• Powerful five-cylinder diesel offered in S40 and V50
• Segment leading power
• S40 D5 0-100km/h in 8.5 seconds (five-speed automatic)
• 7.0L/100 combined fuel efficiency
• 132kW at 4000rpm
• 350Nm at 1750-3250rpm
• Self-regenerating particulate filter

Volvo Cars' five-cylinder turbocharged D5 engine is now under the bonnet of the compact S40 sedan and V50 wagon.

Described as a performance diesel, the 2.4-litre five-cylinder turbocharged D5 diesel engine produces 132kW and 350Nm. To highlight the D5's torque, maximum torque is 30Nm better than that achieved by Volvo's 2.5-litre T5 turbocharged petrol engine.

"As a fuel choice, diesel is showing strong growth specifically in the sub-$50k passenger car segment and SUV segment in Australia," comments Alan Desselss, Managing Director Volvo Car Australia. "We see long term growth as Australians realise the modern diesel engine is efficient, quiet and offers significant driving performance.

"Anyone who drives the nimble S40 D5 will appreciate its enormous torque and in-gear acceleration. Calling it a performance diesel is not an exaggeration," added Desselss.

At the end of the day, the S40 D5 offers a cruising range exceeding 800 kilometres in combined urban/highway driving.

The Volvo S40 D5 and Volvo V50 D5 will initially only be available with a five-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed manual variant arrives later in 2007 as model-year 2008.

"With these models, we are appealing to the segment's true connoisseurs. They are often business people who cover long distances. They demand top-class performance and low fuel consumption. The D5 engine meets both requirements and in addition spice up the package with a generous measure of comfort and driving pleasure," says Peter Ewerstrand, project manager of the Volvo S40 and V50.

He adds: "With 132 kilowatts, we are considerably boosting our competitiveness in the segment, and we are convinced that customers will see the Volvo S40 D5 and V50 D5 as attractive alternatives to other premium diesel cars."

The S40 D5 and V50 D5 offer superior performance, superior driveability and superior value against European competitors offering smaller, weaker diesel engines. "Our diesel strategy is based on the simple understanding that the Australian diesel buyer will not sacrifice performance at the expense of fuel efficiency," says Desselss. "The D5 engine in S40 and V50 offers the customer class-leading performance and exceptional fuel efficiency."

Cleaner emissions

There is a third advantage. The Volvo D5 engine incorporates a CDPF self-regenerating particulate filter to reduce tailpipe particulates by as much as 90 percent.

The letter 'C' in CDPF denotes 'Catalysed' (catalyst-coated) while the other letters denote Diesel Particulate Filter. The accumulated soot particles captured by the particulate filter are burned off at regular intervals in an automatically controlled burnoff/regeneration process. This takes place about every 500 kilometres and is unnoticed by the driver.Regeneration takes about 20 minutes.

With a particulate filter, the concentration of large and small particles is reduced to the same or a lower level than from a petrol car. This also applies to the harmful fine fractions.

The driver of a modern diesel car such as the S40 D5 has the satisfaction of knowing that every unit of fuel burned emits 20 percent less carbon dioxide than the neighbour's petrol-engined model.

Pricing
S40 D5 - $44,950
V50 D5 - $47,950