Volvo C30 just had a facelift! The new Volvo C30 R-Design adapts a sporty look from their existing car line-ups. The new design was revealed during the Frankfurt Motor Show. Mechanical upgrades such as improved steering with much sharper ratios, and also an more developed suspension.

Stefan Sallqvist, manager Vehicle Dynamics at Volvo Cars, said that a customer who test-drives the new C30 R-Design can immediately feel the difference. “Even before the car has covered fifty meters, the driver will be aware of the crisp steering and the distinct chassis response,” Sallqvist added.

Outer improvements of the R-Design includes a brand new, more aggressive bodykit for the C30, making the premium hot hatch a very attractive one. The bodykit, together with the new chrome plated tailpipes, 17-inch sport rims and the metal finish for the grille and mirror housings complete the sportier look of the new C30.

More Volvo C30 R-Design car photos below.

The 2009 V50 is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon, available in two trims, the 2.4i and the T5 AWD R-Design.

Upon introduction, the 2.4i is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I5, 168-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The T5 AWD R-Design is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 227-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on both trims.

We acknowledged: Yahoo! Autos and the 2009 V50 is a carryover from 2008.

The 2009 S80 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the 3.2 to the V8 AWD…. read more

Upon introduction, the 3.2 is equipped with a standard 3.2-liter, I6, 235-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. The V8 AWD is equipped with a standard 4.4-liter, V8, 311-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

We acknowledged: Yahoo! Autos and the 2009 S80 is a carryover from 2008.

The 2009 S60 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, or luxury sports sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging… read more from the 2.5T to the T5.

Upon introduction, the 2.5T is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 208-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. The T5 is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I5, 257-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on both trims.

We acknowledged: Yahoo! Autos and the 2009 S60 is a carryover from 2008.

The 2010 XC60 is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in one trim only, the T6 AWD.

Upon… read more introduction, the XC60 is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 281-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

We acknowledged: Yahoo! Autos and the 2010 XC60 is all-new for 2010.