CO2 emissions of only 115 and 118 g/km for the new Volvo C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe
The first fruits of Volvo Cars’ substantial investment in its DRIVe programme to find solutions to sustainable environmentally friendly transport is on display at this year’s Paris Motor Show. It is here that Volvo Cars launches its ultra-economical new diesel variants of the C30, S40 and V50 models with fuel consumption of just 4.4 litres/100 […]
With Powershift, the Volvo S40 & V50 have two transmissions in one
Fully-automatic and sequential six-speed transmission Twin wet clutches give extremely fast and smooth changes About 8% lower fuel consumption than conventional automatic transmission Optimised for powerful diesel engines The new Powershift gearbox that is now offered as the transmission in the two-litre turbodiesel versions of the Volvo S40 and V50 has not only improved the […]
S40 and V50 combine fuel economy and a premium drive with Volvo’s new Powershift gearbox
Rising fuel costs, increasing traffic congestion and a growing emphasis on efficient, smaller engines with clean emissions are all reasons why the new Volvo S40 and V50 2.0D Powershift models are perfect motoring packages. The addition of the 6-speed Powershift gearbox, which offers the features of an automatic transmission, but with the performance and fuel […]
New Volvo S40 and V50 offers refined sportiness and an increased premium feel
Closer visual links with the larger Volvo models Increasing numbers of younger buyers with high premium demands Improved storage Enhanced driving pleasure New safety features Audio system of world class The design changes and improvements to the new Volvo S40 and V50 have resulted in an even better rounded and complete motoring package with enhanced […]
New Volvo S40 and V50 more dynamic looks and liberated storage space
Increased differentiation between the S40 and V50 New S40 front with lower, broader stance Sportier new grille creates a tougher V50 look Slimmer tail lamps and new rear bumper Larger and more practical storage space New real wood inlay – Nordic Light Oak Three levels of dynamic sound systems All sound systems now with AUX […]
5 engine derivatives in new Volvo S40 and V50 range, more power for T5
Turbocharged T5 petrol engine gets power boost New ratios, shifting points for 2.0D’s gearbox Range of 3 petrol engines offer power, fuel economy Two turbodiesel engines for torque, very low consumption The new Volvo S40 and V50 is launched with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines – including an upgraded T5 turbocharged unit […]
More dynamic looks, refined sportiness and increased premium feel for Volvo S40 & V50
Increased differentiation between S40 and V50 New S40 front with lower, broader stance Sportier new grille creates tougher V50 look Slimmer tail lamps and new rear bumper Larger and more practical storage space New real wood inlay – Nordic Light Oak To take a successful car model and improve on it is never easy. Such […]
132 kW turbodiesel boosts Volvo S40 and V50 model range
More powerful diesel range in the Volvo S40 and V50 Production start inGhentin early 2006 Annual target 10 000 cars Volvo Cars’ new D5 engine is now finding its way under the bonnet of the Volvo S40 and Volvo V50.
Volvo S40 & V50 2.0D Advanced common rail turbodiesel
Advanced common rail turbodiesel with frugal consumption broadens powertrain options in S40, V50 Second generation, advanced common rail injection system Variable Nozzle Turbine technology for optimum turbo-boost Fuel consumption of 5,7 litres/100 km recorded in test cycle Catalytic converter reduces CO and HC emissions Particulate filter reduces emissions further Six-speed manual transmission for swift acceleration, […]



