Volvo planning more small models, more diesels
click above image for high-res gallery of the Volvo C30 Efficiency
In the wake of rapidly diminishing sales of large and not-particularly fuel efficient cars, Volvo is doing what only seems rational: introducing smaller vehicles with more fuel efficient engines. The company reportedly has plans to introduce three new diesel powered vehicles by the fall. We are unclear on where Volvo intends to target with its little green men cars besides emerging markets such as China and Russia, but we’d love to see some more stylish and fuel efficient options in the U.S. It’s too early to speculate on what vehicles Volvo is referring to, but that’s never stopped us before. The C30 is currently the Swedish automakers smallest vehicle and at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Volvo showed off its C30 Efficiency concept. We’d say that the timing certainly appears right for a production version of just such a machine. After all, who wouldn’t appreciate the 52.26 miles per gallon from its 105 horsepower 1.6L turbodiesel engine?
Gallery: Volvo C30 Efficiency
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