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Has there been much visibility to these 2010 Volvos?

The C30 1.6D DRIVe Stop/Start 72.4 mpg(Imperial) combined cycle [roughly 60 mpg(US) combined average] and 83.1 mpg(Imperial) extra urban [roughly 69 mpg(US) highway].

http://www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk/search/vehicleDetails.asp?id=23047

http://www.autocar.co.uk/SpecsPrices/SpecsAndPricesEdition/Volvo-C30-1.6D-DRIVe-S-Start/Stop/57569/

S40 1.6D DRIVe Stop/Start 72.4 mpg(Imperial) combined cycle [roughly 60 mpg(US) combined average] and 83.1 mpg(Imperial) extra urban [roughly 69 mpg(US) highway].

http://www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk/search/vehicleDetails.asp?id=23024

http://www.autocar.co.uk/SpecsPrices/SpecsAndPricesEdition/Volvo-S40-1.6D-DRIVe-SE-Start/Stop/57597/

V50 1.6D DRIVe Stop/Start 72.4 mpg(Imperial) combined cycle [roughly 60 mpg(US) combined average] and 83.1 mpg(Imperial) extra urban [roughly 69 mpg(US) highway].

http://www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk/search/vehicleDetails.asp?id=23038

http://www.autocar.co.uk/SpecsPrice...Volvo-V50-1.6D-DRIVe-SE-Lux-Start/Stop/57584/

These turbo diesel machines are available WITHOUT the “Start/Stop” feature which results in a fuel economy rating of 62.8 mpg(Imperial) combined cycle [roughly 52 mpg(US) combined average] and 74.3 mpg(Imperial) extra urban [roughly 62 mpg(US) highway].

These specific Volvos have curb weights between 3,000 and 3,200 pounds and are capable of towing 2,800 pounds.

Oh, these Volvo emissions are rated: 0.164 NOx Emissions [g/km]; 0.181 HC+NOx Emissions [g/km]; 0.000 Particulates; N/A HC Emissions [g/km]; 0.174 CO Emissions [g/km]; and 104 CO2 Emissions [g/km].

For comparison, the “old” Prius emissions are rated: 0.010 NOx Emissions [g/km]; N/A HC+NOx Emissions [g/km]; N/A Particulates; 0.020 HC Emissions [g/km]; 0.180 CO Emissions [g/km]; and 104 CO2 Emissions [g/km].

http://www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk/search/vehicleDetails.asp?id=10982

Oh, and the “NEW” 3124 pound curb weight T Spirit 1.8 VVT-i hybrid Prius emissions is rated: 0.0058 NOx Emissions [g/km]; N/A HC+NOx Emissions [g/km]; N/A Particulates; 0.0584 HC Emissions [g/km]; 0. 258 CO Emissions [g/km]; and 92 CO2 Emissions [g/km]. The fuel economy is rated 70.6 mpg(Imperial) combined cycle [roughly 58.8 mpg(US) combined average] and 74.3 mpg(Imperial) extra urban [roughly 62 mpg(US) highway] by VCA. And … NO towing capability has been established for either the first or second generation Prius!

http://www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk/search/vehicleDetails.asp?id=23493

By the way, the price difference between the Volvo V50 gasoline 1.8 SE and the diesel 1.6D DRIVe Stop/Start SE is about 1,150 British Pounds (GBP) = $1,847 US Dollars in the UK.

Could anyone explain to me again why I should want a hybrid?

And, ... FURTHER, ... can anyone explain WHY FORD/VOLVO have not made a serious effort to provide types of these vehicles in the US?
 
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