New V50 Sportswagon Prices And Specification

• On the road prices range from £17,363 (1.8 S) to £25,963 (T5 AWD SE)
• Better specification and value than other premium brand rivals
• Added specification compared to the V40 it replaces
• High standard specifications include a minimum of: Electronic Climate Control (ECC), larger 16in alloy wheels, premium audio system with CD, alarm and immobiliser, electric windows and mirrors, and roof rails
• Modern dashboard with unique, ultra-thin centre stack
• Available to order mid-February; expected in showrooms by April

Full details of prices and specification of the new Volvo V50 Sportswagon are now available. On the road prices range from £17,363 to £25,963 and offer an excellent combination of equipment, performance and value compared to equivalent rivals from other premium brands.

The new V50 Sportswagon is easily recognised as a modern Volvo. It's taller and wider than the V40 model it replaces, and is designed with a gently sloping rear roof and angled rear tailgate to appeal to a younger generation who want style as well as a versatile load space.

With split folding rear seats, the V50 Sportswagon offers a minimum and maximum load capacity of 417 and 1307 litres. With rear seats folded down the V50 offers a maximum load length of 1766mm and for added versatility the front passenger seat also folds completely flat.

V50 Sportswagon on the road prices and insurance groups:

V50	Expected	Ins Group	S	SE
1.8 (125bhp) five speed	3rd quarter 2004	tbc	£17,363	£19,613
2.0D (136bhp) six speed	2nd quarter 2004	10	£18,613	£20,863
2.4i (170bhp) five speed	1st quarter 2004	13	£19,838	£22,088
T5 (225bhp) six speed	1st quarter 2004	15	-	£24,963
T5 AWD (225bhp) six speed	3rd quarter 2004	tbc	-	£25,963

With the addition of DSTC, ECC and larger 16in alloy wheels, even the standard 'S' specification is improved by over £1,500 compared to the V40 yet, for example, retail prices have increased by only £860 for the equivalent 1.8 S model.

Some options are temptingly grouped together for better value in Winter, Bi-Xenon, Convenience and Family packs.

V50 Sportswagon S and additional SE specification:

V50 Sportswagon S

• Electronic Climate Control
• Premium audio with CD
• 16in alloy wheels
• Alarm and immobiliser
• Electric windows (front and rear) and mirrors
• Remote central locking
• Roof rails
• DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control)
• ABS with EBA (Emergency Brake Assist)
• Adjustable steering wheel (height and reach)
• Driver and passenger front airbags
• WHIPS (Whiplash protection) seats
• SIPS (Side Impact Protection System)

V50 Sportswagon SE

• Leather upholstery
• Audio controls on steering wheel
• Cruise control
• 17in alloy wheels
• Trip computer
• Body coloured side mouldings
• Front fog lights
• Upgraded audio system with integrated 6 x CD, eight speakers, 4x40W amplifier
• Aluminium, Iced Aqua or wood effect finishes for centre stack
• Auto dimming rear view mirror
• Rain sensor

Volvo also offers items for the V50 Sportswagon that were not available on the V40, such as an integrated telephone, 6 x CD with audio controls on steering wheel, Geartronic transmission, rain sensor and eye-level satellite navigation unit.