V50 Wagon Complements Volvo Line-up
Kuala Lumpur, 28 January 2010 – Volvo Car Malaysia topped up its model line-up with the unveiling of its V5 model today. The V50 is a sporty-looking wagon that complements the Volvo S40 Sedan.
Mr. Goran Larsson, Volvo Car Malaysia President, said, “It’s classy, timeless and engineered to live up to the expectations of adventurous buyers looking for a practical, versatile wagon that’s designed for activity, and for the active.”
The V50 comes with the same mechanicals as the S40, i.e. a two litre DOHC engine, a six-speed automatic transmission with Geartronic (read as manual shift option), and shift lock (read as lock-up clutch) to provide fun in driving, while keeping fuel consumption down. The new automatic transmission features a dual-clutch system that is more efficient while providing seamless gearshifts.
The move to a 2.0 litre engine is in line with the trend amongst major car makers to downsize engines and reduce fuel consumption plus reduce emissions.
As usual with Volvo cars, safety is built into the car, and the list includes BLIS (Blind Spot Information System), DSTC (Dynamic Stability Traction Control), and Dual Xenon lights. In addition, there is SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System), in addition to the seatbelts and head restraints.
“ Volvo adopts a holistic view of safety that encompasses both preventive and protective safety and in line with this, our vision is that by 2020, no one should be killed or injured in a Volvo,” concluded Larsson.
Retail price is RM 185,950 (OTR without insurance), and test drives are available from today onwards in Klang Valley, while other locations will have the V50 available for test drive from 1st February onwards.
