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Model Overview: 2008 Volvo S40Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
S40 2.4i: $24,365
S40 T5: $28,515
S40 T5 AWD: $30,365
Destination: $745
With revised exterior and interior styling, new safety features and enhanced storage and versatility, the S40 premium compact sedan moves boldly into the 2008 model year. Drawing its inspiration from Volvo's flagship S80, the S40 receives a new front fascia, egg crate grille sporting a 50 percent larger Ironmark badge, redesigned headlamps and full-width lower air intake. At the rear, new LED taillights, bumper and trunk lid handle complete the visual makeover.
Expanding the already lengthy roster of standard safety features is new Automatic Hazard Warning. Should any of the S40's airbags be deployed, the hazard lights will automatically be activated to attract the attention of other motorists. A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is now standard, while Volvo's Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is a new option available on all models. Active Bi-Xenon headlights that swivel the light beam in continuous synch with steering direction is a new option for T5 models.
The ultra-slim center console that made its world debut on the S40 has become an icon of Volvo's progressive interior design. Redesigned floor console features increased storage space, a more compact handbrake and a revised armrest for greater driver comfort. Nordic Light Oak wood inlays can now be specified for the cabin of the S40 2.4i as part of the Select Package. Aluminum inlays remain standard on the S40 T5 and S40 T5 AWD. These models gain redesigned instrumentation with sporty watch dial style gauges.
An auxiliary input with MP3 capability, now standard on all models, has been repositioned under the center armrest for greater ease of use. A high performance audio system and Sirius satellite radio with a complimentary six-month subscription is standard on T5 models. Audiophiles will delight in the new Dynaudio® Package that puts out 650 watts through 12 speakers. The Volvo Navigation system with DVD map data and remote control remains optional.
A choice of powertrains gives each S40 model a distinct character. A normally aspirated 5-cylinder engine that produces 168-horsepower motivates the S40 2.4i. It can be mated to a 5-speed manual or 5-speed 'Geartronic' automatic transmission. Boosting the fun factor, horsepower for the S40 T5 high-pressure turbocharged engine is now increased from 218 hp to 227 hp.
The S40 provides confidence-inspiring performance with each powerplant. An extremely rigid platform affords levels of steering precision and suspension nimbleness found in the top vehicles in its class. Advanced braking, steering and chassis systems enable the S40 to feel secure in its capabilities across a broad spectrum of driving conditions.
In the S40, Volvo continues its groundbreaking use of high-tensile steel. In the front structure, four different grades of steel are used in an intelligent interplay to provide maximum safety for the car's occupants.
Side impact protection is addressed by the use of extremely rigid cross members that form a 3-way attachment between the leading edge of the A-pillar and the base of the B-pillar. Similar cross members are found in the rear doors as well. This system of energy absorption, along with the slim-design 5-cylinder engines is called Volvo's Intelligent Vehicle Architecture (VIVA), representing an innovative approach to vehicle safety design.Source - Volvo
S40 2.4i: $24,365
S40 T5: $28,515
S40 T5 AWD: $30,365
Destination: $745
With revised exterior and interior styling, new safety features and enhanced storage and versatility, the S40 premium compact sedan moves boldly into the 2008 model year. Drawing its inspiration from Volvo's flagship S80, the S40 receives a new front fascia, egg crate grille sporting a 50 percent larger Ironmark badge, redesigned headlamps and full-width lower air intake. At the rear, new LED taillights, bumper and trunk lid handle complete the visual makeover.
Expanding the already lengthy roster of standard safety features is new Automatic Hazard Warning. Should any of the S40's airbags be deployed, the hazard lights will automatically be activated to attract the attention of other motorists. A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is now standard, while Volvo's Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is a new option available on all models. Active Bi-Xenon headlights that swivel the light beam in continuous synch with steering direction is a new option for T5 models.
The ultra-slim center console that made its world debut on the S40 has become an icon of Volvo's progressive interior design. Redesigned floor console features increased storage space, a more compact handbrake and a revised armrest for greater driver comfort. Nordic Light Oak wood inlays can now be specified for the cabin of the S40 2.4i as part of the Select Package. Aluminum inlays remain standard on the S40 T5 and S40 T5 AWD. These models gain redesigned instrumentation with sporty watch dial style gauges.
An auxiliary input with MP3 capability, now standard on all models, has been repositioned under the center armrest for greater ease of use. A high performance audio system and Sirius satellite radio with a complimentary six-month subscription is standard on T5 models. Audiophiles will delight in the new Dynaudio® Package that puts out 650 watts through 12 speakers. The Volvo Navigation system with DVD map data and remote control remains optional.
A choice of powertrains gives each S40 model a distinct character. A normally aspirated 5-cylinder engine that produces 168-horsepower motivates the S40 2.4i. It can be mated to a 5-speed manual or 5-speed 'Geartronic' automatic transmission. Boosting the fun factor, horsepower for the S40 T5 high-pressure turbocharged engine is now increased from 218 hp to 227 hp.
The S40 provides confidence-inspiring performance with each powerplant. An extremely rigid platform affords levels of steering precision and suspension nimbleness found in the top vehicles in its class. Advanced braking, steering and chassis systems enable the S40 to feel secure in its capabilities across a broad spectrum of driving conditions.
In the S40, Volvo continues its groundbreaking use of high-tensile steel. In the front structure, four different grades of steel are used in an intelligent interplay to provide maximum safety for the car's occupants.
Side impact protection is addressed by the use of extremely rigid cross members that form a 3-way attachment between the leading edge of the A-pillar and the base of the B-pillar. Similar cross members are found in the rear doors as well. This system of energy absorption, along with the slim-design 5-cylinder engines is called Volvo's Intelligent Vehicle Architecture (VIVA), representing an innovative approach to vehicle safety design.Source - Volvo
Volvo Cars Moves into HD RadioTM Revolution - Big TimeAnnounced today at the Boston International Auto Show, Volvo will be the first automotive manufactures in the U.S. to offer innovative digital HD Radio technology on almost all models. Equipped with the HD Radio system, Volvo owners will enjoy a higher-quality AM/FM radio system that features more channel choices, crystal-clear sound and new data services. Volvo Cars of North America, LLC will be offering factory installed HD Radio receivers as standard and optional equipment.
'We believe Volvo will have the largest standard equipped HD Radio technology fleet in the world. Our drivers expect the highest quality in every aspect of their vehicles,' Dirk Bott, Vice President Brand, Business & Product, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. 'Adding HD Radio capability to our S40 T5, V50 T5, C30, C70, S80, V70, XC70 and XC90 models truly makes our audio systems state of the art, giving Volvo drivers an even more enjoyable driving experience.' Introduction is scheduled for Fall of 2008.
HD Radio technology is the most significant advancement in radio broadcasting since the introduction of FM stereo. Across the United States, more than 1,500 AM and FM stations are broadcasting using HD Radio technology and more than 700 are offering subscription-free HD2 multicast channels on the FM dial. These channels feature fresh new music and news formats, showcase young artists and local bands, as well as air non-English language programming and more.
HD Radio broadcasters also offer valuable information that appears on the HD Radio receivers' display screen, such as song title and artist, traffic and weather updates, news, school closings and other emergency alerts. In addition, there are no fees or costs associated with this information. For a complete list of HD Radio stations currently broadcastings in the United States, please visit http://www.hdradio.com/
An innovative technology that allows broadcasters to offer digital services in addition to analog signals while remaining in their existing frequencies, the HD Radio system is being or has been tested in many countries throughout the world, including Argentina, Australia, Bosnia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Switzerland, Thailand and Ukraine.Source - Volvo
'We believe Volvo will have the largest standard equipped HD Radio technology fleet in the world. Our drivers expect the highest quality in every aspect of their vehicles,' Dirk Bott, Vice President Brand, Business & Product, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. 'Adding HD Radio capability to our S40 T5, V50 T5, C30, C70, S80, V70, XC70 and XC90 models truly makes our audio systems state of the art, giving Volvo drivers an even more enjoyable driving experience.' Introduction is scheduled for Fall of 2008.
HD Radio technology is the most significant advancement in radio broadcasting since the introduction of FM stereo. Across the United States, more than 1,500 AM and FM stations are broadcasting using HD Radio technology and more than 700 are offering subscription-free HD2 multicast channels on the FM dial. These channels feature fresh new music and news formats, showcase young artists and local bands, as well as air non-English language programming and more.
HD Radio broadcasters also offer valuable information that appears on the HD Radio receivers' display screen, such as song title and artist, traffic and weather updates, news, school closings and other emergency alerts. In addition, there are no fees or costs associated with this information. For a complete list of HD Radio stations currently broadcastings in the United States, please visit http://www.hdradio.com/
An innovative technology that allows broadcasters to offer digital services in addition to analog signals while remaining in their existing frequencies, the HD Radio system is being or has been tested in many countries throughout the world, including Argentina, Australia, Bosnia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Switzerland, Thailand and Ukraine.Source - Volvo
Packing a lot into a compact sedan, the Volvo S40 features numerous safety features, mostly standard, and luxurious detail into its compact package. Enjoying several popular years in Europe the US sales began in 2000 following Ford's acquisition of Volvo. For 2004 the Volvo S40 was updated once again with the addition of a more generous interior along with enhanced safety features.
Entry-level luxury vehicles/ compact executive cars, the Volvo S40, V40 and V50 are produced by Volvo cars. The first generation was launched in 1995, while the second followed in 2004. The second generation has been listed by Forbes as one of the best luxury vehicles for young affluent drivers. According to J.D. Power and Associates it is also the most popular car among women in the luxury segment in the US market.
The S40 saloon, (sedan) and V50 estate (station wagon) were introduced during the summer of 1998. Built in the Netherlands, the cars were produced at the NedCar factory which was a pre-Ford joint venture between Volvo and Mitsubishi Motors. Though the Japanese version did not sell as well as in Europe, the S40 was based on a common platform with the Mitsubishi Carisma.
For 2000 the 40 series was updated and featured a variety of technical improvements simultaneously introduced and those included improved engine management, additional safety features, larger brake disc, direct fuel injection, new front suspension and steering, updated rear suspension, larger tires and a slight widening of the track width.
The only engine available in North America was the 1.9-liter. Equipped with four-cylinder engines, the 40 series came with a 1.9 L diesel or 1.6, 1.8, or 2.0-liter fuel injected gasoline engines with low and high pressure turbo variants at the top of the motor range. Trim levels in the UK were base, SE and CD. The first vehicle to earn four stars in Euro-NCAP was the Volvo S40.
Debuting during the middle of the 2004 model year, the second generation S40 featured a new design that was based on the Volvo P1 platform built at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium. The V40 was replaced by the V50 estate in this same year.
For 2005 the Volvo S40 was nominated for the World Car of the Year award and also won the Canadian Car of the Year Best New Sport Compact Award. For the same year the S40 was also elected as the South African Car of the Year by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists.
Wile the majority of its components along with its chassis were developed by Volvo, very similar mechanical components can be found on the European Ford Focus and the Mazda3. The latest generation of Volvo's 5 cylinder engines, a 2.5L 5-cylinder had been continually developed by Volvo since the debut of the engines in the 850 in 1993. The 2.4, 2.4i and the top of the line S40 T5 AWD continues to be made by Volvo. The AWD system is bought from Haldex of Sweden while the transmission is developed through GETRAG of Germany.
One of several variants of the S40, the S40 T5 features a 2.5 L five-cylinder fuel injection with a light-pressure turbocharger. A DOHC design, the valvetrain has four valves per cylinder. Following in the tradition of the first generation, the engine is transversely mounted at the front of the vehicle and drives the front wheels.
For the 2008 model year the Volvo S40 was updated and now featured a sporty new look along with updated premium feel. Newly updated audio systems were showcased, along with rapidly growing storage space in the new S40. New safety features that included Emergency Brake Lights which flash rapidly during hard braking to alert traffic behind the vehicle was now added. Optional Active Bi-Xenon headlights which point the light beam in the direction of the road as it curves, was also added.
Now achieving an output of 227 hp, the T5 engine received a performance increase of 9 hp. Halfway through the 2007 the D5 engine became available with a manual gearbox now offering 400 Nm of torque instead of the automatic transmission's 350 Nm.
While the current S40 is based on the C30, the new S40 will be based on the new C2 platform.Jessica Vaughan
Entry-level luxury vehicles/ compact executive cars, the Volvo S40, V40 and V50 are produced by Volvo cars. The first generation was launched in 1995, while the second followed in 2004. The second generation has been listed by Forbes as one of the best luxury vehicles for young affluent drivers. According to J.D. Power and Associates it is also the most popular car among women in the luxury segment in the US market.
The S40 saloon, (sedan) and V50 estate (station wagon) were introduced during the summer of 1998. Built in the Netherlands, the cars were produced at the NedCar factory which was a pre-Ford joint venture between Volvo and Mitsubishi Motors. Though the Japanese version did not sell as well as in Europe, the S40 was based on a common platform with the Mitsubishi Carisma.
For 2000 the 40 series was updated and featured a variety of technical improvements simultaneously introduced and those included improved engine management, additional safety features, larger brake disc, direct fuel injection, new front suspension and steering, updated rear suspension, larger tires and a slight widening of the track width.
The only engine available in North America was the 1.9-liter. Equipped with four-cylinder engines, the 40 series came with a 1.9 L diesel or 1.6, 1.8, or 2.0-liter fuel injected gasoline engines with low and high pressure turbo variants at the top of the motor range. Trim levels in the UK were base, SE and CD. The first vehicle to earn four stars in Euro-NCAP was the Volvo S40.
Debuting during the middle of the 2004 model year, the second generation S40 featured a new design that was based on the Volvo P1 platform built at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium. The V40 was replaced by the V50 estate in this same year.
For 2005 the Volvo S40 was nominated for the World Car of the Year award and also won the Canadian Car of the Year Best New Sport Compact Award. For the same year the S40 was also elected as the South African Car of the Year by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists.
Wile the majority of its components along with its chassis were developed by Volvo, very similar mechanical components can be found on the European Ford Focus and the Mazda3. The latest generation of Volvo's 5 cylinder engines, a 2.5L 5-cylinder had been continually developed by Volvo since the debut of the engines in the 850 in 1993. The 2.4, 2.4i and the top of the line S40 T5 AWD continues to be made by Volvo. The AWD system is bought from Haldex of Sweden while the transmission is developed through GETRAG of Germany.
One of several variants of the S40, the S40 T5 features a 2.5 L five-cylinder fuel injection with a light-pressure turbocharger. A DOHC design, the valvetrain has four valves per cylinder. Following in the tradition of the first generation, the engine is transversely mounted at the front of the vehicle and drives the front wheels.
For the 2008 model year the Volvo S40 was updated and now featured a sporty new look along with updated premium feel. Newly updated audio systems were showcased, along with rapidly growing storage space in the new S40. New safety features that included Emergency Brake Lights which flash rapidly during hard braking to alert traffic behind the vehicle was now added. Optional Active Bi-Xenon headlights which point the light beam in the direction of the road as it curves, was also added.
Now achieving an output of 227 hp, the T5 engine received a performance increase of 9 hp. Halfway through the 2007 the D5 engine became available with a manual gearbox now offering 400 Nm of torque instead of the automatic transmission's 350 Nm.
While the current S40 is based on the C30, the new S40 will be based on the new C2 platform.Jessica Vaughan
2008 Volvo S40 |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | S40 |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 2004 - |
| Price | MSRP: $24,365.00 |
| Weight | 3220 lbs | 1460.6 kg |
| MPG City | 20 |
| MPG Highway | 28 |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Engine [Optional Engines] | |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 5 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 2.40 L | 146.4 cu in. | 2399.5 cc. |
| Horsepower | 168.00 HP (123.6 KW) @ 6000.00 RPM |
| Torque | 170.00 Ft-Lbs (230.5 NM) @ 4400.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 19.2 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 70.0 BHP / Liter |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Gears | 5 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Geartronic | |
| Dimensions [Optional BodyStyles] | |
| Cargo Volume | 12.60 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity | 2000.001 lbs |
| Standard Payload | 0.00 |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 Gal |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 176.201 in | 4475.5 mm. |
| Width | 60.701 in | 1541.8 mm. |
| Height | 57.201 in | 1452.9 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 103.901 in | 2639.1 mm. |
| Front Track | 60.401 in | 1534.2 mm. |
| Rear Track | 60.301 in | 1531.6 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom | 38.901 in | 988.1 mm. |
| Rear Headroom | 37.201 in | 944.9 mm. |
| Front Legroom | 41.601 in | 1056.7 mm. |
| Rear Legroom | 34.401 in | 873.8 mm. |
| Front Hip Room | 53.71 in | 1364.2 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room | 50.71 in | 1288 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.201 in | 1402.1 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.101 in | 1374.2 mm. |
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| Turning Circle | 34.901 ft |
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