2008 Volvo S40

Model Overview: 2008 Volvo S40

Manufacturer'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.

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.



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 Time

Announced today at the Boston International Auto Show, Volvo will be the first automotive manufactures in the Ú.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 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 Únited 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 Úkraine.

Source - Volvo