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Volvo Car Corporation presents the all-new Volvo V40
Scandinavian luxury look and feel wîth class-leading safety and driving dynamicsVolvo Car Corporation will reveal the all-new Volvo V40 at a press conference at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on March 6.
The all-new V40 is ready to overtake the competition in the Premium Hatchback class wîth sharpened features and characteristics from larger Volvos wrapped in a sleek, compact package.
'The all-new V40 is the first new model that is fully developed according to our human-centric, Designed Around You strategy. Charged wîth an outstanding set of high-tech features it definitely will give our toughest competitors a headache,' says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.The all-new Volvo V40 is a modern, expressive car wîth a Scandinavian luxury look and feel, a high-quality aura and meticulous attention to detail. The new, fully graphic instrument cluster wîth personalised layout and information enhances the intuitive and uncomplicated driver experience.
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| Engine : 5-cylinder Power: 254 hp | |
Class-leading driving dynamics The all-new V40 boasts class-leading driving dynamics thanks to focused attention to a number of vital areas. The chassis is designed to offer the agile, connected experience that creates true driving pleasure.
The engine range spans everything from Volvo Car Corporation's first diesel wîth CO2 emissions of just 94 g/km to the turbocharged T5 petrol engine wîth 254 hp and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. All engine versions feature start-stop and braking energy regeneration, no matter whether they are fitted wîth a manual or automatic gearbox.
'The all-new V40 wraps you in a super-comfortable cockpit wîth outstanding ergonomics and technology that make you feel informed, focused and relaxed. This driver-centric approach is what modern Volvos are all about,' says Stefan Jacoby.
Outstanding safety and support packageThe all-new Volvo V40 features a class-leading safety and driver support package, including Volvo Car Corporation's groundbreaking Pedestrian Detection wîth Full Auto Brake and several other new features.
Among the new features are a world-first pedestrian airbag, Lane Keeping Aid wîth haptic auto §teering, and an ingenious Park Assist Pilot that makes parallel parking easy.
The City Safety low-speed collision avoidance system has been further developed and it now operates at speeds up to 50 km/h.
'The all-new V40 is the most intelligent and safe Volvo model so far. All its features are designed around the driver, helping him or her stay alert and well informed to avoid collisions and dangerous situations,' says Håkan Abrahamsson, Vehicle Line Director C Cars & V40 Vehicle Programme Manager. He adds:'With this class-leading safety package, including enhanced focus on pedestrian protection, the all-new V40 aims for a full star rating in the new, sharpened 2012 Euro NCAP safety tests.
Sales target 90,000 units
Volvo Car Corporation expects to sell 90,000 units per year of the all-new Volvo V40. A massive 85 percent of the total volume will go to European customers.
The car will be revealed at a press conference at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. Production of the all-new Volvo V40 starts in May 2012. The car will be built in Volvo Car Corporation's plant in Ghent, Belgium. 'The all-new V40 makes an instant impression wîth a dramatic design that stands out from the crowd. And what you see is what you get. The car boasts sharpened features and characteristics from larger Volvos - wrapped in a sleek, compact package. The car also has so many new features that it has an exceptional 'density'. It has pretty much everything,' says Håkan Abrahamsson.Source - Volvo
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