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Summary of Contents for Volvo V40
- Page 2 S40/V40 Phase II (July 2000)
- Page 3 Volvo S40 October 2001...
- Page 4 Volvo V40 October 2001...
- Page 5 Volvo S40 Sport Lux - 2003 model May 2002...
- Page 8 Overview Taking just a quick glance, the casual observer would be forgiven for thinking that the latest examples of Volvo's compact S40 saloon and V40 estate should be filed under the ` minor facelift' category. Externally at least, the visual changes are restricted to new bumpers and front wings, revised lights and new alloy wheels.
- Page 9 Project Leader Cock Moret. Added together, the changes should cement the model's place in the heart of the UK car buyer. Last year, Volvo sold 22,810 examples in the UK, making it more popular than rivals such as the Nissan Primera, Toyota Avensis, Honda Accord and Audi A4.
- Page 10 At the rear, the tail lights now have clearer clever restraint system, which uses an inertia reel belt to hold glass while the panel between the lights has been restyled to bulky items in place. Load space in the V40 can be extended...
- Page 11 CHASSIS Customers have always enjoyed the sporting behaviour of the assistance, while the braking system has discs all round, steering Suspension front-wheel drive S40/V40, but feedback has shown that ventilated at the front and with an anti-lock system as some would prefer a little more comfort. Rather than simply standard.
- Page 12 Performance figures include an impressive 137 mph top All the four cylinder petrol units in S40/V40 - bar a new speed, with 0-62 mph taking just 8.5 seconds. direct injection petrol 1.8 - are members of Volvo's RN family Providing even more dramatic performance, the turbo- of four, five and six cylinder engines.
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Page 13: Safety And Environment
The newest engine, a Mitsubishi-developed 122 bhp 1.8-litre, has an advanced SAFETY & The original S40/V40 was rightly regarded as one of the safest direct injection system. Direct injection ensures better economy ENVIRONMENT cars on the road, and was the only car in its class to score four and lower CO2 emissions. - Page 14 ISOFIX child seat attachment system and the S40/V40 can be ordered with ISOFIX fittings as standard. Like all Volvos, the S40 and V40 are covered by a comprehen Warranty slue manufacturer warranty giving cover for three years o 60,000 miles, whichever comes sooner.
- Page 15 Unlike the current model, the next generation small Volvo will not be a joint project with Mitsubishi, but will make some use of Ford technology. It will be built at Volvo's factory in Ghent, Belgium. Who has made the new common rail diesel engines...