The compact premium SUV sub-segment is on fire, and Volvo doesn't intend to stay out of the game for much longer., as he prepares the smallest member of the XC "family"., the XC30.
Premium downsizing

When the 2004 BMW launched the X3, the "descent" of premium companies into smaller and smaller categories of leisure vehicles began, something that continued with the X1. "Premium downsizing" is not only about SUVs, but in all categories of vehicles, as prestigious companies have no reason not to expand their buying public. Even Porsche, which surprised many when it presented the Cayenne, it was such a success that it is now feverishly preparing a smaller model, the Cajun. The Audi, also, started from Q7, continue with Q5, followed by the Q3 and has the even smaller Q1 in the works.

The XC30 and the competition
The same applies to Volvo, which after the large XC90 and XC70 and the medium XC60, is preparing their small and medium-sized "little brother"., the XC30. The car will compete with the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Range Rover Evoque, but also the Mercedes GLC and Saab 9-4X, when they go into production.

The information so far
The news has been circulating for some time that the Swedish brand is preparing the five-door version of the C30. The logic, Well, says that this model will be relied upon by the Volvo people to build its crossover variant, the XC30. The first data indicate that its total length will be at 4.350 mm., while it is said that it will have both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions. All this is not just rumours, as the CEO of Volvo himself, Mr. Stefan Jacoby, told the British press that the development of the Volvo XC30 is now a priority for the company. It is still too early to know the detailed technical data of the car, but the relevant sources state that from a technical point of view it will be based on the C30, while in terms of design it will also carry elements from the larger XC60.

When do we expect it?;
In each case, the final form of the car is not expected to be seen before its second half 2013. Until then, you are one of the lucky ones, as we exclusively have espionage at our disposal, digitally edited photo of the car.

Source : autotriti.gr