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What's New: 2008 Volvo S40

What's New: 2008 Volvo S40

 

 

S40 2.4i

  • New front fascia, grille, spoiler, lower center air intakes and larger Volvo Ironmark
  • Redesigned headlamps and taillights
  • New color-coordinated rear bumper and bright trunk lid garnish
  • New color-coordinated lower door moldings, sill moldings and side moldings
  • Larger front door storage pockets
  • Redesigned center console, armrest, handbrake and larger storage space (holds 10 CDs)
  • Standard auxiliary input and MP3 capability
  • Clock repositioned to audio display
  • Improved air vents
  • New Automatic Hazard Warning
  • Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Standard 16-inch "Cursa" wheels
  • Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is a new stand-alone option

 

S40 T5

  • Horsepower increased from 218 to 227
  • New front fascia, grille, spoiler, lower air intakes and larger Volvo Ironmark
  • Redesigned headlamps, fog lights and taillights
  • New color-coordinated rear bumper and bright trunk lid garnish
  • Redesigned tailpipe finishers
  • New color-coordinated lower door moldings, sill moldings and side moldings
  • Larger front door storage pockets
  • Redesigned center console, armrest, handbrake and larger storage space (holds 10 CDs)
  • Redesigned instrument cluster with watch dial style gauges
  • Standard auxiliary input and MP3 capability
  • Standard high performance sound system
  • Standard Sirius satellite radio (with complimentary six-month subscription)
  • Clock repositioned to audio display
  • New Automatic Hazard Warning
  • Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Standard 16-inch "Ceryx" wheels
  • Active Bi-Xenon headlights replace Bi-Xenon headlights as a stand-alone option
  • Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is a new stand-alone option

 

S40 T5 AWD

  • Horsepower increased from 218 to 227
  • Standard five-speed "Geartronic" automatic transmission
  • Six-speed manual transmission discontinued
  • New front fascia, grille, spoiler, lower air intakes and larger Volvo Ironmark
  • Redesigned headlamps, fog lights and taillights
  • New color-coordinated rear bumper and bright trunk lid garnish
  • Redesigned tailpipe finishers
  • New color-coordinated lower door moldings, sill moldings and side moldings
  • Larger front door storage pockets
  • Redesigned center console, armrest, handbrake and larger storage space (holds 10 CDs)
  • Redesigned instrument cluster with watch dial style gauges
  • Standard auxiliary input and MP3 capability
  • Standard high performance sound system
  • Standard Sirius satellite radio (with complimentary six-month subscription)
  • Clock repositioned to audio display
  • New Automatic Hazard Warning
  • Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Standard 16-inch "Ceryx" wheels
  • Active Bi-Xenon headlights replace Bi-Xenon headlights as a stand-alone option
  • Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is a new stand-alone option

 

Select Package (2.4i)

17-inch "Serapis" wheels

Sirius satellite radio

High performance sound system

6-disc in-dash CD player

MP3 capability

Nordic Light Oak inlays (or Aluminum inlays)

Fog lights

Leather gearshift knob

Power driver's seat

Power moonroof

Trip computer

 

Climate Package

Heated front seats

Headlamp washers

Rainsensor windshield wipers

 

Premium Package (T5 & T5 AWD)

17-inch "Spartacus" wheels

Leather handbrake

Leather seating surfaces

Driver's seat memory function

Power passenger seat

Power moonroof

Auto dimming rearview mirror with compass

Homelink transmitter

 

Dynamic Trim Package (T5 & T5 AWD)

17-inch "Zaurak" alloy wheels

Front chin spoiler

Rear lower-valance spoiler

Trunk mounted spoiler

Side skirts

Lower door edge moldings

Sport steering wheel and shift knob with aluminum inlay

Dynamic Sport Suspension (T5 only)

 

Dynaudio Package (T5 & T5 AWD)

Dynaudio sound system

6-disc in-dash CD changer

12 Dynaudio speakers

4 x 130 watt general amplifier

1 x 130 watt central speaker amplifier

 

Stand Alone Options

Metallic paint

Five-speed "Geartronic" automatic transmission (2.4i only)

Leather seating surfaces (2.4i only)

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)

Keyless drive (T5 & T5 AWD only)

Volvo DVD-based navigation system (T5 & T5 AWD only)

Active Bi-Xenon high intensity discharge headlamps (T5 & T5 AWD only)

17-inch "Zaurak" chrome alloy wheels (T5 & T5 AWD only)

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