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Five- or six-speed manual transmission
The five- or six-speed all-synchromesh manual gearbox offers fluid and precise gear selection. The sixth
gear further improves comfort and fuel economy on the motorway. The smooth action of the clutch
assures that you move off with confidence and grace.
Five- or six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission
For the best of two worlds, there’s the five- or six-speed Geartronic – a responsive automatic that’s ideal
for relaxed driving, tough conditions or towing. This also allows manual gear shifting so you can maintain
a lower gear to bring up the revs or for the added assistance of engine braking. A special winter setting
makes it easier to move off and maintain grip on slippery surfaces.
Chassis
The wide wheelbase and the advanced chassis promote balanced handling and a high level of comfort. The
rigid body enables the Multi-link rear and McPherson spring strut front suspension to cope predictably
and consistently with all types of roads. The front and rear suspensions also interact to provide stable
braking and smooth steering. In a curve, the rear wheels have a slight steering facility for added stability
and steering response.
Sports chassis
This optional sport chassis will enhance C30’s driving pleasure and inspire you as a driver. Improved
body control, quicker and more precise steering result in a flat ride with crisp steering feel and response
– without compromising on comfort or load capacity. It lowers the car by 10 mm and includes 30% stiffer
springs, specially-adapted shock absorbers, stiffer bushings, sport-tuned front and rear anti-roll bars and
a higher steering gear ratio. You will enjoy curvy roads like you have never done before. Fun-to-drive
reaches a new level.
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Chassis
Start/Stop technology with brake energy regeneration
To further reduce fuel consumption and CO
2
emissions with up
to 8% when driving in the city, the DRIVe turbodiesel features
Volvo’s Start/Stop technology. Once the engine is warmed up
and the car comes to a standstill (for example at a traffic light)
where you put the gear in neutral and release the clutch, the
engine automatically shuts off. And instantly as you press the
clutch pedal, the engine restarts and you’re on the go. An extra
battery ensures that all infotainment and comfort systems will
function as usual even with the engine shut off. What’s more,
intelligent brake kinetic energy regeneration further optimises
fuel efficiency and performance in all driving conditions. As soon
as you brake or release the accelerator while a gear is engaged,
the alternator harnesses the car’s kinetic energy and feeds it
into the battery to reduce fuel consumption with an extra 2–3%.
And when you accelerate, the alternator decouples to free the
engine for maximum performance when you need it. The Start/
Stop system can be deactivated with a push of a button in the
centre console and is active between 0° and 30° C.
Notes.
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