Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Volvo S40 Saloon Sydney Australia

Aussie Volvo S40 Saloon range comes with a 100bhp 1.6-litre petrol. The 2.4 petrol is punchy yet refined, turbocharged 2.5-litre T5 comes with 220bhp and a thumping 236lb ft of pull. A 1.6 diesel develops 177lb ft of pull. Customers can also choose a frugal 136bhp 2.0-litre diesel or a 2.4-litre diesel D5. The D5 is available with an optional automatic gearbox.
Usually At faster speeds, the S40 is stable and controlled. It has Twisty routes can also be tackled with plenty of confidence, its minimal body roll and ample grip. Volvo S40 Saloon steering is responsive and well weighted too, but the ride is rather firm.
Refinement Road noise is well suppressed, but wind noise can intrude at motorway speeds. Volvo S40 Saloon petrol engines are pretty civilized, although you often need to work the 1.6 hard. Volvo S40 Saloon has 1.6 diesel revs smoothly and isn't overly gruff, but the 2.0 diesel is noisy and the D5 is boomy at higher revs.

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