The new dynamic and sporty Volvo C30 car was launched during an outdoor event at the Valletta Waterfront. It is the smallest and most expressive car in Volvo’s model range. With a compact and solid body, sporty chassis, and powerful engines, it offers a very dynamic driving experience.

“The compact format has not prevented Volvo from integrating much of what is best in the larger Volvo cars,” said David Gasan, managing director of Gasan Enterprises. Mr Gasan added: “The fact that the Volvo C30 is fun and stimulating to drive is a result of its well controlled body motions, quick steering response and predictable behaviour, meaning that it is easy to control, even in unexpected situations, which thereby contributes to safer driving.”

The interior is functionally designed with a number of smart refinement and offers an unexpectedly high level of comfort and flexibility, not least in the rear seat. Like all the other Volvo models, the C30 has been developed to be a very safe car with the objective: best in class.

The Volvo C30’s special design, with the side windows at the right height, creates a panoramic view from all seats. The inwardly curving rear side windows and the unique glass tailgate provide a very good rear view, not least at an angle rearward. The tapered B-pillars also contribute, which offer a clear view between the side of the body and the head restraint. This also gives the rear seat passengers a good view through the front side windows.

To make it easier for the driver to detect other vehicles in the blind spot at the side of the car, the Volvo C30 can be fitted with BLIS (Blind Spot Information System). This system, which is an option, uses cameras mounted in the side door mirrors to register if another vehicle is in the blind spot.

Gasan Enterprises feels that, as a car importer, it is duty bound to contribute towards offsetting carbon emissions created by cars. Mr Gasan mentioned how some weeks ago, the company joined international car manufacturers in their awareness to make motoring greener, a mission which tops the agenda of major environmental institutions for greener environment. With that mission statement in mind, Gasan Enterprises initiated a campaign through which it is pledging to plant a tree with every car sold. This campaign is being held in association with the 34U campaign. Planting trees is a popular way to offset carbon.