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New V50 Sportswagon Prices and Specifications

15 January 2004

On the road prices range from £17,363 (1.8 S) to £25,963 (T5 AWD SE)
Better specification and value than other premium brand rivals
Added specification compared to the V40 it replaces
High standard specifications include a minimum of: Electronic Climate Control (ECC), larger 16in alloy wheels, premium audio system with CD, alarm and immobiliser, electric windows and mirrors, and roof rails
Modern dashboard with unique, ultra-thin centre stack
Available to order mid-February; expected in showrooms by April

Full details of prices and specification of the new Volvo V50 Sportswagon are now available. On the road prices range from £17,363 to £25,963 and offer an excellent combination of equipment, performance and value compared to equivalent rivals from other premium brands¹.

The new V50 Sportswagon is easily recognised as a modern Volvo. It's taller and wider than the V40 model it replaces, and is designed with a gently sloping rear roof and angled rear tailgate to appeal to a younger generation who want style as well as a versatile load space.

With split folding rear seats, the V50 Sportswagon offers a minimum and maximum load capacity of 417 and 1307 litres. With rear seats folded down the V50 offers a maximum load length of 1766mm and for added versatility the front passenger seat also folds completely flat.

V50 Sportswagon on the road prices and insurance groups:

V50	Expected	Ins Group	S	SE
1.8 (125bhp) five speed	3^rd quarter 2004	tbc	£17,363	£19,613
2.0D (136bhp) six speed	2^nd quarter 2004	10	£18,613	£20,863
2.4i (170bhp) five speed	1^st quarter 2004	13	£19,838	£22,088
T5 (225bhp) six speed	1^st quarter 2004	15	-	£24,963
T5 AWD (225bhp) six speed	3^rd quarter 2004	tbc	-	£25,963

With the addition of DSTC, ECC and larger 16in alloy wheels, even the standard 'S' specification is improved by over £1,500 compared to the V40 yet, for example, retail prices have increased by only £860 for the equivalent 1.8 S model.

Some options are temptingly grouped together for better value in Winter, Bi-Xenon, Convenience and Family packs².

V50 Sportswagon S and additional SE specification:

Electronic Climate Control
Premium audio with CD
16in alloy wheels
Alarm and immobiliser
Electric windows (front and rear) and mirrors
Remote central locking
Roof rails
DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control)
ABS with EBA (Emergency Brake Assist)
Adjustable steering wheel (height and reach)
Driver and passenger front airbags
WHIPS (Whiplash protection) seats
SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)

Leather upholstery
Audio controls on steering wheel
Cruise control
17in alloy wheels
Trip computer
Body coloured side mouldings
Front fog lights
Upgraded audio system with integrated 6 x CD, eight speakers, 4x40W amplifier
Aluminium, Iced Aqua or wood effect finishes for centre stack
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Rain sensor

Volvo also offers items for the V50 Sportswagon that were not available on the V40³, such as an integrated telephone, 6 x CD with audio controls on steering wheel, Geartronic transmission, rain sensor and eye-level satellite navigation unit.

Notes to editors:

1. The prices, performance and specifications of the new V50 Sportswagon are extremely competitive compared to rivals from other premium brands:

	Volvo V50 2.0 D SE	Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi (130) SE	BMW 3 Series 320D SE Touring
Engine	1998cc	1896cc	1995cc
BHP	136bhp/4000rpm	130bhp/4000rpm	150bhp/4000rpm
Torque	320Nm/2000rpm	285Nm/1750rpm	330Nm/2000rpm
0-62mph/max speed	9.6/130mph	10.1/125mph	9.2/134mph
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed
CO₂	153g/km	154g/km	158g/km
Combined	49.6mpg	48.7mpg	47.9mpg
Alloys	17in	16in (17in £510)	16in (17in £440)
Audio	6xCD	1xCD (6xCD £265)	cassette (CD £410)
Alarm	yes	yes	yes
Audio controls on steering wheel	yes	£220	yes
Cruise control	yes	yes	yes
ECC	yes	yes	yes
Leather seats	yes	£1,250	£1,200
Trip computer	yes	yes	yes
Traction control	yes	yes	yes
Side airbags	yes	yes	yes
Side curtain	yes	yes	front
£ (on the road)	£20,863	£22,450	£24,220
£ Total with same Volvo spec	£20,863	£24,695	£26,270

	Volvo V50 T5 SE	Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro	BMW 330i SE Touring
Engine	2521cc – 5 cyl	2976cc – 6 cyl	2979cc – 6 cyl
BHP	220bhp/5000rpm	220bhp/6300rpm	231bhp/5900rpm
Torque	320Nm/1500rpm	300Nm/3200rpm	300Nm/3500rpm
Drive	FWD	AWD	RWD
0-62mph/max	6.9/149mph	7.1/150mph	6.7/155mph
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed	6-speed
CO₂	209	252	222
Combined	31.2mpg	25.9mpg	30.4mpg

	Volvo V50 T5 SE	Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro	BMW 330i SE Touring
Alloys	17in	16in (17in £510)	17in
Audio	6xCD	1xCD (6xCD £265)	cassette (CD £410)
Alarm	yes	yes	yes
Audio controls on steering wheel	yes	£220	yes
Cruise control	yes	yes	yes
ECC	yes	yes	yes
Leather seats	yes	£1,250	£1,200
Trip computer	yes	yes	yes
Traction control	yes	yes	yes
Side airbags	yes	yes	yes
Side curtain	yes	yes	front
£ (on the road)	£24,963	£27,485	£28,145
£ Total with same Volvo spec	£24,963	£29,730	£29,755

Winter Pack £350	Bi-Xenon Pack £850	Convenience Pack £600	Family Pack £250
Headlamp cleaning system Heated front seats Luxury floor mats	Bi-Xenon headlamps Headlamp cleaning system Heated front seats Luxury floor mats	Information centre Rain sensor Cruise control Audio controls on steering wheel	Integrated booster cushions x 2 Power child locks

3. The V40 continues in production until June 2004.

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