Volvo 2007 Models Ready For The New September 56-Reg
Published: 2nd July 2006
Volvo XC90
The V70 also gains a plush, new SE Lux trim level with desirable features over the SE such as Sovereign Hide soft leather upholstery, rear park assist, luxury floor mats, walnut wood inlays, power driver and passenger seats, plus Bi-xenon headlights and Volvo’s powerful Premium Sound audio system with 6xCD/radio and Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound with 11 speakers.
Larger door mirrors with integrated turn indicators are the only exterior change for 2007, while the interiors have all gained ‘one-touch’ indicators and satin chrome inlays for air vent controls, column stalks and between steering wheel remote control switches. There has been a general price increase of just £100 on most models, with prices ranging from £23,110 for the 2.4 S (140PS) to £33,380 for the T5 SE Lux (260PS) and £39,930 for the 300PS V70 R Geartronic performance flagship.
Volvo XC70 AWD estate
A new XC70 SE Sport fits between the SE and SE Lux trim levels and features larger 17in alloy wheels, Volvo’s active Four-C chassis, speed dependent power steering, rear spoiler, chronograph instrument dials, leather Sports steering wheel with perforated leather and silver insert, a new sport gear knob and handbrake lever with perforated leather. It’s available with the 2.5T (200PS) petrol engine (£31,970) or D5 (185PS) turbodiesel five-cylinder engine (£31,700).
The SE Lux model gains rear park assist and all XC70 models gain larger door mirrors with integrated turn indicators, satin chrome inlays for air vents controls, column stalks and between steering wheel remote control switches and ‘one-touch’ indicators. In addition, larger 17in alloy wheels, Volvo’s BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), active Bi-xenon headlights with setting for driving on mainland Europe and Inscription™ Electric Silver coarse flake metallic paint are now available.
The Volvo XC70 is available with a free rear seat entertainment
system if registered before
30 September 2006. Prices range from £30,320 (2.5T SE) to
£32,920 (2.5T SE Lux).
Volvo S40 saloon and V50 Sportswagon
Key news for both the Volvo S40 saloon and V50 Sportswagon is the introduction of a 2.0-litre (145PS), four-cylinder petrol and a five-cylinder Volvo D5 (180PS) turbodiesel engines. In addition, Volvo is currently offering three years’ free servicing¹, plus zero per cent APR finance from Volvo Car Finance for all S40 and V50 models*.
The new 2.0-litre, 145PS petrol engine produces refined performance with a 0-60mph time of nine seconds, economy of 38.2mpg on the official combined cycle and emissions of 177g/km for both the S40 and V50. The 2.0-litre has a standard five-speed manual gearbox only, while Volvo has now made Geartronic transmission standard for the 2.4i (170PS) model, which is available from £18,895. The new 2.0 is available in all trim levels with prices ranging from £17,605/£18,955 for the S40 and V50 respectively.
All models have larger door mirrors, slimmer interior rear view mirrors and a new overhead console similar to that in the all-new Volvo S80 executive saloon. Specification enhancements include front fog lights for S models, information centre for S and Sport models and a rear waste bin/bottle holder and Aux socket for i-Pod/MP3 and WMA compatible. Yet, despite adding around £400 of specification, there are no price increases for the S40 saloon or V50 Sportswagon, while the price of the T5 (220PS) model has been reduced by £500. Prices for the S40 saloon range from £15,730 (1.6 S) to £25,115 (D5 Geartronic SE Sport) and for the Volvo V50 Sportswagon from £17,955 (1.8 S) to £26,365 (D5 Geartronic SE Sport).
* Subject to terms and conditions
Volvo XC90
Our Volvo XC90 Guide lists the full specification of the current UK XC90 range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £32,995 - £55,100
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Models in the range: 12
We have road tested the Volvo XC90, to read our in-depth car reviews:
Volvo XC90 Review - Mar 2005
Volvo XC90 Review - Sep 2007
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 21st Sep 2008
