New S40 with D5 Turbodiesel Engine?

Mar 17th, 2006, 12:49

Can anyone tell me when the S40 with the D5 2.4 turbodiesel is likely to go on sale in the UK? It's being advertised on the European websites and I understand they're starting to build them at the end of March, but I can't find any firm dates. Are we looking at the usual 6 month delay before r/h drive versions are available?
Also can anyone hazard a guess at pricing? I was interested in ordering a 2.0D SE, but would prefer the new D5 version as it also has the Geartronic option (in fact, only the Geartronic option) which is not available on the 2.0D. I'm guessing maybe £750 more plus the Geartronic which is +£1,250, so about a £2K increase over the 2.0D?

imac · Mar 17th, 2006, 16:09

I'd advise you not to go with the geartronic, it's rubbish! (To quote my Volvo salesman!) Either go full auto or manual.....

Mar 17th, 2006, 18:21

Unfortunately I think they're only offering the D5 engine with the Geartronic (at least at first).

gnhuk · Mar 17th, 2006, 19:37

That's the car I want! My brother has the D5/Geartronic combination in his S60 and doesn't have any issues with it. I want an auto diesel next as I'm geting fed up with a manual box in traffic............

By the time I'm ready to change (not exactly soon) there should be a few around.

seany · Mar 18th, 2006, 10:50

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Originally Posted by gnhuk

That's the car I want! My brother has the D5/Geartronic combination in his S60 and doesn't have any issues with it. I want an auto diesel next as I'm geting fed up with a manual box in traffic............

By the time I'm ready to change (not exactly soon) there should be a few around.

I'm with you .... looking to change in the next month or so .... I def want the D5 geartronic S60

Mar 17th, 2006, 12:49	#1
macman8135 Guest Location:	New S40 with D5 Turbodiesel Engine? Can anyone tell me when the S40 with the D5 2.4 turbodiesel is likely to go on sale in the UK? It's being advertised on the European websites and I understand they're starting to build them at the end of March, but I can't find any firm dates. Are we looking at the usual 6 month delay before r/h drive versions are available? Also can anyone hazard a guess at pricing? I was interested in ordering a 2.0D SE, but would prefer the new D5 version as it also has the Geartronic option (in fact, only the Geartronic option) which is not available on the 2.0D. I'm guessing maybe £750 more plus the Geartronic which is +£1,250, so about a £2K increase over the 2.0D?

Mar 17th, 2006, 16:09	#2
imac Premier Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2009 21:23 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hove, Actually.	I'd advise you not to go with the geartronic, it's rubbish! (To quote my Volvo salesman!) Either go full auto or manual..... __________________ MY97 S70 T5 CD - Now with added Milltek!

Mar 17th, 2006, 19:37	#4
gnhuk Balding............. Last Online: Jun 29th, 2018 10:35 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Linslade	S40 D5 That's the car I want! My brother has the D5/Geartronic combination in his S60 and doesn't have any issues with it. I want an auto diesel next as I'm geting fed up with a manual box in traffic............ By the time I'm ready to change (not exactly soon) there should be a few around. __________________ Gavin VOC17969 2000 S40 1.8S -with various options (Now sold @135k miles) 2012 S40D3 R-Design

Mar 17th, 2006, 18:21	#3
macman8135 Guest Location:	Unfortunately I think they're only offering the D5 engine with the Geartronic (at least at first).

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