Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) will soon be putting its new 2008 models in the showrooms and one of the exciting new models will be the C30, Volvo's challenger in the premium compact car segment. The 2-door hatchback, which scored 5/5 stars in the EuroNCAP test, is aimed at not only buyers who are younger than the typical Volvo customer but also at older ones whose children have gone off on their own. In fact, Volvo is counting on this model to win over many new customers to the brand.
Technical details of the C30 (which rides on the same platform as the S40 and also the Ford Focus) for Malaysia have not been revealed and so far, it has been sold with a 2.5-litre 5-cylinder petrol engine (the T5 unit in the V50) with a 5-speed automatic transmission or 6-speed manual shifter. A source told MTM that it is possible that there will be a smaller engine for the Malaysian market.
The other new addition to the Volvo line-up for 2008 will be a turbodiesel variant of the XC90 SUV. The diesel variant has long been desired by many customers not only because of rising fuel prices but also because the modern turbodiesels offer spirited performance and are as enjoyable to drive as petrol engines. Offering this engine variant in Malaysia would certainly boost sales of the XC90 which has been around some time now.
"Volvo is coming out with more exciting cars that are more beautiful, sporty, sexy, innovative, daring and captivating so this is going to be an exciting year for us," promised Robert Norrman, President of Volvo Car Malaysia.
Source : Motor Trader
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