stats for the C30 T5 are a bit ****, they must be wrong 0 to 60 7.1 top end 140mph that cant be right my 854T5R has a smaller engine, is bigger car, less aero dynamic and ive still hit 150 on lots of ocassions still going up and i think the 0 to 60 on mine was 6.9 at press release, how can this be?
I think if thats the best volvo can do they should rip the T5 badge from it!
If the C30 has the same T5 as the new C70, it's a 2.5 low pressure turbo which only puts out 220hp

Edit - just read the review - it mentions 217hp.

[GregE102]

I see thanks, every dat is a school day!
Still a bit naff though! unless they are keeping all that potental for an R version, Bring it on!

[MartinK]

I've been wondering recently what would happen if you stuck a 19T and a custom map on the 2.5l engine. ;)

[GregE102]

I've been wondering recently what would happen if you stuck a 19T and a custom map on the 2.5l engine. ;)
Hmmm quite abit i recon but rember japaness man say never take sleeping tablet and laxertive at same time

[After_Shock]

The stats for the C30 T5 are a bit ****, they must be wrong 0 to 60 7.1 top end 140mph that cant be right my 854T5R has a smaller engine, is bigger car, less aero dynamic and ive still hit 150 on lots of ocassions still going up and i think the 0 to 60 on mine was 6.9 at press release, how can this be?
I think if thats the best volvo can do they should rip the T5 badge from it!

The car will be quicker than that but the official figures are being a bit understated, it helps the insurance quotes after all.

Whether an R will appear or not is a bit of an unknown, hopefully but I wouldnt hold my breath. It does look stunning though with the body kit on.