Volvo V40 2012

New Volvo x40 has released The five-door hatchback which features an impressive number of standard features will cost from £19,740. This mean virtually about £455 less than a BMW 1 series 116d, but also £1,000 more than the comparable Audi A3.

Two petrol and three diesel engines, all with stop/start system and with three trim levels – ES, SE and SE Lux to complete the range at launch in September. The most efficient version is with the 1.6-litre D2 diesel 113bhp and offers a 78.5mpg and CO2 emissions of 94g/km which can beat the UK road tax at zero. This engine is also combined to a six-speed manual gearbox while an optional £1485 six-speed automatic transmission is available and kept only for V40 diesel models.

The entry-level V40 ES is offered with the D2 unit, in addition to the 148bhp D3 and 148bhp T3 petrol. The ES trim comes with standard 16-inch alloys, Bluetooth, City Safety, a five-inch colour display, both leather trimmed gear-lever and steering-wheel, electronic climate control, keyless start and chrome touches to the body’s car. Among standard’s safety options the ABS, DSTC and pedestrian airbag. The range-topping SE Lux versions is obtainable with all diesel and only with T4 petrol engine. SE Lux get a 17-inch alloys, leather-trim interior, active Xenon headlamps and LED daytime running lights.The  prices starting from £19,745.

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