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  • Re: The title description This car has the same platform as the

    (European) Ford Focus

  • Volvo 850 was a volvo.... this is made by Geely - a chinese manufacturer. I wish Volvo AB would buy back Volvo cars.... Ford was bad enough, but now this?????

  • dear santa...

  • fucking awesome color

  • This is my 2nd favorite car after the volvo 850R :P

  • BTW volvo dont or didnt even make this car they made they c30 of which polestar got and tuned the fuck out of it you bring your c30 to polestar or volvo and they will give you a polestar modification to it for about £21,000 duuhhh, so all you dicks that say volvo will make loads well you are wrong, POLESTAR WILL, Polestar said on volvo's website they will gladly put there tuning kit in anyones car, as long as the driver Brings his own c30

  • It's a real shame that Volvo is such a sissy not to realize it's true potential at being capable of producing highly tuned performance sport compact vehicle.Instead,it's all about it's same old boring philosophy of building big and bulky boring cars for only the sake of safety.If I were an auto manufacturer,I'd see to it that I always had a flagship performance car.That's where the big business of the auto industry is at,and always has been.

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  • Just love the sound.

  • This guy's teeth are brutally yellow. On another note, awesome car.

  • i......want......this

  • very very impressive car indeed, but wouldn't you guys rather have RS3 for the same money?

  • Fantastic car !!!! Volvo should put it to production

  • Dont get the rs3!!! Its lame around the Corners and understeers like fwd car

  • I need this car,  now

  • I own a 2008 C30, the first C30 sold in Sonoma County, CA. Its a keeper! Fun, fast, and comfortable you're a wolf in sheep's clothing under the Volvo badge. An extra 135 hp and 4wd be hard to resist.

  • Gotta love those light weight high horsepower cars.

  • Volvo needs something like this for sure. It's performance is way more accessible despite being in a completely different league than the usual competitors like the STi and the S3/RS3 and the Focus RS.

  • Amazing !!!

  • Nice!

  • Haldex is lame! It's a quasi awd system. If you want this you can get it now, buy a golf gti or Audi s3 chip and exhaust 350bhp

  • @milzy83 If you need the 5-pot, you'll need to go to the RS3 / TT-RS. And they're pretty expensive already.

  • @milzy83 I thought it had quaife diffs...

  • @TechThem22 what had a quaife dif?

    I don't think S3 or GTI was developed by quattro GmbH like the RS's and R8s because if they were i don't think they would have put a Haldex in them.

    they are developed along side a3 and golfs.

  • @milzy83 I thought the Volvo had quaife differentials. I'm sorry I didn't clarify.

  • the Lamborghini Aventador uses a haldex system and so does the Bugatti Veyron.

  • @milzy83 Hahaha, both Audi and VW use Haldex. Don't speak without knowledge.

  • @TheSwed

    lol, haldex is lame compared to awd, its semi all awd.

    I have knowledge having owned a Audi s3 8p, my subaru sti was much better.

    Now i own a 135i but i'm selling it to my a 1m coupe or ttrs.

    What about you swed, volvo i bet.

  • @milzy83 Then why do you tell ppl to buy stuff with Haldex in it ? :)

  • @TheSwed

    Because the point of this video is to show people this car exists but you can't buy it.

    Remember this engine is from a Focus Rs 300bhp which they have tuned to 400bhp.

    They then put a haldex system on it.

    I can buy a car with a haldex system on it for £20-25k put a tune and better exhaust and colling etc.

    400bhp done deal!!

  • @TheSwed

    Because the point of this Video is that this car is unavailable to buy.

    You can however buy something very similar from Audi or VW and tune it to 400bhp.

    That's all polestar did anyway, tuned a Focus Rs engine (volvo) and put in a haldex system.

  • @milzy83 It's Ford that tuned a Volvo-engine. The 2.5 has been with Volvo since the 850. The thing about this car is tha it has a steering/handling like a STCC-car, which wont be the case if you buy a VW or an Audi. But then, Volvo will never make this car :-( It'd cost too much

  • I got an erection after this video...

  • @gogagoxy i dont want to know

  • Damn, that's a lot of power

  • Audi's new RS3 is £39,900 and if Volvo put this into production it would cost £40,000. I know which one I would rather have.....So Volvo PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put this amazing looking car into production.

  • @crgMCF

    I don't think you'll get an Rs3 for £39900.

    more like £45000 or £41000/42000 months to 1 year old

  • @milzy83 I checked and with no extra's the RS3 would cost £39.900. If you want to add extra's then the cost is likely to go up. I would still take this insane blue monster over an Audi.

  • @crgMCF

    It certainly looks better but i would rather have a GmbH "Quattro" developed AWD system with all that power.

    Like i said in my 1st response to this Video, you can have this car now, buy yourself a S3 8p or Golf GTI and whack a tune and better pipes you can achieve 400bhp and they have Haldex awd systems.

  • Volvo should start making cars like this more than anyone because Volvo is synonymous with safety so people would feel safe when they go fast in this car ;)

  • When I'm 25 and wan't too feel young again it would be with this Volvo.

  • The PCP isn't gonna be produced by Volvo, which totally sucks because this car would demolish the hot hatch market!!

  • The only thing that puts me off about this car is the rear lights. Otherwise it would be a great little hatch

  • I want it.

  • Massive car!!!

  • hahah in the last second the down shift exhaust note was focus RS sounding...........have some balls and make the thing. soft cck volvo's.

  • volvo ford focus rs? suck me off cunt

  • @LordThor09. Do you understand business, profits, and supply? They would need to sell it at 44k GBP (66k American?) to make profit, because of the cost it takes to build. Sure everyone on this YouTube video wants one, but if it costs 20k-30k GBP to make and they sell them at 15kGBP a piece, even if they sell 40million, then they will still lose money...

  • @kmfdeviant530 If they made just 1000 worldwide for that amount (even for 70k), I guarantee they would be sold out before delivery. They just need to sell as little as they would think people want at a price they would profit from. I think they are missing a brand recognition opportunity with this car. It would have the potenial of becoming a unicorn car.

  • That is the Volvo test track in Gothenburg. I was there testing the whole line at the same time as Polestar was praticing pit stops and had a shakedown.

    Let me tell you all that this dude can not drive. The test track is quite fast but it looks like my grandma in a V70

  • Awesome!

    Sadly the market for a super-volvo is limited, and the price tag takes the market to a plunging death.

    Those who are interested can't possibly afford the vehicle. Those who can, have an entire line up of exclusive brands to choose from - that portrays their social status I bet is more important than anyone likes to admit.

    It doesn't mean the C30 PCP is crap in any way, just that Volvo has a long way to go in this segment before becoming a major force.

    Keep it up !

  • To this I say: Yes!

  • Volvo are going to produce a C30 GT. But they will only produce 500 cars.

  • Just look at it and listen it is worth the money:D:D

  • AMAZING!:D

  • This car is awesome!!! Volvo needs to seriously consider making this car and producing it in the U.S. This would give the R32, Focus, and STI Hatchback a run for their money.

  • @975theo 40k british pounds = $66,000 usd.

    not gonna give much of anything a "run for the money"

  • @975theo

    Producing it in the US? Meaning cheap plastic interiors, bad build quality, unreliability, etc...

    How about we just keep the production plants in Europe. :D

  • r they goin to sell this in the US?

  • love that classic volvo sound

  • well seems like a nice car but keep doing family cars volvo..

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  • Never been a fan of Volvo. I'm more of a BMW enthusiast. But I'd get rid of my BMW for one of those.

  • @chachachachilie

    im in the exact same boat as you, im considering getting rid of my bmw for it

  • @chachachachilie Please, please don't.! The Volvo mentality vs typical BMW driver mentality are completely different.

  • please make it

  • 400bhp? what kind of cooler does this thing have must be a good 1 to stop it overheating :P

  • there is a petition going at a swedish car magazine to get volvo to build the c30 "pcp" and according to them the cost would be if it went in to production 44200£. teknikensvarld.se/nyheter/1102­11-petition-volvo-c30/index.xm­l , sign it if you want to see this car go in to production, i know i want to.

  • they would need to sell it at 40k to make a profit? I bet there would be a waiting list for it..

  • This is what Ken Block should be driving

  • great car!

  • Shame Volvo aren't going to make this. Still, I bet if you took a C30 to Polestar in Sweden and asked them to tune it up, I bet you'd get something similar. It might not have 400 BHP, and it might not have the moleskin interior, but still...it's the next best thing.

  • We need more "reasonable" sports cars. Go Volvo!

  • Volvo <3 

  • It sounds like an R8 V10 to me!

  • ive sat in this car at my work.what a car.

  • teknikensvarld.se/namninsamlin­gar/volvo-c30-polestar/english­/index.xml, go sign the petition and make volvo create this beast!

  • @JD194

    The page isn't there! I really want this car

  • @JD194 Well the petition must have worked because they are going to make this.

  • @buttnut1080 were did you go that info

  • @eduardoscorpio autoblog.com

  • If Volvo put this car in prod, I sell my RS, I like a lot, to buy this beauty for sure!!!

  • this car pisses on the sti cosworth an rs500 focus

  • @v6cabby congratulations. you managed to watch top gear last week.

  • @veyronman i watch top gear every week wot are you going on about

  • Sing the petition to make Volvo buid and sell this car! teknikensvarld.se/nyheter/1102­11-petition-volvo-c30/index.xm­l

  • ahh it's Mikko's new car :) joy

  • I knew top gear would love the car,who woudnt.

    their is talk of them bringing out 250 of them.to celebrate the polestar star winning the stcc championship.just something i heard.

    volvo and polestar should bring out a 300bhp one to begin with.would cost less but would still LOOK at SOUND amazing.Also we do polestar upgrades at my work.35-50bhp lots more touque.500-600 pounds.volvo and polestar.SORT IT OUT.

  • this car came to my garage during the time top gear had it for the show.i work for volvo near dunsfold.its a beast no other word can describe it.the unofficial time round the track was 127.4. thats 3 seconds than the cosworth.the c30 really is a power house.one of the best sounds from a car you will ever hear.AMAZING.CAR looks so nice in the smurf blue.[polestar blue]any questions bout car.ask me

  • hopefully u can get the c30 and polestar could upgrade it. sounds like a plan :D

  • I'd buy it for 40000 pounds! MAKE IT, VOLVO!

  • How do we let Volvo know WE WANT IT and will get our years in debt in order to get it.

    Damn, it is the first time I've actually desired a Volvo.

  • this car needs to be in production sort it out

  • just seen it on top car- this should be in production as will be a phenomonial hit for Volvo, whoever is M.D. of that company is not in tune with modern consumer requirments, move over let a younger person take the helm.......

  • i'd gladly buy this..

  • I like the car (and the colour) cuz the colour and the "VOLVO" badge will make ppl laugh at you but the REAL DEVIL is in the car. I like these cars

  • I would pay $40,000 for that.

  • opponent: what car are u driving?

    you: a baby blue volvo

    opponent laughs before u smoke him...ultimate sleeper...

  • Build it! I'll deal with compromises just makes sure you keep the AWD and diffs!!!

  • 400bhp in a volvo!!!!!

  • this car was set up at my garage where i work ready for top gear.what a machine.

    to see it for real is just awesome.400bhp at 500 torque so rapid.it was at my garage for 2 days.had the polestar team their as well.cant wait to see it on top gear.only shame was it was a very wet day when the stig took it round the test track.but it will be a massive hit for polestar and volvo

  • BBS FI wheels, forged.

  • where can i find those rims?

  • Yes please, ill take one in carbon grey thank you very much!

  • I saw it in the trailer of next TG series yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!

  • c'mon guys let's get everybody on facebook and get this car rollin' into production!!! (and polestar into Volvo's sports car division!)

  • Volvo MAKE THIS CAR! It wouldnt come close to BMW's M cars but It would destroy every hot hatch out there. Yes its more expensive than any other hot hatch BUT £40,000 for 400BHP thats not that bad.

  • I would buy one...if they went in production :(

  • The sound is awesome.

  • I  WANT ONE !!!!

  • which motor ford focus rs 500 has? its a volvo 5 cl motor idiot!

  • looks like a good rally car

  • i hope they go in production

  • I WANT ONE!!!!

  • honestly I didnt like Volvo cuz it is not for race and it is for safety. However they are changing like Audi. I like C30 plestar. they really should make this soon before electro car hits on the world. :p

  • I'd buy this over ANY bmw ANY day.

  • build it volvo needs a sport hatch !!! 

  • build it volvo need a sport hatch !!!

  • Hey folks - Audi are bringing the TTRS to the USA after a Facebook petition was started. Shall we do the same for this?

  • @EccentricRichard good idea. need this thing produced

  • @EccentricRichard FUCK YEAH

  • @EccentricRichard I didn't think they were selling it full stop?

  • @jacobcharnock - no, Volvo aren't selling the Polestar, I was just using the analogy of the petition to bring the TTRS to the USA as an example of what people power can achieve.

  • I like the sound it makes! but its too small for my taste...

  • Please put this car into production. It would be so awsome to smash EVO's in a Volvo!

  • I got my hands on a Volvo C30 with the T5 engine and 230 bhp. One of the quickest little bastards I've driven in a long long time. Though it makes me wonder, the polestar C30 has almost twice the bhp, better steering, better brakes and better looks. If volvo ever makes the Polestar C30, I'll be the first one to sign up for one. I'd sell myself on the streets to afford it, but damn it, I would come up with the money!

  • If we share this car enough, babey we can generate enough buzz to make this at least a limited edition car!!!!!!!

  • just build this awesome car!cause i want one!

  • Fuck you Volvo, build it.

  • This looks 10 times better than a Focus RS!

  • i hate the rear lights of the car

  • @gotacola152 Me too! The front of the car is beautiful and the color great, but the rear looks like "fat ass"!

  • I love my first gen. Mazdaspeed 3. But i have to say, this is truly what hot hatch should mean.

  • I WANT ONE! NOW MOTHERS! GET YOUR ASSES IN GEAR, VOLVO!

  • Volvo Just build it ! Dont waste your time thinkiing about it ! this car can beat the Focus Rs (500). the Subaru Impreza WRX..... just make it ! this car is like my dreamm ! This will show a new side to the company!

  • If i was to get my hands on a RS500, i would be sending it to Polestar to do the C30 modifications. This is what the Focus RS should have been!!!

  • greaaat!!!! i would pay for see a Ken block driven this car!!!!

  • @elecko1972 Yeah, there would be some great editing on that video!!

  • @elecko1972

    What if the Stig would have driven it around TG's test track?

  • @newc30 he will in the next serries of top gear

  • @victor633 They don't drive concept cars on the test track. It's for production cars only.

  • @elecko1972 I would pay him to around the nurburgring

  • @elecko1972 - 26 people have 'thumbs up' this comment - even though it doesn't make sense.......!!!!!!!!!

  • @daystate12345678

    would pay to see this car driving ken block!!! my english very bad :)

  • @elecko1972 - try - I would pay to see this car being driven by Ken Block...lol

  • @daystate12345678 thanks!!!! ;)

  • @elecko1972 I would help you pay to see that. lol

  • They've done it before with the 850R, one of the best factory "sleepers" ever built. Even the man himself, Jeremy Clarkson, raves about how good they are. Yes, he does, read his books.

    Come on Volvo, show some fighting spirit!

  • If you died right now are you 100% sure you'd go to heaven?

  • What we all forget here is....... They have only built a prototype! So...... There is a "No Holds Barred" on what they will fit on a "One Off Special"...... So we all know that it would be a fantastic car, but it would cost way too much money or it would be cheaper and not so special as the one we see here!

  • Sooooo sick

  • I WANT DIKFNLS;DKSANDF *gurgle*

  • Except for the interior, I absolutely love it.

  • It sounds great especially on the downchanges! And its a VOLVO!!! LOL

  • This is such a great sound..

    i would buy it.. :P

  • There's a group called "The people want the polestar C30" on facebook. Join it! Volvo says that it got 0-62 in 4.6 seconds, but that was going easy on the transmission and that if it were to go full blast that it'd be about 4.2 or less! PLEASE JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP!!!!! Type in Polestar C30 and it will come up.

  • i like like like!!!!!!

  • thy should build it, its amazing, only the 400 hp is a bit too much 300-350 is enough, but the rest is absolutely wooooow

  • this volvo is insane they are mental not to make it cos it head and shoulders above the competition.+ it looks cool specially in the blue.

  • FFS Volvo why don't you ever deliver on your promises. You make concept after concept and always produce a pile of sh*t. Just make this damn car and people will dream to own a Volvo.

  • @aftereffects Volvo have done good in the past and wont dissapoint in the future. Remember the S70R? and the S60R? Soon to be an S80 R and already in production is the C30 R, Volvo has done good and hopefully will in the future. Keep your hopes up man, something in the future will amaze you and if not, ill eat my own foot : )

  • @cody227 There's an R-Design wich is just stiffer springs and body kit.

  • @cody227 > Don´t you mean V70 R?!.. Well, good cars for a Volvo.. I have waiting for a Volvo to match the Mercedes-Benz AMG, Audi RS4/RS6, BMW M3/M6/Z4/Z6.. Those kinds of cars.. Not all in firts hand.. And not this one, maby onely with the performance it got right now.. If they tune it down it can forget some models.. But a real badass Volvo, 500+ bhp, 600+ Nm, 0-100 at 4 sek or less... My good what a car that will be, for a limited buy. Just for fun to a beginning, then we see what happens.

  • too much understeer

  • Build it and sell in in the US for under > 50k

  • awesome !!

  • I Farted!