Volvo slashes emissions

Sep 9 2008 Chris Russon

Volvo slashes emissions

LOW emission versions of Volvo?s smaller cars will make their debut at next month?s Paris Motor Show.

Using a 1.6-litre diesel engine and aerodynamic modifications, Volvo has managed to reduce CO2 output from the C30 SportsCoupe, S40 saloon and V50 estate to below 120g/km.

All three models are equipped with a special set of efficiency-enhancing features including low rolling resistance tyres and marked with the DRIVe emblem to signal their uprated environment properties.

Production will start in mid-November with first UK customer deliveries in January. Prices are still to be announced.

The new 1.6D DRIVe models will offer fuel consumption of 64.2mpg on the C30 and 62.8mpg in the S40 and V50, with CO2 figures of just 115g/km for the C30 and 118g/km for the S40 and V50.

These new low emissions mean that the Volvo C30 and V50 offer best-in-class CO2 figures.

"We wanted to demonstrate that low CO2 ratings are not solely the preserve of small diesel cars. By offering the Volvo V50 with emission levels below 120g/km, we are also making it possible for families and other customers who require extra space to make an active pro-environmental choice," says Volvo Cars president Fredrik Arp.