Western Weekender, 15 October

15-October-2010

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AutoChic founder Juliet Potter reviewed the hot-new Volvo C30 T5 R-Design for Western Weekender this week.

Here's part of what she had to say:

"When I picked up the latest C30 with my husband, we were both excited – being a designer by trade, he has a bit of a car-crush on this model and suffice to say I don't mind a bit of Mr Pattinson so with both of our boxes ticked, there was an initial fight for the keys. I won. Of course.

The Volvo C30 T5 R-Design is the newest release in the C30 range and for all of you who have no idea what those extra acronyms actually mean, the 'T5' signifies a step-up from the original released vehicle into the 2010 version, along with the 'R-Design' being an optional extra sports-chassis feature. Personally, I likey. It makes the car sportier and somehow a little more a la mode.

Along with the new chic-chassis underbelly, the R-Design version means the car comes with an upgraded leather trim, electronically adjustable driver's seat, a rear spoiler, rear park assist, electro-chromatic mirror with an inbuilt compass, rear-seat armrests, headlight washers and stylish 17-inch designer alloy wheels.

If your budget doesn't afford this funkier-version, never fear; the base model (Volvo C30) provides some pretty snazzy inclusions – think auxiliary audio input, front/rear fog lights, electric fold-in door mirrors, leather interior, remote central locking, climate control, pollen filter, front-seat adjustable lumbar support, split-fold rear seat, front cup holders, 12V auxiliary power outlets, an adjustment steering wheel, front electric windows, cruise control and trip computer. Not a bad start."

Read the full review and article below!