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2006 volvo s40 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Improvements for superb sedan and wagon. introductionthe volvo s40 returns for its sophomore year with a number of minor changes to the three-model lineup, which continues to be loaded with features at competitive prices. safety is a top priority at volvo, and all s40 sedan and v50 wagon models come with side curtain and side-impact airbags, projector-type headlamps, a rear fog light, and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution. when volvo re-engineered the s40 for 2004, the primary goal was to stuff the same levels of safety found in the flagship s80 luxury sedan into the s40's small package. To that end it was designed using something called viva, for volvo intelligent vehicle architecture. What appears to be an unprecedented amount of time, research, testing and detail went 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 looks like a sports sedan, particularly when fitted with the newly designed optional 17-inch alloy wheels. The v50 is a straightforward wagon extension of that look. The design is clean and elegant, scandinavian simplicity. Inside, the s40 represents a sharp departure from previous volvo designs, but above all is comfortable and full of convenience features. on the road, both body styles are stable and relaxed. Even at high speeds, the volvos 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 s40 continues to enhance volvo's reputation as a maker of superb sports sedans. lineupthe volvo s40 2. 4i 23,755) and v50 2. 4i 26,205) use a five-cylinder engine making 168 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque at 4400 rpm, on premium fuel. The 2. 4i comes with a choice of five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission called the geartronic. standard equipment includes air conditioning and power windows and door locks, stability traction control, newly designed 16-inch alloy wheels, remote entry, in-dash cd system and theft-deterrent system. New for 2006 are improved cupholders, steering wheel audio controls, new exterior colors and simplified option structures. the select option package 1,950) includes an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, power tilt/slide sunroof, a premium dolby pro-logic surround sound stereo system with six-disc in-dash cd changer and 12 speakers, a trip computer, and simulated wood inlays. The sport option package 875) includes dynamic suspension, and sport alloy wheels. A climate package 675) is available for all models that includes rain-sensor wipers, heated front seats, and headlamp washers. Stand-alone options include a variety of metallic paints, dynamic stability and traction control 695), five-speed automatic 1,200), leather seating surfaces 1,200), and dual integrated child booster seats 300). the s40 t5 26,615) and v50 t5 27,840) use a slightly larger 2. 5-liter turbocharged version of the engine, making 218 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque over the wide range of 1500 to 4800 rpm. The t5 adds as standard equipment fog lights, a power driver's seat, leather gearshift knob, and trip computer. It comes standard with a superb six-speed close-ratio gearbox, but a five-speed automatic is also available. New for 2006 includes those new elements of the base car plus several more, including a pushdown feature to engage reverse with the six-speed manual, newly designed 16-inch alloys and optional 17-inch alloys, a new stand-alone optional iaqs air quality system, and new exterior colors. option packages for the t5 begin with the sport package 695), comprised of dynamic suspension and newly designed sagitta 17-inch alloy wheels. The climate package 695) is available for the t5, also. Increasing the dynamics and the dynamic look is the appropriately named dynamic trim package 2,025). Exterior body parts include a front chin spoiler, rear lower valance spoiler, a trunk-mounted spoiler, side skirts and 17-inch scotia alloy wheels. The audio package 895) includes a 325-watt dolby pro-logic ii surround sound system with 12 speakers and an in-dash six-disc cd player. A convenience package 405) includes a homelink remote garage door opener, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and grocery bag holder. Stand-alone options are similar to the base car's except for the notable additions of bi-xenon headlamps 700), dvd-based navigation system 2,120), and the iaqs air quality system 175). the s40 t5 awd 28,390) and v50 t5 awd 29,615) feature an electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system and the dynamic suspension. New to the t5 awd specifically are newly designed scotia wheels for the dynamic package 2,025). Clearly, volvo doesn't do boxes any more with its sedans. Form followed function, as short overall length was a primary engineering objective. Sexiness was a styling objective, and the s40 achieves both. rounded front corners (but mostly the engine package) enable this shortness, and the rear corners are pushed in as well, giving the s40 an overall stylish shape. The lack of chrome adds class, with the normal bits, from window trim to ding guards, all being black or body colored. The doors are slightly convex, as opposed to the previous concave shape, and high shoulders make occupants feel protected. the s40 is a volvo from any angle, but head-on it's unmistakable with its dark eggcrate grille with the diagonal volvo slash in center. The headlamps bend horizontally from the sweetly flared fenders toward the grille, with three visible lamps: one rectangular, one round and one trapezoidal. The front air dam is divided by two splitters into three neat sections. meanwhile the rear end is sharp, and when viewed in silhouette with the soft snub front end, gives the car direction. The eye is further led along by rocker panels that are slightly wider in the rear, giving the illusion of forward rake and more motion. More dramatically, the sloping roofline quickly meets an abrupt and lipless rear deck; the distance between the bottom of the glass and the 90-degree edge of the deck is not much more than a foot. Yet all the lines, including the rear hips, cascade smoothly together. the license plate indent is clean, unlike many others. The smooth rear bumper rides over two stainless exhaust tips, pointing conspicuously and curiously down toward the ground; if they point down just to look cool, it works. The huge red taillights are trademark volvo, each with a clear plastic band containing its backup light. last but not least, the new optional alloy wheels are some of the best-looking wheels we've seen in a long time. Volvo hasn't missed a single opportunity to make the s40 look terrific. the v50 sportwagon shares the attractive front styling of the s40 sedan. From the side, the wagon body style is achieved by simply extending the roof line and belt line back to the tail, with a slight diagonal angle from the roof down to the beltline. It's only from the rear that the v50 differs from the s40. Volvo has taken the same style of tail light, but then extended it up the side of the wagon all the way to the roof, giving the wagon a slightly awkward look from the rear. In this case ford is that giant company and the s40 shares components with the mazda3 and a european-market ford focus that isn't sold in the u. This is a volvo. interiorthe interior of the s40 and v50 models represents a revolutionary new design for volvo. And that's a good thing. It looks great and, best of all, it's all intuitive, unlike the top-of-the-line models from audi, bmw and mercedes. the center stack is only about one inch thick, like a computer monitor with a flat screen. Behind it is a storage bin. Simple, clever, practical, handsome, swedish. CD Player✔ CD Changer✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sport Package✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Climate Package✔ Alloy Wheels
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