Volvo S40

Volvo S40
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Cars
Production1995–2012 (1,026,401 produced)
S40: 602,910 produced
V40 (1995–2004): 423,491 produced
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact executive car/Small family car (C)[1][2]
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive[nb 1]
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo 440/460
SuccessorVolvo V40 II
Polestar 2

The Volvo S40 is a series of subcompact executive cars marketed and produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1995 to 2012, offered as a more mainstream alternative to the compact executive Volvo S60 to compete in a lower pricing bracket. The S40 was more or less positioned against premium-leaning small family cars like the Volkswagen Jetta as well as some mass-market large family cars.

The first generation (1995–2004) was introduced in 1995 with the S40 (S from saloon) and V40 (V from versatility, estate) cars.

The second generation was released in 2003, and the estate variant became differentiated from the sedan, having its name changed to V50.

The range was replaced by the Volvo V40 five door hatchback in 2012.

  1. ^ "Official Volvo S40 1997 safety rating".
  2. ^ "Volvo S40".


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