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Volvo is extending its
green DRIVe range after dramatically reducing CO2 levels and
increasing fuel efficiency in seven models. The full DRIVe range will be
unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2009 and will now include
the XC60 crossover, V70 and XC70 premium estates and S80 executive
saloon. The current DRIVe cars, C30 SportsCoupe, S40 saloon and V50
Sportswagon all offer class leading CO2 emissions thanks to
an intelligent Start/Stop system. All the new DRIVe models will be
available in the UK in summer 2009 with further specification and
pricing details being announced closer to the time.
Performance,
preliminary CO2 emissions and fuel  consumption
for the new Volvo DRIVe models are as follows:
|
Model |
Engine |
Power
Output |
CO2 |
Fuel
Consumption |
|
C30
Start/Stop |
1.6D
|
109 hp/240
Nm |
104 g
|
72.4 mpg |
|
S40
Start/Stop |
1.6D |
109 hp/240 Nm |
107 g
|
70.6 mpg |
|
V50
Start/Stop |
1.6D |
109 hp/240 Nm |
107 g
|
70.6 mpg |
|
V70 |
1.6D |
109 hp/240 Nm |
129 g
|
57.6 mpg
|
|
S80 |
1.6D |
109 hp/240 Nm |
129 g
|
57.6 mpg
|
|
XC60 |
2.4D |
175 hp/420 Nm |
159 g
|
47.1 mpg
|
|
XC70 |
2.4D |
175 hp/420 Nm |
159 g
|
47.1 mpg
|
All DRIVe models
are equipped with a conventional diesel engine and manual gearbox
optimised for extra-low fuel consumption. These cars are also tailored
specifically for low rolling resistance and reduced air drag.
In order to reduce CO2 emissions to 104 g/km for the C30 and
107 g/km for the S40 and V50, the new DRIVe versions have been equipped
with two intelligent new features. The first is a Start/Stop function
that allows the engine to switch off when the car is at a standstill,
whilst also maintaining comfort settings such as the air conditioning.
The second new
feature in the C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe 1.6D with Start/Stop is a
regenerative charge facility. This charges the battery as soon as the
driver releases the accelerator or brakes while a gear is engaged. By
harnessing the car's kinetic energy, the alternator does not have to use
diesel fuel as a power source to recharge the car’s battery. Fuel
savings of between 2 and 3% have been achieved with this function.
The introduction of
front-wheel drive and the new 2.4D engine to the XC60 crossover and XC70
premium estate will see CO2 figures tumble to 159 g/km. This
will mean the XC60 will be the first premium SUV falling below the
all-important 160 g/km Writing Down Allowance threshold for company
cars, making the award-winning XC60 an attractive choice for the Fleet
Manager once the threshold has been adopted on 1 April. Company car
drivers will also benefit significantly from lower Benefit-in-Kind
taxation bills. |
