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Volvo V50 1.6D Driv-e SE: Test Drive

Date: 23 January 2009   |   Author:

Volvo V50
Category: Lower medium
P11D price: £19,643
Key rival: Ford Focus Estate Econetic<

Volvo is offering a new range of sub-121g/km cars branded Driv-e, which includes an eco version of the V50 estate. The firm is pitching the car as the only premium brand estate that gets fleet drivers into the 13% BIK tax band.

Instead of a low-CO2 model in the range, all Volvo's 1.6 diesels fall under the Driv-e banner, which means drivers can still pick the top-spec model and not have to sacrifice luxury kit in the search for lower emissions.

Features including aerodynamic tweaks, new gear ratios in the top three gears and low rolling-resistance tyres have plunged the 1.6-litre diesel to an impressive 118g/km and an average fuel figure of 62.8mpg.

CO2-reducing measures aside, it's pretty much business as usual for the V50, which means a good interior, and classy looks.

Volvo V50 1.6D Driv-e SE
P11D price£16,643
Model price range£16,002-£24,576
Fuel consumption62.8mpg
CO2 (tax) 118g/km/13%
BIK 20/40% per month£36/£72
Service interval12,500mls
Insurancegroup 8
Warranty3yrs/60,000mls
Boot space (min/max)417/1307 litres
Engine size/power1560cc/109PS
Top speed/0-62mph118mph/11.5secs
On sale January 2009
Score8/10
VerdictAnother addition to the box marked
‘Lower CO2 with no sense of compromise’.
Ability to pick higher spec is particularly welcome


Verdict


Another addition to the box marked ‘Lower CO2 with no sense of compromise’. Ability to pick higher spec is particularly welcome
8/10

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