However, when we got the R-Design on the track on a day we also tested many other high-performance cars, its on-track handling was only mid-pack. Fog lights and dual chrome exhaust tips are also standard, while xenon headlights and a power sunroof are available. The resulting additional leg room alows even those over six feet in height to sit comfortably. Despite this, with taller tyres and less torque steer to contend with, the 170bhp car feels a good deal more composed and unruffled than its slingshot sibling. While it looked fresh many years ago when first introduced, its proportions are now rather familiar, but athletic. The R-Design upgrades to a striking combination of black Flextech fabric with creme leather seating surfaces. It's fitted with Volvo's signature grille design, V-shaped hood, and body-contouring tail lights.
Nice to have a car with zero initial quality issues - which is the norm with germans. The cloth upholstery that comes standard is called Kalix T-Tech. Some later S40s were affected by electrical short circuits and failing driveshafts. Since our last update, six different logbook scribblers gave the front seats high praise, touting their ability to provide pain-free support during long stints in the saddle. A leather-wrapped steering with audio and phone controls is standard along with a leather-wrapped gearshift knob, auto dimming rearview mirror, and a lockable glove box. In both the S60 T6 and R-Design models, the engine is smooth, strong, and sweet-sounding, with an uninterrupted rush of power when you need it. It stays flat while cornering and is nimble enough to slice through traffic.
Within the last 8 months I have had to replace the alternator, ok sometime this happens so. The key design feature is a centre console that's a softly contoured moulding featuring supremely easy to use controls and fresh air behind it. Some of the advanced safety systems are optional, like Driver Alert Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Departure Warning, all included as part of the Technology Package. We tested a Polestar C30 R-Design, and the increase in acceleration is significant at the seat of your pants. This Volvo is available with six petrol engines with displacement from 1. While neither model feels harsh, the R-Design is more prone to pounding over sharp bumps. The Volvo S40 T5 is as at home dashing through mountain curves as it is darting in and out of city traffic.
While safety-minded family shoppers often consider Volvo's larger sedans and crossover wagons, the S40 compact sedan isn't nearly as popular. They've all been extremely reliable. All car ratings and car reviews are submitted by our visitors and the Modified Life community. I've only owned the car for a few months I bought it certified pre-owned but no problems so far. I test drove about 20 competing sedans before deciding.
The 'floating' center stack is already a cool design, but a year or two ago Volvo made it even better, introducing a new center console and door panel design, along with improved air vents and a repositioned clock, in an effort to boost the number of storage compartments. One early gripe: In manual mode, the auto trans upshifts on its own as redline nears. But the T6 R-Design throws that out in favor of a dedicated Sport suspension that's lowered and noticeably stiffer; it also brings out the road noise. Despite the S60's weight and size, it's very maneuverable, feeling confident in high-speed turns and nimble in slow turns. But since its original launch in 2012, its interior has quickly dated and it no longer feels as up-to-date as its German rivals.
Volvo's Pedestrian Detection safety system can automatically stop the car if it detects a pedestrian and the driver fails to react. The old S40 seemed something rather un-Volvo when the next model up was hugely bigger and more expensive. Interior Features Volvo aims at sportiness inside the C30, along with high-tech, Scandinavian style. Drove a new Volvo from '88-93, and from 2000-2004. The six-speed automatic transmission there's no manual. The automatic transmission kicks down quickly when extra power is needed.
Nor is the extra rubber beneficial to steering feel and feedback, which we also found lacking. In the affected vehicles, the vehicle may not alert the driver of a low oil pressure situation. With all that torque available from 1500 to 4800 rpm, the T5 not only launches off the line but also quickly gets out of its own way on the highway, exhibiting no noticeable turbo lag. Comfort and quality are top-notch in the 2011 Volvo S40, along with the V50 wagon, but the cramped backseat could be a deal-breaker for family shoppers. Inside, the S60's cabin is very stylish, yet functional, with a 'floating' center stack of controls that pushes the Swedish design ethos into a hipper direction. According to official Volvo specs, the S40 can get to 60 mpg in 7.
One shift into our driving experience with the all-new S40, and we realized Volvo's second-generation small car had taken a big step toward becoming a driver's machine. The instrument panel was ahead of its time—modeled after electronics and thin monitors—and still looks great today. Optional extras available on all S60s include headlight washers, rain-sensing wipers, power-retractable door mirrors with ground lighting, park-assist rear camera, navigation, and a premium Dolby Pro Logic surround sound system. The suspension can be livened up with a firmer suspension that comes as part of the dynamic package that could pick up the slack for the ordinary ride. The Volvo S40 R-Design's vividly contrasting white and black seats are striking.
The ground-effects-type body kit outlines the bottom of the T5 in black from front to rear and includes wheel flares at all four corners. With the former base S40 2. That's because now it can actually be shifted by the driver. I suspect that is attributable in part to my being 62. Due to the added pressure, the hose may burst near the steering gear and cause…. The C30 has a longer wheelbase than all three. Instead, the S60 takes its power from a choice of turbocharged in-line five- and six-cylinder engines.
Expressive, organic details make for a handsome sedan, matching smooth contours and sweeping lines with wedgy front and rear proportions riding on large, flashy alloy wheels. Full leather upholstery is available in both models. The Problem: According to Volvo, the affected sedans have power steering reservoir hoses that are incorrectly routed, which could lead to increased pressure in the system. One of the five stops required 173 feet. Also, certain Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks are being recalled for a possible issue relating to the windshield. The closest rival though, in terms of price, design and market positioning is the , which comes with excellent engines and is good, albeit a bit staid, to drive.