And it has the corresponding Elevate downpipe and cat-back exhaust. In addition to some fender decals, it has an additional Elevate ECU tune. However, this Polestar-tuned C30 R-Design isn’t stock. Modified 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design with Polestar tune front interior | Cars & Bids It has rain-sensing wipers, navigation, and keyless ignition, too. Also, it has Xenon headlights with washers, heated front seats, a power-operated sunroof, and dual-zone automatic climate control. So, in addition to the Polestar ECU tune and previously-mentioned performance features, this 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design has 18” wheels, leather upholstery, and an R-Design steering wheel, pedals, dials, and aluminum inlays. However, it’s otherwise identical to the ‘actual’ Polestar Limited Edition. As it wasn’t originally sold in the US, it doesn’t have the Limited Edition’s numbered plaque or black wheels. After moving back to the US, they sold the car to its current owner. Its original owner ordered this 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design while serving Germany with the US Air Force. The car currently listed on Cars & Bids technically isn’t one of them. Volvo only sold 250 Polestar Limited Editions in the US.
Also, it’s significantly rarer than a retuned R-Design.
A Euro-bought copy of these limited-edition hot hatches is up for grabs on Cars & Bids Modified 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design with Polestar tune | Cars & BidsĪlthough Polestar offered its ECU tune as a stand-alone Volvo C30 R-Design feature, the Limited Edition comes with more than just that. And it has a sweet electric-blue paint job. But it genuinely responds better to throttle inputs and surges stronger in the middle of its rev range. As a result, the C30 R-Design Polestar Edition handles much like the standard car, MT says. Polestar only retuned the ECU for more power, torque, and responsiveness. That bone was the 2013 C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition. But it garnered enough attention for Volvo, which rarely shouts about its performance side, to throw enthusiasts a bone. Unfortunately, that car was a bit too extreme to put into production, especially since Volvo was about to end C30 production. And it proved so in 2012 with the bonkers 450-hp, AWD C30 Polestar Concept. But Polestar thought it could go further. It has a quicker steering rack with stiffer bushings, lower ride height, body kit, rear spoiler, as well as stiffer springs, shocks, and anti-roll bars. The ‘regular’ Volvo C30 R-Design fixes some of those issues. Also, when’s the last time you saw a five-cylinder car? However, while the standard C30 is decent fun, it’s also heavier, slower, and not as agile as the contemporary GTI, MotorTrend says. Yes, it’s comfortable, stylish, and its funky rear hatch gives it great visibility. In standard form, the FWD Volvo C30 is more lukewarm than hot. But before it spiced up the wagon, Polestar turned its attention to another Volvo: the C30 hot hatch. Cars like the V60 Polestar, for example, a 362-hp station wagon with Ohlins suspension.
And just like its German counterparts M and AMG, Polestar gave a few Volvo road cars a touch more speed.
Right at the end, Polestar gave the Volvo C30 hot hatch an extra shot of Swedish speed 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Edition rear 3/4 | VolvoĢ013 Volvo C30 R-Design Polestar Limited Editionīefore it spun off to focus on electric cars, Polestar was Volvo’s racing and then performance division. And this week on Cars & Bids, you can try snagging an example of that alternative: a 2013 Volvo C30 R-Design with a Polestar tune. However, one somewhat unexpected automaker once offered an alternative to those choices. While the Golf R and 2023 Integra qualify, and the GTI is arguably near-luxury, overall, the segment is rather sparse. There are front-wheel-drive hot hatches, AWD ones, and occasionally RWD ones, but luxury ones might be the rarest.
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