Volvo bringing more models out with "Efficiency" branding
Along with seemingly every other automaker in the European market, Volvo is set to expand the special branding that indicates the most efficient models in each of their lines. While Volkswagen has chosen to go with the more abstract BlueMotion label and Ford is mashing up words to create ecoNetic, Volvo is keeping it simple with Efficiency. The C30 Efficiency drops into the UK market in 2008 with a CO2 emissions rating of 119 g/km and 52.2 mpg (US) from its 1.6L diesel engine. Helping the new C30 achieve these numbers will be the the usual aerodynamic tweaks and a new dual clutch transmission that will also see duty in other Ford models soon. Other Efficiency models will be getting a new 2.0L diesel along with direct-injected gas engines when they hit the streets in the near future.
[Source: Motor Authority]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
SuperQ 4:51PM (10/22/2007)
I test drove a C30 a few weeks ago. Nicely sized car. (Ford/Mazda C1 platform)
The big problem was the horrid engine options.. there were none. The only choice in the US is a 2.5L 5cyl turbo that gets 19/28 city/highway.
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shmooopy 7:24PM (10/22/2007)
Could not agree more.
I would love to see more efficient versions of this car, its really cool, perfect size IMO.
But as far as I can tell, without some kind of exhaust treatment system, you can't sell them in the US. Pity for Volvo and us.
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Mirko 5:20AM (10/23/2007)
The dual clutch gearboy is for the 2.0 diesel, not for the 1.6 in the Efficiency model... same as in the Ford Focus.
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Zach 11:17AM (10/23/2007)
I don't like the engine options either. Why not remove it and replace it with a nice AC drive and some lithium ion batteries? That's what we're doing. Should be a blast.
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D. See 10:45AM (11/13/2007)
Dear Ford & Volvo -
Please send this car to the U.S. It will sell.
Thank You.
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