Going for Green in Scotland

Going for Green in Scotland

• Volvo showcases some of its most environmentally friendly vehicles at this year's GreenFleet Scotland show
• Four Volvo vehicles, with low CO₂ and accompanying BIK benefits, available to drive
• Includes the all-new V40 with its 94g/km CO₂ figure and lowest BIK rating

Volvo will be showcasing some of its most environmentally friendly models at this year's GreenFleet Scotland in Edinburgh, including the 94g/km all-new V40.

Now in its fourth year, GreenFleet Scotland, which takes place at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, on 16^th September, provides visitors with the opportunity to browse and drive the latest green models on the market.

With the V40's unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the model's UK debut in July and UK deliveries in September, the model is likely to be in huge demand at the show.

Visitors to the Volvo stand will be able to enjoy a leisurely look at the all-new V40 with two models on static display as well as having the opportunity to drive four models, including the V40 D2 SE. The V40 will be joined by the established S60 and V60 D2 SE versions with respective CO₂ emissions of 114g/km and 119g/km.

This year's event includes four seminar sessions under the overall theme of "2020 Vision - Where Green Becomes Clear" which reflects Volvo's own philosophy as it gears up for the launch of the world's first plug-in diesel hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, which arrives in early 2013, with its CO₂ emissions of just 49g/km. 

At sub 95g/km, Volvo's all-new V40 will be in the lowest Benefit-in-Kind tax bracket of 13 per cent for this tax year and next, as well as enjoying zero vehicle excise duty. For fleets next April, when the write down allowance for offsetting 100 per cent against taxable profits in the first year reduces from 110g/km to 95g/km, the V40 is among those vehicles which remain in contention.

With much of its design, specification and technology developed with the company motorist in mind, the premium hatchback has received a warm welcome from the fleet industry with leasing companies and future value guides predicting extremely positive residual values.

The V40 incorporates Volvo's pioneering low-speed collision avoidance system, City Safety, the world's first pedestrian airbag, and Bluetooth handsfree telephone as standard on all specifications.

The S60 and V60 SE models also incorporate a host of must-have features for the business user including integrated satellite navigation system; high performance multimedia audio system; Bluetooth; and rear park assist, as well as a suite of safety technology which also includes City Safety. Both models benefit from attractive BIK 2012/13 categories of 16% for the S60 and 17% for the V60.

Volvo's newly launched comparison tool, available at www.volvocars.co.uk/compare allows users to compare the features and prices of the Volvo car range with all other makes and models in the market.