2013 Volvo S40 Review Pictures
The 2013
Volvo S40 is all new. It comes loaded with features for a very competitive
price. 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 2013 1/2 model in January 2013, but it's
essentially a 2013 model. The previous S40 line (2013 and older) was
vast and the new S40 line will likewise grow over the next couple
of years. The all-new 2013 1/2 models come with front-wheel drive
and a five-speed automatic; 2013 models offer all-wheel drive and
a six-speed manual gearbox as well. Also available for 2013: a V50
sport wagon. The new 2013 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.
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