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| Trims | City MPG | Hwy MPG | MSRP | Invoice | Displacement | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L Auto | 22 | 30 | $23,560 | $22,182 | 2.4L/- TBD - | Gas I5 |
| 2.4L Auto w/Sunroof | 22 | 30 | $23,560 | $22,182 | 2.4L/- TBD - | Gas I5 |
| 2.4L Manual | 22 | 29 | $23,560 | $22,182 | 2.4L/- TBD - | Gas I5 |
| 2.4L Manual w/Sunroof | 22 | 29 | $23,560 | $22,182 | 2.4L/- TBD - | Gas I5 |
| 2.5L Turbo AWD Auto | 20 | 27 | $28,170 | $26,515 | 2.5L/- TBD - | Turbo Gas I5 |
| 2.5L Turbo AWD Auto w/Sunroof | 20 | 27 | $28,170 | $26,515 | 2.5L/- TBD - | Turbo Gas I5 |
| 2.5L Turbo AWD Manual | 19 | 27 | $28,170 | $26,515 | 2.5L/- TBD - | Turbo Gas I5 |
| 2.5L Turbo AWD Manual w/Sunroof | 19 | 27 | $28,170 | $26,515 | 2.5L/- TBD - | Turbo Gas I5 |
| 2.5L Turbo Auto | 21 | 30 | $26,395 | $24,847 | 2.5L/- TBD - | Turbo Gas I5 |
| 2.5L Turbo Auto w/Sunroof | 21 | 30 | $26,395 | $24,847 | 2.5L/- TBD - | Turbo Gas I5 |
| 2.5L Turbo Manual | 22 | 31 | $26,395 | $24,847 | 2.5L/- TBD - | Turbo Gas I5 |
| 2.5L Turbo Manual w/Sunroof | 22 | 31 | $26,395 | $24,847 | 2.5L/- TBD - | Turbo Gas I5 |
Review:
S40/V50
Debuting at
mid-year 2004, all-new versions of Volvo's compact S40 sedan and V50 station
wagon are now based on the Mazda3 platform. The cars are a bit shorter, wider,
and taller than the versions they replace, and come powered by either a
168-horsepower, 2.4-liter five-cylinder powerplant, mated to a five-speed manual
transmission, or a 218-horsepower turbocharged version that comes with a
six-speed gearbox. A Haldex all-wheel-drive system is available. The vehicles'
suspensions deliver sportier handling characteristics than their predecessors,
thanks to MacPherson struts up front and a multilink design at the rear. As
befits the brand, a slew of safety features are on hand and include a stiffer
body with a revised frontal structure and Volvo's Side Impact Protection
System. A stylish center stack of controls highlights the vehicles'
distinctively styled interiors.
2004.5
Volvo S40 by William L. Sharfman, Ph.D (2/2/2004)
Volvo's latest
is a whole lot more than just good value.