The accelerating rejuvenation process is most noticeable in the USA, where Volvo expects one-third of purchasers to be men or women without children. "We want to attract customers into the Volvo family as early as possible, and the all-new Volvo S40 will definitely attract younger buyers," comments Hans-Olov Olsson. "The new Volvo S40 combines an exciting design with exceptional road manners, making the new S40 a highly potent challenger in this segment," adds Hans-Olov Olsson.Įxpanding the brand further down the age spectrum is an important part of Volvo Cars' strategy - and it is particularly important that the new S40 appeals to young buyers.
Now, we are convinced that the all-new Volvo S40 will make us grow even stronger over the next few years," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Hans-Olov Olsson. We have upgraded our cars continuously from the Volvo 340, via the Volvo 440/460 and then the previous Volvo S40/V40. "We have a long history in this sedan segment. The car has a long list of standard safety features, including automatic hazard warning lights that turn on when the airbags deploy.The all-new Volvo S40 is 2.2 inches shorter than its predecessor - yet it has grown in terms of product content, competitiveness and interior volume. Volvos are known for their safety, and the S40 is no different.
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Standard locks and windows with express down/up.Cargo volume is a relatively small 12.6 cubic feet. Passenger volume comes in at 92.5 cubic feet. The rear seatbacks fold down separately, and the front passenger seat’s backrest also folds flat. Aluminum trim is standard on both the 2.4i and the T5 R-Design Nordic Light Oak trim is optional. T5 R-Design trims come with unique leather seating surfaces, aluminum sport pedals, a sport shift knob, and a sport steering wheel. The standard upholstery in the five-occupant interior has a slightly coarse, woven feel that’s said to be inspired by sportswear. Optional bi-xenon headlights with articulating headlamps.A six-speed manual transmission also comes standard on the all-wheel-drive version of the T5 R-Design.įor 2008, the nose and tail were modified, but the overall shape wasn’t changed much. Volvo not only brought back the five-speed manual transmission, but the automaker also made it standard on the 2.4i trim. Competitors include the Saab 9-3 and Audi A4. The T5 R-Design gets more power by turbocharging the same inline-five found in the 2.4i. The S40 and its V50 wagon sister were substantially freshened for 2008. Volvo’s smallest sedan, the compact S40, comes in 2.4i and T5 R-Design trim levels, the latter offered in all- and front-wheel drive.