FULL details of prices and specification of the new Volvo V50 Sportswagon are now available. On-the-road prices range from £17,363 to £25,963 and offer an excellent combination of equipment, performance and value compared to equivalent rivals from other premium brands.

The new V50 Sportswagon is easily recognised as a modern Volvo. It's taller and wider than the V40 model it replaces and is designed with a gently sloping rear roof and angled rear tailgate to appeal to a younger generation who want style as well as a versatile load space.

With split folding rear seats, the V50 Sportswagon offers a minimum and maximum load capacity of 417 and 1307 litres. With rear seats folded down the V50 offers a maximum load length of 1766mm and for added versatility the front passenger seat also folds completely flat.

With the addition of DSTC, ECC and larger 16-inch alloy wheels, even the standard S specification is improved by over £1,500 compared to the V40 yet, for example, retail prices have increased by only £860 for the equivalent 1.8S model.

Volvo also offers items for the V50 Sportswagon that were not available on the V40, such as an integrated telephone, 6xCD with audio controls on steering wheel, Geartronic transmission, rain sensor and eye-level satellite navigation unit.