VOLVO S40

Volvo S40 For Sale

Orangewheels can offer you the widest selection of discounts on every possible version of the new Volvo S40 For Sale in the UK, from the entry level ES to the top spec SE Lux, T5 petrol or diesel, whichever model you require we can find you the best deals and offers, just give us a call for a chat.

New Volvo S40

The New Volvo S40 2012 model is a well built, classy and surprisingly agile car twinned with the V50 Estate, the S40 is certainly a more than proficient all round package, with plenty of style to stand out from the usual fleet offerings for sale in this class. Traditional Volvoists may find the ride a little firm compared to say a V70, but the entertaining handling and individual character more than make up for it, and should also guarantee stronger residual values come sale time. Overall, a great all round package that has made its own market niche. Anyone coming from a previous generation Volvo S40 will barely recognise this new car, so vast a leap forward is the improvement in the handling. Not traditionally a company strong point, the car is nimble and direct, and now positively enjoys being thrown at the corners, steering is well judged and responsive. This new S40 seems designed with the driver in mind, as front headroom and legroom are both accommodating, the front seats comfortable and supportive with a good driver position and well laid out controls. Rear passengers suffer for this slightly, with less space than some of the larger offerings in the class. Boot space is acceptable, but not cavernous – see the larger estate offerings in the range if you need a car that can swallow a wardrobe with ease.

Specification

The 1.6 Petrol is the entry level engine in the 2012 Volvo S40 range, and gives a 0-60 time of 11.9 seconds from its 100 bhp engine, with a top speed of 115 mph and a combined fuel economy figure of 40.4 mpg. It is pretty frugal for a petrol car, but needs a fair amount of revving to really get going, and fuel economy will suffer when you do. The 1.6 is great for a runabout and if you're looking for a car on a budget and need it for round town rather than the motorway then this is for you.

The 2.0 Petrol engine is another taken from the Ford parent company, and gives a 0-60 of 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 130 mph from it 145 horsepower. Fuel economy is 38.2 mph, almost identical to the smaller 1.8 engine, most buyers will still look towards the diesel variants though.

The 1.6 Diesel is the DRIVe model, which is the companies 'green' economy model which has been tweaked with lower emissions, higher gear ratios and engine mapping to maximise fuel efficiency. The result of all these changes gives an average fuel consumption figure of 62.8 mpg (57.6 mpg on the 1.6 R Design) and CO2 levels at 118 g/km - below the all important 120 mark, meaning road tax is £35 a year. 0-60 times aren't a strong point at around the 12 second mark, but that would be missing the point of the DRIVe models.

The 2.0 Diesel is easily the strongest seller of the range, and comes in 3 different power levels - there's the 115 horsepower D2 model, the 150 horsepower D3 model and the most expensive D4 model with 177 horsepower. The 2.0 diesel is available either in a manual transmission or the new Powershift twin clutch DSG style auto gearbox.

The T5 is the top of the range performance model and features the same 2.5 litre turbocharged engine as in the Focus ST, with a 5 cylinder unit pumping out 230 bhp through the front wheels, giving a 0-60 time of just 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 149 mph. The T5 isn't as track biased as the Focus ST, so there is a degree more give in the suspension settings, meaning a more comfortable car. fuel economy still achieves a reasonable 32.5 mpg, and the S40 T5 is available with either a manual or a Geartronic auto box.

Volvo S40 ES

The Volvo S40 2012 version has 4 levels of standard spec: ES SE, SE Lux, and R Design. The ES Spec is the entry level and gives you all the usual safety features such as airbags, SIPS, whiplash protection, ABS, DSTC, Isofix child seat mounts, Alarm Immobiliser, etc, 16" alloy wheels, climate control, exterior temp gauge, Front and rear armrest, lumbar support, split fold rear seats, leather steering wheel, a CD player with 4 speakers and Aux-In socket for your MP3 player.

Volvo S40 SE

The SE specification is the next up from the S and gives you upgraded 17" alloy wheels, front fog lights, rain sensing wipers, body coloured mouldings, trip computer, aluminium trim, cruise control, auto dimming rear view mirror with compass, and steering wheel audio controls.

Volvo S40 SE Lux

In addition to the SE specification, The SE Lux spec gives you a different set of 17" alloys, headlight power washers, power folding door mirrors, electric memory seats, heated seats, nordic oak trim, a set of carpet mats, and a full leather interior.

Volvo S40 R Design

The R Design models both give you a good looking aggressive body kit, with a deeper front and rear bumper, wheel arch and sill extensions, a rear spoiler and larger tailpipe, which have been a very popular addition to the range, and best sellers since launch. The Sport gets a different set of 17" alloys whereas the SE sport goes up to 18", the sport misses out on the trip computer and rain sensing wipers that are on the SE Sport, and all R Design models also get a set of half leather sports seats, where the outsides are black leather and the seat centres are a cream cloth. These can be upgraded to full black leather at extra cost.

Volvo S40 Colours

The 2012 Volvo S40 is for sale in the following colours: Metallic Barents Blue, black Sapphire, Chameleon Blue, Cosmic White, Flamenco Red, Orange Flame, Silver, Titanium Grey, Black Stone, Ice White, Passion Red, and Inscription Electric Silver.

Volvo S40 Prices

As is typical, the S40 doesn't fit neatly into the categories occupied by other manufacturers, and the 2012 Volvo S40 Prices reflect that. As a semi-premium manufacturer there is a small premium, but not so much as an Audi or BMW. Thankfully here at Orangewheels we have some fantastic discounts on the S40 - Just take a look to find our discounts: how much is on offer and what is the cheapest price available on the Volvo S40.

Volvo S40 Deals and Offers

We have some of the best Volvo S40 deals available, check out our discounted prices above to see just exactly how cheap we could make your new car - spec up your ideal choice with colours, interiors and options, and we can show you how much you can save over your local dealers price, straight from our UK franchised main dealer group.