Volvo V40 (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Volvo V40 (2013) | Volvo's reputation for safety leadership has not been overlooked. A new innovation, Pedestrian Airbag Technology, joins a previous world-first Volvo, Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, the which was first shown on the Volvo S60. Together, They Ensure the all-new V40 offers unrivaled protection for pedestrians, as well as for the car's occupants. The new Pedestrian Airbag, the which makes its world debut on the Volvo V40, inflates from under the rear edge of the bonnet when the car detects That it has hit a pedestrian. City Safety, an innovation first shown on the Volvo XC60 to avoid noise-to-tail urban accidents, has been further improved for the Volvo V40. Insurance claims involving the Volvo XC60 City Safety That show has reduced personal injury claims by 51 per cent, while vehicle repair costs have been lowered by more than 20 percent. That Little wonder many insurers now Reduced premiums for Volvo drivers.

The exterior was styled by Volvo's Californian studio in Camarillo by American Chris Benjamin. The Pedestrian Airbag Technology allowed him to lower the bonnet line and lower the whole car. It's actually 29 mm (just over an inch) lower than a C30 coupé, one of the lowest hatchbacks on the road. The cabin design priorities were to give, "a large car feel inside a small car". The dash is wide - accentuating the big car feel - while a new high-tech TFT (thin film transistor) display digital instrument is available. The Volvo V40 comes with Bluetooth music streaming and hands-free mobile connectivity as standard.

Ever since the first Volvo was built in 1927, the overriding priority has been to help develop cars That Prevent accidents and, if the accident does Happen, to offer maximum protection. "Cars are driven by people," declared co-founders Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson. "Therefore the guiding principle behind everything at Volvo is, and must REMAIN, safety." Volvo safety has been a pioneer ever since the company was founded. Innovations include the three-point seat belt (1959) - the greatest advance in car safety of all time, According to many safety experts. They also include the safety cage (1944), rear seat belts (1966) and side impact airbags (1994). Safety has always been the Cornerstone of any Volvo," notes Andreas Eidehall, Technical Expert Active Safety. "Safety is a key part of our 'Designed Around You' philosophy. Our cars are designed to help you avoid an accident, but also to avoid injury if an accident is unavoidable. Caring for people is part of the Volvo ethos. That's why our innovative pedestrian safety features are so important. "

The big seller will be the 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel D2. Piezo-electric injectors Ensure particularly precise distribution of the atomized fuel, resulting in efficient combustion and low emissions. The cylinder block and head are both made from aluminum, ensuring low weight. Maximum power is 115hp while maximum torque is a healthy 270 Nm, available from 1750-2500 rpm. Even at 4000rpm, the engine is still producing almost 200 Nm of torque.