As the Paris Motor Show approaches, more manufacturers are previewing their new models, and today we have pictures from Volvo.

The Swedish manufacturer will debut its C30 SportsCoupe to the world from September 30 at the show. The C30 will compete directly with the Audi A3 and BMW 1-series.

Full prices and specifications for the Volvo C30 will be released later this month with the first deliveries to UK dealers at the end of the year.