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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

3rd quarter 2004

tbc

£17,363

£19,613

2.0D (136bhp) six speed

2nd quarter 2004

10

£18,613

£20,863

2.4i (170bhp) five speed

1st quarter 2004

13

£19,838

£22,088

T5 (225bhp) six speed

1st quarter 2004

15

-

£24,963

T5 AWD (225bhp) six speed

3rd 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:

S

SE

  • 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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