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1999-2004 Volvo V40 Baby Jackrabbit Wagon Reviews / Film Festival
One sentence: The 2001 V40 "Baby Volvo wagon" is a jackrabbit performer with goodies typically found on a $45,000 euro-luxo car that blows away any $10,000 Subaru or Honda.
A well kept secret. While the masses pay an arm and a leg for a Honda, Toyota or Subaru Outback, why not look at a Volvo that blows the doors off a Outback and gives a WRX a run for its money for a lot less money?
I just test drove one of these little 2001 V40 Volvo baby wagons and WOW this thing is loaded, and it fast compared to my 2001 Legacy L which is just a plain-jane dull but practical and popular car. The one I saw at 405 automotive in Woodinville uphill from the Costco was $10,000 for 40,000 miles which is crazy low miles for this price, much less than any Subaru with miles like that.
This one was loaded - heated power seats, auto-climate, sunroof, CD _and_ cassette which can 't get on any car now. The most impressive thing is the wipers on the headlights which you don't see on any Subaru or Honda. These were $30,000 new but this loaded one has everything you'd find on a top-end $30,000 Accord plus stuff like headlight wipers not usually seen except on $45,000 cars. Seating is nearly as generous as the Legacy, cargo isn't too much less.
Man the turbo is zippy. It is 160HP with a turbo. That's nothing nothing like the 240 HP turbo in a WRX, it's not even the 170 in a Subaru Impreza w/o turbo but it is still really fast, or at least feels fast. The T4 in europe had 200 HP which Top Gear called a real screamer, and guys on Youtube push it to 160 MPH in one mile. The base car in Europe only puts out 105 HP.
It is very easy to spin the front wheels even going in a straight line, very little turbo lag, maybe a second after you mash the gas pedal, it just goes. I remember the Subaru Impreza wagon and sedan which had the same 170 HP engine are also very fast, but not as equipped as this car. Spec 0-60 is under 9 sec, which is average for a V6 sedan, but it feels much faster when you hit the gas and stand on it.
By comparison, the Subaru Legacy has 170 hp with no turbo, (same engine as the Impreza since Subaru was too cheap to build another size of engine for the smaller car, which is why the Impreza has a too-big engine in it) but the transmission just doesn't respond with more than gradual acceleration. It can be driven fast eventually and carefully with AWD, but doesn't feel like much fun to sprint or throw around corners. The resale on this Volvo is awful from the standpoint of somebody that bought it new, but it's an absolute steal when people feel like they have to buy only Honda, Toyota or Subaru at this age.
I just drove a rental Rabbit/Golf in MN which was an awesome driver, but it doesn 't have as much cargo space, no auto-climate or headlight wiper. The VW got 25 MPG on the highway with a 5, about what this thing usually gets, and it wasn't screaming fast like this wagon.
Some other reviews:
Most agree it's a very fast car, good room, looks good, some mixed reviews on reliability, but Consumer Reports rates it as average.
This first version was introduced in Europe in 1995 based on a joint Ford-Mitsubishi project, but it sure looks like a Volvo in its dash and styling. The next (current) version uses the platform used on the Mazda 3 and Euro-Focus.
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2002/12/27/152040.html
1999-2004 Volvo V40 Baby Jackrabbit Wagon Reviews / Film Festival
One sentence: The 2001 V40 "Baby Volvo wagon" is a jackrabbit performer with goodies typically found on a $45,000 euro-luxo car that blows away any $10,000 Subaru or Honda.
A well kept secret. While the masses pay an arm and a leg for a Honda, Toyota or Subaru Outback, why not look at a Volvo that blows the doors off a Outback and gives a WRX a run for its money for a lot less money?
I just test drove one of these little 2001 V40 Volvo baby wagons and WOW this thing is loaded, and it fast compared to my 2001 Legacy L which is just a plain-jane dull but practical and popular car. The one I saw at 405 automotive in Woodinville uphill from the Costco was $10,000 for 40,000 miles which is crazy low miles for this price, much less than any Subaru with miles like that.
This one was loaded - heated power seats, auto-climate, sunroof, CD _and_ cassette which can 't get on any car now. The most impressive thing is the wipers on the headlights which you don't see on any Subaru or Honda. These were $30,000 new but this loaded one has everything you'd find on a top-end $30,000 Accord plus stuff like headlight wipers not usually seen except on $45,000 cars. Seating is nearly as generous as the Legacy, cargo isn't too much less.
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| Headlight wipers |
Man the turbo is zippy. It is 160HP with a turbo. That's nothing nothing like the 240 HP turbo in a WRX, it's not even the 170 in a Subaru Impreza w/o turbo but it is still really fast, or at least feels fast. The T4 in europe had 200 HP which Top Gear called a real screamer, and guys on Youtube push it to 160 MPH in one mile. The base car in Europe only puts out 105 HP.
It is very easy to spin the front wheels even going in a straight line, very little turbo lag, maybe a second after you mash the gas pedal, it just goes. I remember the Subaru Impreza wagon and sedan which had the same 170 HP engine are also very fast, but not as equipped as this car. Spec 0-60 is under 9 sec, which is average for a V6 sedan, but it feels much faster when you hit the gas and stand on it.
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| Power seats |
By comparison, the Subaru Legacy has 170 hp with no turbo, (same engine as the Impreza since Subaru was too cheap to build another size of engine for the smaller car, which is why the Impreza has a too-big engine in it) but the transmission just doesn't respond with more than gradual acceleration. It can be driven fast eventually and carefully with AWD, but doesn't feel like much fun to sprint or throw around corners. The resale on this Volvo is awful from the standpoint of somebody that bought it new, but it's an absolute steal when people feel like they have to buy only Honda, Toyota or Subaru at this age.
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| Cassette CD, auto-climate |
I just drove a rental Rabbit/Golf in MN which was an awesome driver, but it doesn 't have as much cargo space, no auto-climate or headlight wiper. The VW got 25 MPG on the highway with a 5, about what this thing usually gets, and it wasn't screaming fast like this wagon.
Some other reviews:
Most agree it's a very fast car, good room, looks good, some mixed reviews on reliability, but Consumer Reports rates it as average.
This first version was introduced in Europe in 1995 based on a joint Ford-Mitsubishi project, but it sure looks like a Volvo in its dash and styling. The next (current) version uses the platform used on the Mazda 3 and Euro-Focus.
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2002/12/27/152040.html
PERFORMANCE: Small, useful wagons can be fun, and fuel-
efficient. While the torque rating of the V40's 1.9-liter light-
pressure turbocharged four-cylinder engine is unchanged this year
at 177 lb-ft from 1800 through 4500 rpm, minor enhancements
boost horsepower from 160 to 170. That's enough to be noticeable,
and helps the fun-to-drive factor with no major impact on fuel
economy. At 26 mpg according to the trip computer for mostly city
and secondary road driving, the V40 is considerably more fuel-
efficient than even a small ``crossover'' SUV. Turbo lag is virtually
nonexistent. The five-speed electronically-controlled automatic was
introduced a couple of years ago, and continues to benefit both
performance and fuel efficiency with smooth, adaptive shifting.
CONCLUSIONS: The Volvo V40 combines space, versatility,
safety, and economical performance in a way that no small sport-
utility can.
SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Volvo V40 Wagon
Base Price $ 24,900
Price As Tested $ 29,355
Engine Type dual overhead cam 16-valve light-
pressure turbocharged inline 4-cylinder
Engine Size 1.9 liters / 115 cu. in.
Horsepower 170 @ 5250 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 177 @ 1800-4500 rpm
Transmission 5-speed electronically-controlled
automatic
Wheelbase / Length 100.9 in. / 180.2 in.
Curb Weight 2,822 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower 16.6
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal.
Fuel Requirement unleaded gasoline, 91 octane for best
performance
Tires P195/60 VR15 Michelin MXV4
Brakes, front/rear vented disc / solid disc,
antilock standard
Suspension, front/rear independent MacPherson strut /
independent multilink
Drivetrain front engine, front-wheel drive
PERFORMANCE
EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon
city / highway / observed 22 / 30 / 26
0 to 60 mph 8.4 sec
Wikipedia
Volvo S40
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Volvo S40/V40/V50 Manufacturer Volvo Cars Production 1995–2012 Predecessor Volvo 440/460 Successor Volvo V40 Class Small family car The Volvo S40 is a compact executive car produced by Volvo Cars. It introduced the first generation S40 (Saloon) and V40 (Versatility/estate) cars in 1995. The second generation arrived in 2004, and the estate's name changed to V50.The range was replaced by the new Volvo V40 five-door hatchback in 2012.
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[hide][edit]First generation (1995–2004)
First generation Production 1995–2004 Assembly Born, Netherlands (NedCar) Rayong, Thailand Pretoria, South Africa[1] Shah Alam, Malaysia[2] Body style 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon (as V40) Layout FF layout Engine 1.9 L diesel I4 2.0 L I4 2.0 L turbocharged I4 Standard in North American models and only available in North America rebadged as 1.9T Transmission 5-speed automatic Wheelbase 2000–01: 2550 mm (100.3 in) 2002–04: 2557 mm (101 in) Length 2000–01: 4470 mm (176 in) 2002–04: 4521 mm (178 in) Width 2000–01: 1720 mm (67.7 in) 2002–04: 1717 mm (67.6 in) Height 2000–01: 1410 mm (55.5 in) 2002–04 S40: 1423 mm (56 in) 2002–04 V40: 1426 mm (56.1 in) Related Mitsubishi Carisma Proton Waja In the summer of 1995 Volvo released the S4/F4 series but had to change the model's name as it conflicted with Audi who had already reserved the "S4" name The quickly renamed S40 saloon (sedan) and V40 (Ferrari objected to F40) estate (station wagon), manufactured at the NedCar factory inHolland (a pre-Ford joint venture between Volvo and Mitsubishi Motors) and based on a common platform with the Mitsubishi Carisma. (a car nobody in the US has heard of) The V40, with Drag coefficient of 0.32,[3] was the first whole model to be introduced under the direction of the British designer Peter Horbury, Volvo’s Design Director, [3] and was marketed in Australia, North and South America, and the Far East.[3] The V40 was named the ‘Most Beautiful Estate Car in the World’ at an Italian award ceremony.[3]In 2000 Volvo updated the 40 Series ("Phase II"),[4] implementing a number of technical improvements, e.g., improved engine management, direct (diesel) fuel injection, extra safety features, larger brake discs, new front suspension and steering, revised rear suspension, larger tires and a widening of the track width. A minor facelift gave larger headlights, more streamlining and larger rear light clusters as well as minor instruments and fascia re-design.The 40 Series cars were equipped with four-cylinder engines, such as a 1.9 turbo diesel or 1.6 (1588 cc), 1.8 (1731 cc, later increased to 1783cc), 2.0T (1948 cc), 1.9 T4 (1855 cc, later increased to 1948cc) or 2.0 (1948 cc) fuel-injected gasoline engines all of which are derivatives of the modular whiteblock engine series that started life in the Volvo 960 and carried in both 5 and 6 cyl formats in Volvo's bigger FWD cars. There was also a 1.8 L (1834 cc) Gasoline direct injection engine provided by Mitsubishi as part of the platform sharing between the 40 series and the Carisma.The Volvo S40/V40 series was a completely new car from the ground up, with no engines, with the exception of the 1.9 Turbo Diesel engine carried over from the old 400 series.The low (2.0T) and high (1.9 T4) pressure turbo variants at the top of the motor range. The 2.0T was rounded down and badged as 1.9T and was the only engine available in North America. The 5 speed manual transmission, widely available in Europe was not certified in North American S40s, with the 5 Speed automatic as the only option. No electric CVT transmission was planned unlike the 440 HTA / High Tech Auto CVT that had been released before the 400 series was completely phased out.In the UK trim levels were XS, SE and CD.A racing version (S40) was introduced in the British Touring Car Championship in 1997 and in 1998 the car, with Rickard Rydell, took the championship.Due to the common platform, many components of the suspension and drive train are compatible with Carisma as well as the Mitsubishi Evolution III.[citation needed] and Proton Impian.The Volvo S40 was the first car to earn four stars in Euro-NCAP.
[edit]Engine specifications
Specification S40 1.6 S40 1.8 S40 2.0 S40 T4 S40 2.0 turbo S40 1.8i S40 1.9D Engine B4164 S (16V) B4184 S (16V) B4204 S (16V) B4194 T (16V) Top Gear B4204 T (16V) USA B4184 SM (16V) D4192 T Power (kW/PS)@rpm (77/105)@5500 (85/115)@5500 (103/140)@6000 (147/200)@5500 (118/160)@5100 (92/125)@5500 (66/90)@4250 Torque @rpm 143 N·m (105 lb·ft) @4200 165 N·m (122 lb·ft) @4100 183 N·m (135 lb·ft) @4500 300 N·m (220 lb·ft) @2400-3600 230 N·m (170 lb·ft) @1800-4800 174 N·m (128 lb·ft) @3750 176 N·m (130 lb·ft) @2250 [edit]Sales
Calendar year United States[5] Canada 2000 29,862 1,682 2001 22,451 1,735 2002 15,383 1,454 2003 13,058 1,195 2004 4,726 279
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