In the past when we’ve featured something from the transportation industry, it’s been a compact hybrid, or car sharing co-operative. However, we just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to feature the new Volvo C30, a pricey hatchback that comes in both gas guzzling and hybrid varieties. Speaking of variety, if you’re living in Sweeden you can choose to drive away in a C30 that’s dressed in one of 20 snazzy paint patterns. From clouds to polka dots and tiger stripes, these special films will enable you to find your car in even the most crowded parking lot.
Don’t be jealous of the Swedes, as they’re paying quite the premium for this privilege. At $3,100 per treatment, the custom film will last for approximately 2 years at which time Volvo urges customers to re-apply, or go for a new look altogether. Since this is so pricey, I doubt we’ll see it offered on low end models. But as this is yet another way to show off your bank roll, I anticipate this new trend will take off around North America in the near future. Can’t wait to see what sort of design patterns they’ll offer in future generations.