We haven’t seen very many spy photos of the upcoming C30, but expect the concept shown here to be very much like the production car to be introduced at the Paris show in September. Hey, recognize that profile? There’s a little bit of P1800 there (although we’ve never seen a P1800 with a lip spoiler). A good 8 in. shorter than the current S40, the C30 will be powered by a 2.4-liter inline five-cylinder turbo engine making 260 ponies. Who’s going to buy this decidedly sporty car? Volvo’s traditional and current markting thrust was, and is, safety—but this car is aimed at a younger, and we suppose, more risk-oriented (young, dynamic) clientele. Does this mean that Volvo perceives its customers as old and stodgy? At any rate, it’s a handsome package, although we wonder how well that flat bronze paint will hold up to mud, ice, salt and snow over the long term.–Mike AllenDetroit 1: Dodge Challenger ConceptDetroit 2: Ford Edge, Shelby GT500, Sport Trac and Reflex ConceptDetroit 3: Infiniti Coupe ConceptDetroit Live 4: Car and Truck Of The YearDetroit Live 5: Hyundai Santa Fe and Talus ConceptDetroit Live 6: Dodge Challenger and Chrysler Imperial Concepts Revealed, Plus Mercedes’ GLDetroit 7: Ford Super Chief and Lincoln MKS Concepts, Plus Lincoln MKXDetroit 8: Chevy Camaro ConceptDetroit Live 9: Mazda Kabura and Toyota F3R ConceptsDetroit Live 10: Honda Fit and GM’s ‘Staff Meeting’ Press ConferenceDetroit Live 11: Buick Enclave ConceptDetroit 12: Jeep Wrangler and CompassDetroit 13: Nissan Sentra and Urge ConceptDetroit Live 14: Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder and Concept-CTDetroit Live 15: Lexus LS 460/460LDetroit 16: Chrysler Aspen and Dodge CaliberDetroit Live 17: Acura RDXDetroit Live 18: Aston Martin Rapide Concept, Kia Optima and Soul ConceptDetroit Live 19: Audi Roadjet Concept, S6 and S8Detroit Live 20: BMW M RoadsterDetroit Live 21: Geely Arrives
