Today I will be reviewing the 2010 Volvo S40, a mid-range FWD sedan. I am going to be starting with some specifications.What's New for the 2010 edition:
In 2010, Volvo completely redesigned the exterior, and for the most part, the interior of the S40. As well as improved engine performance, safety features, and fuel economy which I will get more in depth with later.
Interior:
With the 2010 overhaul, Volvo completely re-adjusted the interior of the car to be far more user friendly then the previous generations. Some of the new features include an auxiliary input located on the head-unit so that you can plug an MP3 player into it and listen to music, as well as an optional Bluetooth receiver for hands-free calling. On top of these amazing features, it also has an optional paddle shifted manu-matic transmission which allows the driver to switch the car into a manual mode without having to use a clutch.
As if all of this wasn't enough, the T5 models with the entertainment package also include an impressive twelve speaker surround sound system, and digital touch screen GPS display.
Performance:
The 2010 T5 version also boasts a 227HP turbo-charged engine @36lb-ft of torque, an increase of 9HP over the baseline 2.4i model. Though the engine may not be incredibly impressive, it does have a respectable 23 combined miles per a gallon
Safety:
Not much has changed in regards to the safety features in the Volvo S40, although they have made the optional anti-lock disc brakes, and traction control a standard feature. They also improved the seat belts to reduce whiplash in the event of an accident. They also added the option to add a blind spot warning system (BLIS) which gives you a view of any blind spots via cameras on the vehicle.
Review:
After my car recently died I was put back in the market for a new vehicle, being as I am a very picky person I've test driven around ten or so different vehicles within the past week, and I can honestly say that the Volvo S40 is one of the smoothest rides out of the cars I've test driven, which includes; 2012 Subaru Impreza, 2006/2007 Saab 9-3, 2005/2006 Infiniti M35x, and a 2011 Mazda 6. Though all of these cars were an amazing drive, they all failed majorly in certain areas where as the Volvo either excelled in them, or was average. The handling on the Volvo is bar none, it turns on a dime and the output from the steering wheel to the driver is exhilarating. The luxury features in the Volvo are also quite nice, out of all the cars only the Infiniti came even close to having as many interior features as the Volvo, and even then the Volvo's features were still unmatched because of the fact that the Volvo's interior is 5 years newer.
I can honestly say, without any reservation that if you are in the market for a new car that the Volvo S40 is the car to go with.
I can honestly say, without any reservation that if you are in the market for a new car that the Volvo S40 is the car to go with.
I have never thought about getting a Volvo but after looking at all the features, performance and safety of the car, it looks like a good overall, trustworthy car. I always look at the outside features of the cars before the safety and features inside of the car, probably because I’m a girl, so the outside features of the car definitely make it a good looking car which is a plus. I also LOVE that it has an aux input, it makes it so much easier to listen to the music you want to listen to when driving. Bluetooth is also another cool new feature which will make it so much easier to contact people when driving. I’ve always wanted a touch screen display, I mean who wouldn’t want that? It is also a lot easier to just touch a screen to change radio stations, switch to listen to your own music or turn the volume up or down. I could care less about its performance, obviously like I said before, I’m a girl. If it looks appealing, which it sure does, I’d definitely be sold on the 2010 Volvo S40.
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