About the Volvo V40The Volvo V40 was part of the S40 lineup from 1995 until 2004. It was introduced with an arty ad series by Spike Jonze and proved to be an attractive four-door luxury ride. This compact executive car is equipped with an economical four-cylinder engine, large brake discs, excellent traction, and a wide track width. It is relatively simple by present standards; it lacks a navigation system and has a cassette player but no CD player or MP3 player dock. The car was replaced with the larger Volvo V5 station wagon in 2005.The Volvo V40 is a small family car with good fuel economy. It was originally engineered to accept regular unleaded gasoline and was available in a diesel version by 2001. As a reference point, the 2002 version uses an estimated 22 mpg for city driving and 30 mpg on the freeway. Its maximum towing capacity is 2,000 pounds. It was sold equipped with a 1.9L L4 engine and was assembled in the Netherlands, Thailand, South Africa, Malaysia, and Botswana. The V40 is sometimes categorized into two generations. The first was from 1995 until... View more 2004. These cars were marketed in Australia, North America, South America, and the Far East, but not Europe. They were updated to have a diesel engine option plus improved suspension and extra safety features in 2001. The second generation is marked by the addition of the V8 engine in 2005; however, this car was officially named the Volvo V50 in US markets. Meanwhile, a five-speed manual transmission V40 was introduced in Europe. The Volvo V40 is available today with a 1.9 T trim. It has a 5-speed automatic overdrive transmission and 160 HP at 5,250 RPM. It was sold with an impressive 50,000 mile warranty. Popular colors still seen on the road include standard White, a retro Bamboo Green, and a metallic Torch Red. Popular interiors include graphite and taupe leather. Air conditioning, power locks, and power windows are standard. The Volvo V40 fared well by fitting impressive performance and Volvo's hallmark safety features into a compact space. It was especially favored by urban dwellers who appreciated its small size and pedestrian detection system. The Volvo V40 consistently earns high ratings in crash tests performed by European and US agencies. The Volvo S40 series was the first to earn four stars in the Euro-NCAP competition. But, as usual, Volvo's not just about brawn; an Italian award panel named the V40 in particular The Most Beautiful Estate Car in the World". View less | |||
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