NEW!!! 2013 VOLVO V40 OFFICIAL
Ostensibly, this new V40 could replace the C30 hatchback, S40 sedan and V50 wagon in one fell swoop, but we probably won't know more until the Geneva Motor Show. These leaked images come courtesy of the Facebook page of Motoryzacyjny -- a Polish car mag whose name this blogger, for all his Eastern European shtetl roots, can't pronounce any better than the rest of you -- and it shows us what appears to be a rather shapely sports hatch that aims to give the likes of the new Mercedes A-Klasse, Lexus CT and BMW 1 Series a run for their money.
Of course, since the range has not yet been officially launched, we've yet to receive word on whether the V40 will make the transatlantic voyage forged by its Viking ancestors to the New World in which we live, but one can hope. One can certainly hope.
2013 Volvo V40 Info and Official Photos Released Ahead of Geneva Debut! - Auto and Tech News
Video providing information and official images of the all new 2013 Volvo V40 hatchback. The new 2013 Volvo V40 is based on the same platform as Volvo V30, but the V40 doesn't share any body panels with the V30. The new Volvo V40 has several engine options including a high performance turbo five cylinder motor making 254hp allowing the 2013 Volvo V40 to go from 0-60 in approximately 6.7 seconds. The new 2013 Volvo V40 also has several luxurious interior features outlined in the video. The new Volvo V40 also keeps up with the tradition of Volvo cars having excellent safety with numerous safety features. The 2013 Volvo V40 will officially debut after the Geneva Motor Show next week and it will be released in Europe shortly after. Unfortunately though, the 2013 Volvo V40 will not be coming to the US. Stay tuned for more information on the 2013 Volvo V40 after the car's official reveal at the Geneva Motor Show. Hope you enjoyed the video about the all new 2013 Volvo V40!
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2013 Volvo V40 (Leaked)
A new Volvo.
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Some automakers try their damnedest to keep their new products under wraps until they're good and ready to show it to the world. (And of those, some succeed more than others.) Others, meanwhile, steadily leak out photos and details -- through official channels or back ones -- to keep us hooked. We're not quite sure which approach Volvo meant to take with its all-new V40, but we do know we've seen more of this car that's yet to be released than we've seen of others that have. This, however, is our best look at the new Swedish hatch yet.
Ostensibly, this new V40 could replace the C30 hatchback, S40 sedan and V50 wagon in one fell swoop, but we probably won't know more until the Geneva Motor Show. These leaked images come courtesy of the Facebook page of Motoryzacyjny -- a Polish car mag whose name this blogger, for all his Eastern European shtetl roots, can't pronounce any better than the rest of you -- and it shows us what appears to be a rather shapely sports hatch that aims to give the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series a run for their money.
Volvo V40 Live Launch in Geneva - 6th March 2012
Please leave comments telling me and others what you think of Volvo's new hatchback, and remember to like if you enjoyed the video. Thanks :) x
P.S Here's another nice video of the car in motion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBwzyc50w3w&feature=related.
Motodziennik: Nowe zdjęcia Volvo V40
moto.pl: Motodziennik: 27 II 2012: Okazje tygodnia, nowe zdjęcia Volvo V40, wypadające reflektory w Porsche Cayenne oraz kolejna karta z motodziennikowej "Encyklopedii motoryzacji". Więcej wideo: http://moto.pl
2013 Volvo V40 (Slides)
Volvo Car Corporation presents the all-new Volvo V40:
Scandinavian luxury look and feel with class-leading safety and driving dynamics
Volvo Car Corporation will reveal the all-new Volvo V40 at a press conference at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on March 6.
The all-new V40 is ready to overtake the competition in the Premium Hatchback class with sharpened features and characteristics from larger Volvos wrapped in a sleek, compact package.
"The all-new V40 is the first new model that is fully developed according to our human-centric, Designed Around You strategy. Charged with an outstanding set of high-tech features it definitely will give our toughest competitors a headache," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.
The all-new Volvo V40 is a modern, expressive car with a Scandinavian luxury look and feel, a high-quality aura and meticulous attention to detail. The new, fully graphic instrument cluster with personalised layout and information enhances the intuitive and uncomplicated driver experience.
"Thanks to input from customers all over the world our most compact V-range model features an outstanding blend of design, safety and versatility. The car is loaded with features that buyers of modern luxury cars want," explains Stefan Jacoby.
Class-leading driving dynamics
The all-new V40 boasts class-leading driving dynamics thanks to focused attention to a number of vital areas. The chassis is designed to offer the agile, connected experience that creates true driving pleasure.
The engine range spans everything from Volvo Car Corporation's first diesel with CO2 emissions of just 94 g/km to the turbocharged T5 petrol engine with 254 hp and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. All engine versions feature start-stop and braking energy regeneration, no matter whether they are fitted with a manual or automatic gearbox.
"The all-new V40 wraps you in a super-comfortable cockpit with outstanding ergonomics and technology that make you feel informed, focused and relaxed. This driver-centric approach is what modern Volvos are all about," says Stefan Jacoby.
Outstanding safety and support package
The all-new Volvo V40 features a class-leading safety and driver support package, including Volvo Car Corporation's groundbreaking Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake and several other new features.
Among the new features are a world-first pedestrian airbag, Lane Keeping Aid with haptic auto steering, and an ingenious Park Assist Pilot that makes parallel parking easy.
The City Safety low-speed collision avoidance system has been further developed and it now operates at speeds up to 50 km/h.
"The all-new V40 is the most intelligent and safe Volvo model so far. All its features are designed around the driver, helping him or her stay alert and well informed to avoid collisions and dangerous situations," says Håkan Abrahamsson, Vehicle Line Director C Cars & V40 Vehicle Programme Manager. He adds:
"With this class-leading safety package, including enhanced focus on pedestrian protection, the all-new V40 aims for a full star rating in the new, sharpened 2012 Euro NCAP safety tests."
Sales target 90,000 units
Volvo Car Corporation expects to sell 90,000 units per year of the all-new Volvo V40. A massive 85 percent of the total volume will go to European customers.
The car will be revealed at a press conference at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. Production of the all-new Volvo V40 starts in May 2012. The car will be built in Volvo Car Corporation's plant in Ghent, Belgium.
"The all-new V40 makes an instant impression with a dramatic design that stands out from the crowd. And what you see is what you get. The car boasts sharpened features and characteristics from larger Volvos - wrapped in a sleek, compact package. The car also has so many new features that it has an exceptional "density". It has pretty much everything," says Håkan Abrahamsson.
2013 Volvo V40 - Business
Newsfeed Volvo V40 - Business
Edited newsfeed including Interview with CEO Volvo Car Corporation, Stefan Jacoby, and Peter Mertens Head of R&D Volvo Car Corporation, including driving footage, factory, and testing.
Volvo Car Corporation presents the all-new Volvo V40:
Scandinavian luxury look and feel with class-leading safety and driving dynamics
Volvo Car Corporation will reveal the all-new Volvo V40 at a press conference at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show on March 6.
The all-new V40 is ready to overtake the competition in the Premium Hatchback class with sharpened features and characteristics from larger Volvos wrapped in a sleek, compact package.
"The all-new V40 is the first new model that is fully developed according to our human-centric, Designed Around You strategy. Charged with an outstanding set of high-tech features it definitely will give our toughest competitors a headache," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.
The all-new Volvo V40 is a modern, expressive car with a Scandinavian luxury look and feel, a high-quality aura and meticulous attention to detail. The new, fully graphic instrument cluster with personalised layout and information enhances the intuitive and uncomplicated driver experience.
"Thanks to input from customers all over the world our most compact V-range model features an outstanding blend of design, safety and versatility. The car is loaded with features that buyers of modern luxury cars want," explains Stefan Jacoby.
Class-leading driving dynamics
The all-new V40 boasts class-leading driving dynamics thanks to focused attention to a number of vital areas. The chassis is designed to offer the agile, connected experience that creates true driving pleasure.
The engine range spans everything from Volvo Car Corporation's first diesel with CO2 emissions of just 94 g/km to the turbocharged T5 petrol engine with 254 hp and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. All engine versions feature start-stop and braking energy regeneration, no matter whether they are fitted with a manual or automatic gearbox.
2013 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design engine sound and 0-100km/h
2013 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design engine sound and 0-100km/h. Head over to http://performancedrive.com.au/2013-volvo-v40-t5-r-design-review-video/ for the full review.
2013 Volvo V40 T5 R-Design
2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder
187kW and 360Nm (400Nm overBoost)
Six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive
0-100km/h in 6.7 seconds (as tested)
