2004 Volvo S40
It is available the range of 2004 Volvo S40 from € 24,600.
2004 Volvo S40
Volvo S40
If we take into account the price and equipping the diesel version of 136 hp (25,770 €) and compared with its rivals, you can see it little more expensive than an Opel Vectra, Renault Laguna or an Alfa Romeo 156 equivalent but is clearly less expensive than an Audi A4 or a BMW 3 series. All the Volvo S40 has standard stability control (DSTC).
Volvo S40
The Volvo S40 has three different trim levels: “Kinetic”, “Momentum”, “Summun and three petrol engines and one diesel.
Volvo S40
The diesel is 2.0 liters and 136 hp (developed jointly by Ford and Peugeot Citroen) and gasoline are two versions of 2.4 liters (140 and 170 hp) and a 220 hp turbo version, called T5. With turbo engines have a number of gearbox six-speed manual, the other five.
Volvo S40
In May 2004 an available 120 hp 1.8 and the T5 AWD, traction total plug, (like the S60 AWD), the rest of the Volvo S40 is front-wheel drive.
Volvo S40
In October 2004, a diesel version is reached 1.6 liters with 110 HP and 1.6 petrol with 100 hp. For now, Volvo has no plans to develop a sports version ‘R’, such as the S60 R.
Volvo S40
Unlike what usually happens, the Volvo S40 the shorter than its predecessor (52 mm), but that it is taller and wider.
Volvo S40
By exterior dimensions, the Volvo S40 is similar to models like the Renault Megane Sedan (4,498 mm) Seat Toledo (4,439 mm), the Alfa Romeo 156 (4,435 mm), the Lancia Lybra (4,460 mm) or the BMW 3 Series (4,471 mm). An Audi A4 is a bit longer (4,547 mm).
Volvo S40
Bring items of equipment that are almost exclusive to Volvo, the system of protection in case of reaching back ‘WHIPS’. It has elements in common mechanically with the future Ford Focus cars and other related, as the Focus C-Max or the Mazda3. The Volvo S40 out for active safety is a successful compromise between stability and comfort.
Volvo S40
It is a little behind with its competitors in scope and functionality of its interior. It has little to head height in the rear seats and interior holes where there are not many things left (and some are difficult to access, such as behind the center console). The trunk has a narrow access.
Volvo S40
The Volvo S40 is manufactured in the Belgian Ghent plant, the production of the brand and which also manufactures the S60. The planned production for 2004 is 70,000 units, of which Volvo hopes to sell 28,000 in the U.S. market (40%).
Volvo S40
In the interior of the central part of the dashboard, which is like a sheet of about two cm, independent of the dashboard, was something like prototype VCC.
Volvo S40
Behind the plate is illuminated for a small gap, which needs to access the side rather than frontally. According to Volvo, for the design of individual elements is influenced by domestic products such as audio equipment, cameras or computers.
Volvo S40
The decoration of this console of the equipment depends on the style and finish of the Volvo S40. In the basic version is the same color as other lining.
Volvo S40
There is also a transparent console, with a look of wood and another with a look of aluminum. There are three color combinations for the interior, predominantly dark gray, the gray or beige, each color has to match several wall hangings.
Volvo S40
The interior lighting, as in most modern cars is made so as not to appreciate the light sources. The dashboard, for example, is illuminated from the ceiling.
Volvo S40
In equipping the Volvo S40 is as standard or optional, nearly all the elements that can bring the S60 and S80. This includes things like a phone integrated, drop-panel monitor, dual xenon headlights.
Volvo S40
As standard safety equipment is collapsible pedals, two-stage front airbags, front side airbags, curtain airbags, tensors of emergency in the seats next to the door, just in voltage limiter belts front and the protection system if scope ‘WHIPS’ (rear backrest give when you press the trunk, so that the neck does not make a movement of whiplash).
Volvo S40
The steering column can be deformed up to 140 mm, and in this case, the wheel moves away from the conductor, which increases the effectiveness of airbags. The rear outboard seats can carry booster cushions for children over three years. From spring 2004, the front airbag is disconnected.
Volvo S40
An interesting feature is what Volvo calls “IDIS”. It is a system that monitors the activity of the driver by the movement of the steering wheel, pedals or intermittent. Understands that when the driver is engaged in any maneuver slows the implementation of certain information or signals from the integrated phone.
