If you are considering all the economy that 2008 2009 Volvo V40 has to offer, we present this V40 review as an effort toward giving you the most up to date information about the V40. To offer the younger driver a less expensive way to become a Volvo owner, the Volvo V40 was introduced to America in 2000. The V40 wagon and the S40 sedan are Volvo's smallest and most affordable wagon and sedan, yet both come with the same level of safety features as the other Volvo models. ,Sharing a turbo 4-cyl engine with 170 hp with a 5-speed automatic transmission, the 2008 2009 S40 sedan and V40 wagon are endowed with more horsepower this year. As part of the renowned Volvo safety armantarium comes the following standard equipment:

The optional Cold Weather Package includes traction control. A sunroof, leather upholstery, and rear child-booster seats are other options. Yours in the Sport Package option are leather upholstery, a spoiler, fog lights, and unique interior trim, and 16-inch wheels. You will see why our 2008 2009 Volvo V40 review is so positive about the economy class Volvos after you test drive a 2008 2009 Volvo V40 for yourself.

The base 2008 2009 Volvo V40 offers features such as automatic climate control and a CD player included in the affordable price. A Climate package includes stability control and heated front seats. There are numerous individual features like power seats and leather trim. For those who want the whole enchilada, the Premium package adds the following:

The Sport package offers front and rear spoilers, aluminum interior accents, leather/cloth-upholstered sport seats and 16-inch wheels, which any driving enthusiast would enjoy . For those who are interested leasing or buying their first Volvo, the 2006, the Volvo V40 unleashes a lot of value. We will update our 2008 2009 Volvo V40 review with new information, specs, and 2008 2009 Volvo V40 test results on a monthly basis, so check back to this page occasionally.

All 2008 2009 Volvo V40s are equipped with a turbocharged 170-horsepower 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine, linked to a standard automatic transmission. As with other Volvos, safety is one of the V40's greatest assets. Every vehicle comes with an extensive menu of airbags, including:

Additional crash protection for the Volvo V40 comes from whiplash-reducing front seats and seatbelt pre-tensioners. , While stability control is available as part of the climate package, four-wheel antilock disc brakes are standard throughout the line. No crash tests have been performed on the V40, but the S40 merits a "good" rating in the 2008 2009 Volvo V40 tests carried out by IIHS for frontal offset crash.

A combination of value, comfort and safety has been achieved in the2006 Volvo V40 with comfortable, supportive front seats have that are the hallmark of Volvo's high-end cars, and interior materials of high quality for a sub-$40,000 vehicle. An upright seating position with easy-to-read gauges and well-thought-out control placement assures that the ergonomic set up of the Volvo S40 is perfectly balanced with an accessible and comfortable setup. Ideal steering wheel placement and ample leg room assures that driving fatigue is minimized in the S40. Adequate support for passengers and driver are accomplished with adjustable armrests. There is little need to envy SUV owners with 33.5 cubic feet of storage with the rear seats down.