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Volvo s40 is a sharp-looking ride, with some safety features not normally available at its price rang. " but the s40 stays near the bottom of the upscale small car class because of its pedestrian driving dynamics. "It won't provide the nimble handling or brisk acceleration that a. "It is easy to find a car that is more fun to drive at a similar, or even lower, price. Volvo has made no changes to the s40 for 2010. "It is available in base 2. 5t is available with all-wheel-drive. "Though Volvo sells a 2. 5t R-design package, it no longer carries the performance upgrades of previous R editions - it's simply a package of sporty-looking exterior trim pieces. “
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Volvo s40 is a fantastic way to enjoy the perks of owning a premium-brand automobile without having to pay a premium price. "a quick, compact four-door sedan you can get with both all-wheel drive and a stick shift. It's a genuine rival to all-wheel-drive versions of German sedans much prized by driving enthusiasts. The 2009 Volvo s40's performance"is competent, but not sporty. As such, many test drivers report the base trim should be sufficient.
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Volvo s40 is pleasant enough saloon, but we're struggling to see where it fits in. Volvo always does brilliant seats and the ride comfort and refinement aren't bad either. But this is a smallish car and it's not very roomy in the back. "the engines are shared with the c30. There's a bewildering range of eight, including one that'll take e85 bioethanol mix. The four-cylinder petrols are unexciting, and then there's a gap to the superb t5, which is a fine-sounding engine and kicks you to 60mph in little over 6sec without being mad on the co2 scale.
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Volvo s40 is pleasant enough sedan, but we're struggling to see where it fits in. The engines are shared with the c30. There's a bewildering range of eight, including an international model that'll take e85 bioethanol mix. The four-cylinder petrols are unexciting, and then there's a gap to the superb t5, which is a fine-sounding engine and kicks you to 100kmh in little over 6sec without being mad on the co2 scale.
http://www.buyyourcar.co.uk/car-reviews/volvo/s40.aspx
Volvo s40 is a great car for anyone looking to buy in the compact executive sector. The car offers superb levels of quality and refinement and delivers a smooth and comfortable ride.
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Volvo s40 is expensive when compared to Japanese rivals of the same class but seems to be a bargain when compared to European cars. Fuel economy can be maximized if you should opt for the diesel engine. Insurance rates are low and that will appeal to many buyers. The Volvo s40 cabin is very spacious and will provide more than enough space for all of the passengers. Neither the front nor the rear passengers should have any complaints on long journeys.
http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volvo-S40-2010/overview
Volvo s40 is a sporty front-wheel or all-wheel drive four-door sedan. 4-liter inline-five-cylinder engine. The front-wheel or all-wheel drive t5 is powered by a 227-hp turbocharged 2. Safety features include electronic stability control, side-impact and side curtain airbags, and all-disc anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution. The s40 includes bluetooth in standard equipment and the t5 is only available with the unique R-design package, enhancing appearance and comfort. The 2010 Volvo s40 is mainly a carryover from 2009, with the addition of a manual transmission.
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The 2009 s40 comes standard with a five-speed automatic geartronic transmission, allowing driver selectable shifting. New for 2009 the s40 includes bluetooth in standard equipment and the t5 is only available with the unique R-design package, enhancing appearance and comfort. Now exclusively with an automatic transmission, the 2009 Volvo s40 is mainly a carryover from 2008, adding the T5 R-design package.
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Volvo s40 is given cues that resemble the S-range look shown on the s80 car. The v50, on the other hand, flaunts the new v-range without compromising the original compact and sporty features. "when it comes to the exterior, we're aiming for increased differentiation between the two models. The interior refinements have focused on liberating smart storage space," said Volvo cars design director Steve Mattin. To bolster the evolution aimed at pushing away its boxy image. "the new, lower and more horizontal appearance radiates smooth power. This impression is reinforced when the car is seen from the side. At the rear, it is the shape of the new tail lamps and the new bumper that further boost the dynamic appearance," said Steve Harper, the designer of the new Volvo s40 and v50.