| Experience and expertise of Volvo is reflected in | | | | use handbrake and fantastic stability'. These |
| its lineup of vehicles. In fact, its reputation has | | | | qualities were attributed to powerful Volvo parts |
| been recognized in the recent towing competition. | | | | which include the 2.4-litre D5 turbodiesel engine. |
| Volvo V50 D5 Sport was tagged as 'The Caravan | | | | The latter delivers 180PS and with the standard |
| Club Towcar of the Year 2007'. Said car from | | | | Geartronic transmission can achieve 0-60mph in |
| Volvo also won the '£25,001 to £33,000'. Said | | | | 7.9 seconds. Its power plant can be controlled to |
| towcar competition was joined by 41 vehicle | | | | achieve the right torque levels. |
| models including rivals from Lexus, Saab, Jeep and | | | | "We are delighted to win the Caravan Club |
| Mercedes. | | | | Towcar of the Year award. These awards are a |
| The Caravan Club chairman, Bob Black MBE said, | | | | great recognition of Volvo's commitment to |
| "The Volvo V50 D5 Sport displayed poise and | | | | developing good towcars and carry a great deal |
| elegance. Its modern good looks will turn heads | | | | of respect from the public and our retailers," said |
| and Volvo maintains its reputation for quality and | | | | Hugh Reid, managing director, Volvo Car UK. |
| safety. The Volvo V50 is a pleasure to drive and | | | | Volvo's commendable towing capabilities are well |
| it really is a superb towcar. This vehicle is sure to | | | | known. In fact, it performs towing tests for all its |
| be popular with our members, both as a new and | | | | new models. These tests are done both in |
| used car in future years." | | | | Sweden and Arizona. Said tests also include |
| In said competition, experts commend V50 D5's | | | | measurements and calculations to optimize its |
| crisp acceleration, smooth-shifting five-speed | | | | towing performance. |
| automatic transmission, confident brakes, easy to | | | | |