What kind of car is the 2011 Volvo S40?
One car that manages to do both is the 2011 Volvo S40. The 2011 Volvo S40 boasts a 227-horsepower turbocharged engine and long list of standard and available features. While not as polished as an Audi A3 or Lexus IS 250, the Volvo S40 is a viable competitor with either car, thanks to its balance of performance, economy and affordability.
How much does a used Volvo S40 cost?
Monthly Estimate based on a 4.4% rate for 60 months, $5,999 vehicle price, $0 down payment, $0 trade-in, $0 sales tax. Worked with Tim and he was straight forward about the state and history of the vehicle and cost calculations.
Is the Volvo S40 T5 a good car?
The Volvo S40 T5 is as at home dashing through mountain curves as it is darting in and out of city traffic. The Volvo S40 T5’s steering yields sharp, reasonably quick responses and the suspension strikes a comfortable blend of sporty and smooth.
What kind of transmission does the Volvo S40 have?
Only a year after being banished from North America, the Volvo S40 2.4i’s standard five-speed manual transmission is back for 2010, and the T5 AWD R-Design gets a standard six-speed manual. The five-speed automatic remains standard on the front-wheel-drive T5 R-Design but returns to the options list for the other trims.
Is the Volvo S40 based on a P1 platform?
At the same time, the V40 was replaced by the estate V50, also based on the P1 platform and built in Ghent. The S40 was nominated for the World Car of the Year award for 2005, and won the Canadian Car of the Year Best New Sport Compact award for 2005.
When was the Volvo S40 homologated for racing?
A limited edition ‘Xi’ trim level was also offered for a short run on Phase 1 and Phase 1.5 cars, often painted yellow with black bezel headlamps. The Volvo S40 was the first car to earn a four star Euro-NCAP safety rating. The S40 was homologated for racing in the Super Touring category on 1 January 1997.
Overall, the S40 is a fine car on its own merits, but you’ll definitely want to shop around. The 2011 Volvo S40 Sedan is available in two trim levels: T5 and T5 R-Design.
What kind of transmission does a Volvo S40 have?
Only one engine is available for 2011, and Volvo has dropped manual transmissions from the S40 line. Drivers do have the option of shifting gears through the automatic transmission. All-wheel drive has also been dropped from the S40. Mechanical features include:
What kind of engine does a Kia S40 have?
With the cancellation of last year’s base engine, the S40 is now offered solely with a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-5 that pumps out 227 hp and 236 pound-feet of torque. A standard five-speed automatic routes power to the front wheels — all-wheel drive is no longer available. Zero to 60 mph is reached in 6.7 seconds.
How long have I owned a Volvo S40?
I OWNED THIS CAR FOR 4 YEARS, EVERYDAY…17 MILES TO WORK TO HOME AND VICEVERSA. I got my 03 S40 in Feb 2016 with 70k miles. 3,500 miles and 4 months later I still love this car. Design: I think it looks great on the outside.
How much horsepower does a Volvo S40 have?
The Volvo S40’s turbocharged 2.5-liter engine pumps out 227 horsepower, runs on regular gas and can go 30 miles on a single gallon of gasoline. The five-cylinder design transmits a bit of vibration and there is lack of low-end torque until the turbo kicks in. Enthusiasts will pine for more power, but they’re unlikely to purchase a Volvo S40.