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.
Where does the S40 AWD transmission come from?
The top of the line S40/V50 T5 AWD, as well as the 2.4 and 2.4i, powertrain is still made by Volvo. The transmission is developed with Getrag at Volvo’s Koping Transmission Center in Sweden, and the AWD system bought from Haldex Traction of Sweden.
Where does the Volvo S40 estate come from?
However, as Audi had already reserved the “S4” name, Volvo opted to name the range S40 (saloon), and V40 (estate). These cars were manufactured at the Nedcar factory in the Netherlands (a pre Ford joint venture between Volvo and Mitsubishi Motors) and based on a common platform with the Mitsubishi Carisma and the Proton Waja .
What kind of awards does the Volvo S40 win?
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. It was also elected the South African Car of the Year for 2005 by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists .
When was the last time I serviced my Volvo S40?
Last serviced at 46,390 miles in Jersey City, NJ on 06/08/21 • Vehicle serviced • Pre-delivery inspection completed • Vehicle washed/detailed. Mileage: 46,386 miles Body Type: Sedan Color: Blue Engine: 5 Cyl 2.4 L
Who is the director of the Volvo S40 commercial?
Volvo launched an advertising campaign for the S40 titled The Mystery of Dalarö, using a documentary style video approach. The eight minute film was credited to fictitious Venezuelan film maker Carlos Soto. In fact, as was disclosed later, it was directed by Spike Jonze .
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.