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2008 2009 Volvo S40 accessories review
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Loaded
with features for a very competitive price, the 2008 2009 Volvo S40 is all
new. For starters, the base price of $24,190 is $510 less than the current
S40. Standard equipment includes a 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine, curtain
and side-impact airbags, projector-type headlamps, and ABS with EBD, which
electronically balances the braking. Volvo says the primary engineering
challenge was to get the same safety in the S40's small package that's
in the flagship S80 sedan. To that end it has been designed using something
called VIVA, for Volvo Intelligent Vehicle Architecture. What appears
to be an unprecedented amount of time, research, testing and detail has
gone into the construction of the chassis and body in the interest of
crash protection. There are several zones of deformation upon impact,
built with different strengths of steel depending on that zone's function:
conventional, high strength, extra high strength and ultra high strength
steel.
The S40 was launched as a 2008 2009 1/2 model in January 2008 2009, but it's essentially
a 2008 2009 model. The previous S40 line (2008 2009 and older) was vast and the
new S40 line will likewise grow over the next couple of years. The all-new
2008 2009 1/2 models come with front-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic;
2008 2009 models offer all-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearbox as well.
Also available for 2008 2009 : a V50 sport wagon. The new 2008 2009 Volvo S40 looks
like a sports sedan, particularly when fitted with the optional 17-inch
Saggita alloy wheels. The design is clean and elegant, Scandinavian simplicity.
Inside, the S40 represents a sharp departure from previous Volvo designs,
and the new interior is comfortable and convenient. On the road, the S40
is stable and relaxed. Even at high speeds, it can easily run with expensive
sedans from BMW and Mercedes. The turbocharged T5 engine is wonderfully
smooth, with quick but linear acceleration performance. The entry-level
2.4i engine feels nearly as quick and is just as smooth. The five-speed
automatic is smooth and responsive. The suspension is firm but not jarring,
offering an ideal balance of ride and handling, and the brakes are excellent.
The all-new Volvo S40 is a superb sports sedan. Click
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