Volvo launches diesel C70

We gave the sneaky warning that Volvo was introducing a diesel engine to the C70 range a couple of weeks back.

And now here are the prices:
The C70 D5 will start at £29,420 for the Sport model, with SE and SE Lux versions costing £30,670 and £33,170 respectively.

The diesel C70 uses a 178bhp version of the Swedish firm's 2.4-litre five-cylinder engine and comes with an automatic gearbox, although a six-speed manual 'box is set to follow later in the year.

Performance from the diesel engine is respectable and 0-62mph is covered in 8.8 seconds, while the C70 D5 turns in 38.7mpg combined economy.

Volvo expects a third of all C70 buyers to plump for the diesel, which is on sale now.

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