Following the debut of the Volvo C30 Design Concept shown in Detroit comes the production version, the C30. Little has changed over the intermediate months, and having been introduced to Milan in April, will be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September, production starting soon after.

The target audience is 'young singles, or couples, with an intense urban lifestyle', and 75% of buyers are expected to be from Europe, the car having myriad options for customization. When it arrives, the Volvo C30 will be available with engines ranging from 100PS to 220PS - and all will have a superior sound system that Volvo buyers have come to expect. Rivals include the Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series, though potential buyers of cars such as the Mazda RX-8 may also find themselves tempted.
Source: cardesignnews