New Volvo S40 Makes an Entrance
Four years ago, Volvo introduced the current S40/V50 range, and now finally the new range is available in South Africa. The price increase is minimal, making the new S40/V50 a value-for-money vehicle in the premium vehicle segment.
Alterations in the exterior design include a new front grille, new taillights and redesigned bumpers. The interior has also been improved, but not to a great extent.
The inside improvements include improved functionality and practical storage compartments. The entire lower part of the front door inside panel was redesigned. The audio system speakers were reshaped to free up space for a new, larger storage compartment. The super-slim centre console is also now available in Nordic Light Oak real wood inlay.
Other changes to the interior include a more compact handbrake, better storage space between the seats and new leather trim.
New features include optional Active Bi-Xenon headlamps, new audio systems, EBL (Emergency Brake Lights) which causes them brake lights to flash when the driver hits the brake pedal hard. A very practical new feature is the BLISS system, which alerts drivers to objects in the car’s blind spot. Another safety feature added is the feature where the car’s hazard lights are automatically activated when the airbags are deployed.
New audio system features include a very advanced Premium Sound system, with a digital Alpine amplifier, Dolby Pro Logic II Surround and loudspeakers from Dynaudio. It has MP3 capability and all the audio systems come with and Auxiliary socket (AUX) for connection of other equipment such as a portable MP3 player. There are also USB and iPod connectors available as optional extras.
The engine has not seen any changes and its maximum torque stays at 320Nm, but it is now available between 1 500 and 5 000r/min, compared to the previous 1 500r/m to 4 800r/min. There are three petrol and two diesel versions.
Prices - S40
· S40 2.0 Manual: R227 000
· S40 2.0D Manual: R250 000
· S40 2.4i Manual: R245 000
· S40 2.4i Geartronic: R255 000
· S40 T5 Manual: R274 000
· S40 T5 Geartronic: R284 000
· S40 D5 Geartronic: R285 000
Prices - V50
· V50 2.0 Manual: R232 000
· V50 2.0D Manual: R255 000
· V50 2.4i Manual: R250 000
· V50 2.4i Geartronic: R260 000
· V50 T5 Manual: R279 000
· V50 T5 Geartronic: R289 000
· V50 D5 Geartronic: R290 000
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