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Volvo S40

The Volvo S40 is the compact model in Volvo's 'S' range of saloons, yet with a large-car feel and a revolutionary ultra-thin centre stack on its dashboard. The wide choice of engines available for the Volvo S40 include four-cylinder 1.6 and 1.8-litre petrol units, plus five cylinder 2.4i and the range-topping T5 (220 PS) . There are also two four-cylinder diesels - a 109 PS 1.6 and 136 PS 2.0D It is available with S, Sport, SE and SE Sport trim levels with prices ranging from £15,730 to £25,570 (on the road).

Volvo S60

The sporty Volvo S60 is a four-door saloon designed like a coupé and fits between the S40 and S80 in Volvo's 'S' range of saloons. It offers five-cylinder engines from 140 PS to 300 PS with S, Sport, SE and high-performance R models. Prices range from £20,245 to £35,487 (on the road).

Volvo S80

The S80 offers a natural progression from its S40 and S60 siblings, with the ultimate in space, comfort and prestige. Its eye-catching, bold styling easily distinguishes the S80 from its other premium brand rivals in the executive saloon sector and helped it maintain steady sales figures while the market for large executive saloons has shown a gradual decline.

Volvo V50

The Volvo V50 Sportswagon is compact, but with a large-car feel, and accompanies the V70 in Volvo's versatile 'V' range. It offers great handling and style yet at the same time is a functional carry-all. There are two four-cylinder engines, a 1.8 petrol and 2.0D diesel, plus two five-cylinder units: a 2.4i and the range-topping T5 - which is also available with AWD. Trim levels include S, Sport, SE and SE Sport with prices ranging from £17,955 to £26,820 (on the road).

Volvo V70

Volvo's ultimate, award-winning large estate is the best-selling model in the premium estate market. Five-cylinder engines include petrol units from 140 to 300 PS, and the D5 turbo-diesel with 185 PS. The Volvo V70 is also available with electronically-controlled all-wheel drive system is standard on the V70 AWD and V70 R. There is a choice of S, Sport, SE and the high-performance R trim levels, with prices ranging from £22,985 to £39,102 (on the road).

Volvo XC70

Tough and dynamic with the ground clearance of an SUV in an estate car body, the Volvo XC70 boasts electronically-controlled all-wheel drive with Instant Traction™ and five-cylinder engines - a 2.5T petrol producing 210 PS, or a D5 turbodiesels with 185 PS output. There are SE and SE Lux trim levels available, with prices ranging from £29,925 to £32,475 (on the road).

Volvo XC90

Since its launch in 2003 the XC90 has won many awards and become Volvo's best selling model. It is praised for the flexibility of its versatile seven-seat interior, comfort and unique safety features. The Volvo XC90 AWD is available with a turbocharged six-cylinder T6 petrol engine, a five-cylinder 210 PS petrol engine or an advanced D5 turbodiesel offering 185 PS. There are S, SE and Executive trim levels, with prices ranging from £31,635 to £46,220 (on the road).

Volvo C30

The new Volvo C30 SportsCoupe makes its world debut at the Paris motor show in September 2006 and is due to arrive in UK showrooms at the end of the year. It has a unique style with two doors, four individual seats and a glass tailgate. It closely resembles the previous C30 Design Concept and design cues from the Volvo SCC (Safety Concept Car), 480ES and P1800. Full details will be released soon.

Volvo C70

The all-new Volvo C70 changes from a hardtop coupe to a convertible in 30 seconds. The three-piece folding roof is unique in the premium convertible class and has been described as 'piece of theatre' as it folds up/down. There are currently two five-cylinder petrol engines available - the 170 PS 2.4i and range-topping 220 PS T5 - plus there will be a five-cylinder 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel with 180 PS available from summer 2006. There are Sport, SE and SE Lux trim levels, with prices ranging from £26,200 to £33,225 (on the road).

Volvo X60

Volvo's new crossover vehicle boasts an exciting mix of two car styles and steps boldly into what is the motoring world's toughest and fastest-growing segment. Sporting capable XC muscles, highlighted by a strong athletic body combined with high ground clearance and large wheels, while the flowing lines create the sporty charisma of a coupe.
  


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