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If you love Volvo’s signature Euro-looking front end, the C30 won’t disappoint; I love the style myself. I think it looks strong, chiseled and handsome enough to be the leading man in any action flick. From the side, the C30 is youthful, sporty and appeals to anyone who loves a Volvo. But if you walk around to the car’s rear, you might be surprised.

Personally, I don’t like the rear end on this one. It’s oddly curvy, with a glass hatch and taillights that jut out from the car’s body. The C30, rear-end styling and all, is a hit in Europe and is grabbing the attention of a new younger generation of Volvo buyers in the U.S. The C30’s rear-end design serves another purpose, though: It helps protect rear occupants from being hurt in rear-end collisions, according to a Volvo spokesman.

The Passion Red paint color was the best red-carpet welcome I could’ve asked for, but I did notice that the C30 drew a bit of attention from our men in blue. This was annoying; I don’t speed, so I knew I was being judged by the car I was driving — or rather, the color of the car I was driving. I didn’t get pulled over, but at that moment I decided to never own a red car. I didn’t like the attention… well, at least not that kind.

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