Volvo launches' green 'DRIVe series

Every day there is nowadays called yet another manufacturer who will know something more economical to do and today it is the turn of Volvo. The Sweden to launch the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris' green ' 1.6D DRIVE series of the C30, S40 and V50.
Through a series of interventions Volvo knew the consumption of this medium, equipped with the 1.6 diesel of 110 horsepower, an average of about half a liter costs. For the S40 and V50 is the consumption 4.5 liter, for the C30 4.4 liters per 100 km.
With the consumption drops also CO2 emissions to 118 grams per kilometer for the S40 and V50 and 115 g / km for the C30. This is the last in Belgium now just inside the prices for a government rebate of 3% on the purchase price.

Many small things ...

The more favorable figures are the result of a whole series of interventions that any one group teaching, but overall the difference. For example, choosing a different oil for the gearbox in itself good for a fuel saving of 0.75% for example.
The other interventions that Volvo foresaw, mainly to do with better aerodynamics: lowered chassis, front and rear spoilers, wind deflector behind the radiator grille, 'Wind dense’ rims,  ...
In addition Michelin tires come standard with low rolling resistance, altered ratios for third, fourth and fifth gear, a gear shift that helps you economical to drive, optimized engine management, improved cooling and power steering.

Extra price.

All Volvo diesels are equipped with a standard particle filter to own up to say 95 of all harmful particles blocking. Between all the 'hurrah-news' still a small false note: You will have to pay more. Depending on the market that 150 to 450 euros compared with the non DRIVe model.

Future SUV at the Volvo C30 base.

In the range of Swedish company Volvo in 2010, may appear compact crossover on basis V30. According to the Dutch Auto Telegraaf, lightweight SUV, as the name, will be based on the platform hatchback Volvo C30, is also common for Mazda3 and Ford Focus. According to its characteristics, however, the novelty will be closer to the spacious family is universal, than to this SUV. New hatchback will be more in size and slightly surpass Audi A3 Sportback. Competition is V30 models such as the future BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz BLK and Audi Q3.

Thus Volvo V30 excellent fit in a future model range of Volvo, occupying an empty niche "below" V50, which recently passed a slight facelifting. However, according to the Dutch edition, V50 "live" recent years, and very soon it will replace the S60 is fully updated in the bodywork of touring.

According to the Auto Telegraaf, Volvo is going to issue one new model every year over the next three to four years. This year came a new XC60, and the next S60 sedan should debut next generation. It is envisaged that concept Volvo V30 show the general public at the upcoming motor show in Detroit, while the serial version will premiere at the Geneva autoshow in 2009.

Volvo will issue five-doors C30 and a few diesel models

 

Volvo is looking for exits with grave financial situation which has led to rumours of a possible sale of the Swedish brand. The company confirmed the information on the reduction of state employees in 2000 and the partial closure of production, but this is only part of a new strategy automakers, as stated Fredrik Arp, CEO of Volvo Cars.

To stay on the market with stiff competition and no less stringent restrictions on harmful emissions into the atmosphere, the company intends to present a series highly effective diesel models, as well as expand the range of new small Volvo cars. In an interview with the Swedish press Arp said that this year will see the light of three new diesel models developed primarily for countries with rapidly developing automotive markets such as China and Russia. One of the new Volvo compact cars will be five current version hatchback C30.
Early plans for the company anticipated release of more powerful and economical 2.0 - and 2.5 - liter turbo, who will present in 2009 in the new S60. In addition, Volvo will add to its line of new 8-staged transmission produced by German company ZF Getriebe GmbH.

While not known what it will be a models, but it can be assumed that one of them will be the smallest car brands - C30. At last year's motor show in Frankfurt, Volvo introduced the concept of cost-C30 Efficiency. The Company does not reported any information about whether this machine produced serially, but is likely to be. After all, this concept is equipped with a 1.6 liter turbo diesel engine with the fuel consumption of all 4.5 l/100 km