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9th November, 2009
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will enter the New Year with a revised diesel lineup, including an all-new
D5 engine that combines performance with significant benefits in emissions
and fuel economy, along with a high-tech 2.0D turbodiesel that drives a
super-efficient dual-clutch Powershift gearbox.
“Volvo Australia is
poised to increase its presence in the prestige and luxury sectors in 2010,”
says Volvo Car Australia Managing Director, Alan Desselss.
“With
strong demand for our all-new XC60 by the Australian car-buying public
following its launch in 2008, as well as steady performances by the likes of
the C30, V50 and XC90, we feel we are doing exceptionally well in difficult
times for the industry,” he said.
Underpinning all this is Volvo’s
place among industry leaders as an innovator in vehicle safety with the
continuing introduction of new initiatives including City Safety, an
advanced system launched in 2008 with the potential to avoid low-speed
accidents. City Safety is standard equipment on the new XC60.
City
Safety is just one of the Volvo technologies being recognised in world
markets by insurance institutes that are offering reduced premiums on the
XC60. In Australia, some insurance companies are reducing premiums by up to
20 per cent for XC60 buyers.
Volvo C30, S40 and V50
The compact two-door Volvo C30 becomes an even more enticing proposition
with the addition of the new 2.0D Powershift model featuring a refined and
super-efficient dual-clutch six-speed transmission as well as a new 100kW
four-cylinder turbodiesel.
The dual-clutch Powershift transmission
eliminates the losses experienced in conventional automatics and operates
more efficiently than a conventional manual gearbox with virtually instant
shifts giving an uninterrupted power flow while accelerating.
The new
2.0-litre turbodiesel uses lightweight construction and advanced technology
to deliver strong power and torque while improving on fuel economy and
lowering exhaust emissions.
The C30 2.0D Powershift replaces the
previous C30 D5 and brings improved economy with a combined fuel consumption
figure of 5.9l/100km, and CO2 emissions as low as 156g/km. The C30 2.0D
Powershift accelerates from zero to 100km/h in a swift 9.5 seconds
The C30 range continues to include S and LE models powered by Volvo’s
2.4-litre five-cylinder engine producing 125kW and 230Nm of torque and
driving through Volvo’s five-speed Geartronic adaptive automatic
transmission.
Volvo S40 and V50 are also available in 2.0D Powershift
variants, bringing increased efficiency and refinement, as well as improved
fuel economy and reduced emissions over the previous D5-engined models.
Average fuel consumption for both the S40 and V50 2.0D Powershift models
is 6.0l/100km, with a CO2 figure of 159g/km. The S40 accelerates from zero
to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds, with the V50 only fractionally behind at 9.7
seconds.
For 2010, the C30, S40 and V50 models offer a new variant:
the T5 R-Design.
Reduced pricing reflects the replacement of the
previous all-wheel drive system with front-wheel drive on the S40 and V50.
With spirited performance provided by Volvo’s turbocharged 2.5-litre
five-cylinder engine producing 169kW at 5000rpm, along with 320Nm of torque
from 1500rpm to 5000rpm, the new T5 R-Design S40 and V50 maximise driving
pleasure and make a powerful statement with distinctive sports styling
inside and out.
The T5 R-design models feature a special body kit
with a rear spoiler, twin chrome exhausts and matt satin finish on the
grille and side mirrors as well as unique alloy wheels.
Inside, T5
R-design gain special upholstery featuring off-black Flex-Tec and cream
leather seats embossed with the R-design logo, a leather-rimmed Sport
steering wheel, Sport leather gear knob, sports instrumentation, sport
pedals and R-design floor mats.
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V70
The luxurious V70 all-wheel-drive station wagon presents a
fresh face for 2010 with a new grille featuring bolder Volvo identification,
along with interior refinements that enhance its Swedish elegance and
functionality.
Among the improvements are the optimisation of the
Volvo Navigation System that now uses a black background with more
user-friendly icons and easy to read menus with higher levels of contrast.
A new four-spoke steering wheel with deco inlay complements the driving
pleasure offered by the V70, while ergonomic window switches, new aluminium
trim and optional Dynamic upholstery featuring extra bolstering for even
more comfort, embellish the tastefully furnished interior.
A new
quartz headliner for anthracite, cranberry and quartz interiors, and the
introduction of Caspian Blue exterior colour also highlight changes to the
2010 V70.
The R-Design 2010 V70- range will now include an update to
the R-Design option. The V70 R-Design features unique 18-inch wheels,
lowered, sports-tuned suspension and styling embellishments including a
colour-matched rear spoiler, matt silver grille and exterior mirrors, and
chrome exhaust pipes. Volvo’s FOUR-C Active Chassis suspension becomes
optional in the 2010 V70.
The Volvo V70 employs the powerful and
refined 3.0-litre T6 engine that produces 210kW and 400Nm of torque to
provide swift, relaxed performance.
The T6 drives through Volvo’s
six-speed adaptive Geartronic automatic transmission.
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XC70
Similarly to the V70, Volvo’s XC70 all wheel drive station
wagon gains a new-look grille, along with interior changes that further
upgrade its luxurious ambience.
Improved functionality for the XC70’s
Volvo Navigation System includes more clearly-read displays on a black
background, while improved, new-look window switches, the availability of a
quartz headliner on certain interior colours, and a new Caspian Blue colour
choice make it an even more attractive proposition for 2010.
The
Volvo XC70 is available with a choice of petrol or diesel engine options,
including the refined, naturally aspirated 3.2-litre transverse six-cylinder
engine producing 175kW and 320Nm of torque, and the all-new 2.4-litre D5
five-cylinder turbodiesel with a high 151kW power output and a beefy 420Nm
of torque.
The new D5 engine was developed in house by Volvo and
meets Euro 5 emission standards while upping the performance, lowering
emissions and improving fuel economy compared to the previous, already
impressive D5.
Both petrol and diesel engines drive all four wheels
through Volvo’s adaptive six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission.
Volvo XC60
With its rakish looks, outstanding
on-road dynamics and Volvo’s City Safety system, the all-wheel-drive XC60
stands alone in the Australian crossover segment and is proving a sales
success.
For 2010, the Volvo XC60 adds to its already formidable
arsenal of features and equipment with the inclusion of the all-new D5
turbodiesel and the powerful, normally aspirated 3.2-litre six-cylinder
engine in the range.
With a turbodiesel output of 151kW and 420Nm of
torque, the new D5 engine represents solid on-road performance, low fuel
consumption and emissions that meet Euro 5 standards.
The 2010 Volvo
XC60 also gains a power-operated tailgate providing greater ease of
operation and improved convenience for driver and passengers. The
power-operated tailgate is standard equipment on all XC60 models.
Similarly to the V70 and XC70, the 2010 Volvo XC60 is also equipped with an
optimised Volvo Navigation system with more user-friendly controls and an
easy-to-read screen with a black background.
The Volvo XC60 is also
available with the powerful 3.0-litre T6 engine developing 210kW and 400Nm
of torque.
Volvo C70
The Volvo C70 luxury hardtop
convertible is now available in entry level C70 S guise, following the
deletion from the range of the C70 LE model.
Standard equipment in
the new C70 S is slightly downgraded from the C70 LE yet the Manufacturer’s
List price has been significantly reduced, from $71,950 for the discontinued
LE to $59,990 for the C70 S.
Changes include the replacement of
leather upholstery with exclusive Haverdal seat trim, Performance Sound
replacing High Performance Sound and the deletion of Volvo’s IAQS Interior
Air Quality System. A more sports oriented aluminium interior trim replaces
the LE’s Nordic Light Oak trim.
The front wheel drive powertrain of
the C70 S uses the 125W 2.4-litre five-cylinder engine producing 230Nm of
torque, coupled with Volvo’s five-speed adaptive Geartronic automatic
transmission.
The powerful, all wheel drive Volvo C70 T5, with its
turbocharged 162kW five-cylinder engine producing 320Nm of torque and
Volvo’s six-speed adaptive Geartronic automatic transmission, remains
unchanged except for the price, which has been lowered from the previous
Manufacturer’s List price of $82,950 to $69,900.
The C70 features, in
addition to an extremely rigid convertible structure, a combination of side
curtain airbags and front side airbags that play a role in Volvo’s advanced
SIPS side impact protection system to maximise passenger security in an
accident. The C70 also utilises Volvo’s Rollover Protection System, in which
rollover bars are deployed to protect passengers in the event of a rollover.
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