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Test drive in Russia: Volvo C30 T5

Swedish engineers from Volvo found a recipe for a good racing car for the city
We meet on clothes
T5 is hung with a harmonious airkin. The front bumper with the right features is visible intercooler. Chrome -made exhaust pipes of 90 mm do not sound too loud, but pleasantly shortened springs lower the clearance by 20 mm, unlike civilian C30. Charma is added by chrome side mirrors equipped with turn signals.
Good finding designers glass hinged back door. This is the legacy of the classic sports car Volvo 1800 ES.
Like at home
We did not expect another. The mega-quality salon is touched by details and materials. Carbox central arc, soft material panel material, dramatic with rubber holders original solutions. The cabin is made of the material of the international standard OEKO-TEX 100. All this guarantees the absence of harmful or allergenic substances in textiles and skin. Additionally, silver metal details of the interior are checked for the allocation of nickel according to the regulations of the highest quality jewelry.
The steering wheel is made in the best traditions of Volvo from luxurious material. The right hand is conveniently located on a leather armrest and easily clicks the right lever of the CP. The place for bottles is closed by rubber blinds.
Seats are stitched with excellent skin, they are endowed with many electronic adjustments. That's just upsetting a small peretopic back, so that the left leg was not too bent. Apparently, the small shift back was originally intended for the version on the handle, and in order not to redo the seats for the option with the automatic transmission, the Volvo engineers decided not to be wise. If you sit coldly, heating the front seats saves you. It works just with a bang, warming not only the fifth point, but also the lower back. It is not provided for the rear seats of heating, which is quite logical. After all, to sit there is not supposed to be fashionable personalities, except for children or pets. Although the ceiling from the back has an upper recess.
T5 is equipped with a premium acoustics of Dynaudio. Almost all frequencies sound great, but the low are upset. No matter how we turned the equalizer, it was not possible to raise the bass level by ear. Climate management is traditionally for Volvo at the highest level. A stinking KamAZ blew in us, the air quality control system in the cabin (IAQS) quickly came to the rescue. Deflectors closed at the moment as soon as the concentration of carbon monoxide became harmful. Anyway, the system protects against other toxic gases, as well as the odors of the exhaust of gasoline and diesel engines, liquids for cleaning glass and oil. The air fence works great from the street, it comes and the car is already cleaned. At the same time, you can refuse the services of a working air conditioner if it is not too hot or cold. There will be enough autonomous air intake.
If desired, the C30 T5 is also placed for 100,000 rubles. Looking at the card is not always convenient and you can get lost. Therefore, the best option would be to listen to the pleasant voice of the pilot, which will lead you along a given route.
The rear windows have an unusual shape, this gives more creativity and at the same time, more view. Excellent control over the road gives a real Xenon xenon xenon. You immediately understand the visual difference from the pseudo Xenon, previously seen on other cars. In any conditions and speed of movement, the headlights are automatically adjusted to the optimal glow. Of course, when the xenon is turned on, fuel consumption also increases, but not to ride with the same dimensions in the end.
Despite the high clearance, driving on Russian irregularities causes a breakdown of shock absorbers. Still, short springs play a role. Perhaps the installation of higher -profile rubber (for example, 55 mm) will improve behavior. At least in two C30 T5 versions, where rubber is 215/40/R17 and 215/45/R17, we did not notice a big difference in comfort on some idiotic Moscow roads.
Adjust with energy
As we have already said, 2 versions of Volvo C30 T5 were in our hands: white and red. In the first version, the GEARTRONIC transmission with a manual and auto mode is sitting. Turn on Manual and click the gas until it stops the engine quickly spins up to 5000 revolutions and shoots forward. For tired speeds, there is an automatic way of switching, especially good in traffic jams. Acceleration in this case is also frisky. But for Servovi, Volvo has prepared a version of T5 with a real manual box. Real because the course of the lever is clear and smooth, this is the real quality! The programs are quite long, on the 3rd you can calmly accelerate to 100 km/h. The first easily reaches the mark of 5.500 revolutions, the screech of the wheels that the DSTC system controls is heard. The clutch works impeccably, coupled with the correct transmission. In general, an inexperienced driver (unlike more sensitive and long -term adhesion of Subaru Impreza WRX) will be able to manage such a car. The 2.5-liter motor is also perfectly configured: the street enjoys its sonorous sniffing. Adds a pleasant sound and exhaust system. It eats the engine quite worthy: about 15-17 liters on average. If it is constantly crushing the floor, of course, it will go away and all 20 liters per 100 km. Virtuoso drives will be able to achieve 12.5 liters. But T5 with its disposition literally beats on high -speed driving. It is supported in excess of a reliable security system. Here, Volvo engineers really showed their leadership. The driver of the city rocket can go calmly.
The safest in the world?
The first thing we noticed the Blis system. She helps to foresee the cars passing next to you. And blinks with orange. In practice, Blis is often stupid. For example, if you go along the Moscow Ring Road, where there are many cars, Blis bulbs sometimes light up on their own and even if the car has not drove. It’s still more reliable video cameras, as in Infiniti EX35, for example. And if you say that Blis is an option and it costs 38.500 (!) Rules will be completely bad.
How to protect yourself in a car in the event of an accident? Volvo made an C30 car of increased safety.
A durable frame is made of high -quality steel. The outer parts are softer, and internal more stiffness. The design under the bumper distributes the forces of the impact, and the super -burned front beam under the front panel, reduces the penetration of parts into the salon during the accident.
With a lateral blow, the SIPS system distributes a shock wave over the body to reduce injury.
All panels and sidewalls of the doors are sheathed with energy -absorbing materials to reduce the danger of injury to the driver and passengers. The body beams have high -speed racks.
Front seats are reinforced so that they can withstand significant loads and provide additional protection. Also in the front seats, the unique Whips system, which protects the spine and neck well. The system is activated with a strong impact on the back. Independent studies have proven the effectiveness of the Volvo Whips system. The consequence of the blow decreases by 50%.
Frontary airbags protect the head and chest. The degree of filling the pillow with gas varies depending on the strength of the impact. With a small blow, the pillows do not turn on, only seat belt pretensions are triggered.
Side airbags of front passengers located at the edges of the seats reduce the risk of injuries of the chest and hips.
The IC curtain is revealed with a lateral blow to protect all people in C30. It works with a long accident with several blows.
The entire steering column during a frontal collision is transformed to reduce the danger of injury to the driver.
And for dessert: to protect against hooligans, Volvo came up with good protection. The door locks cannot be opened when hacking, the electronic immobilizer will not let the engine without a suitable key, and if someone puts the hand through the window of the Deadlock system, will not allow the door to open from the inside.
Expensive
This is the only minus of the top equipment Volvo C30 T5. For similar money, you can purchase a cooler sports car, for example Infiniti G37. Of course, you can discard optional pieces, like a navigator for 100,000, discs for 90,000 and R-Design body kit for 147,000 rubles. Or another option to take a standard package, it starts with 1.019,000 rubles.
pros
Great sports safe car
Minuses
The cost of top equipment
Hard suspension
Incorrect operation of the BLIS system
Small level of low frequencies of the CD-reiver
Hactericism
Engine type: turbocharged
Engine volume: 2.5 l
Power: 230 hp
Twisting: 320 nm
Drive: front
Acceleration to 100 km/h (fur): 6.7-7.1 s
Maximum speed (AUT-MECH): 235-240 km/hour
City fuel consumption: 12.5-20 l
Fuel suburban consumption: 6.5-6.7 l
Clearance: 240 mm
Dimensions: 4.254x1782x1.430mm
Equipment
Luke with electric drive
Electronic climate control ECC
Electric drives of the front seats
Heating the front seats
Self -deleted rear -view mirror
Parking heater with a timer
IAQS SUMPLE Air Cleaning System
Bluetooth - a mobile phone synchronization system with an A/m audio system of fog lights, in the spoiler of the rear bumper
VOLVO anti -theft system
The tilt sensor of the car
Volume sensor
Bixenon headlights
The rear parking radar
BLIS - System of Information on the availability of Transport in Dead Zones
Roading gearbox handle by skin decoration of the parking brake lever leather
Salon finish for polished allumin
GPP handle decoration with skin with aluminum insert
Rules decoration with leather and aluminum
12 speakers, CD changer for 6 disks
Rear spoiler in the color of the body
Washers of headlights
Curtain in the luggage compartment
Navigation system RTI
Cup holder and ashtray in the central console
Backlight in the side mirrors of the rear view
R-Design set
Cost: 1.657.000 rubles
Alexander vlasov
 
 

   


 

Source: Autolet.ru