By 
Bengt Halvorson, Editor
To bring you this review covering the 2008 Volvo S40, the experts at TheCarConnection.com have read what some of the most respected reviewers have to say, then TheCarConnection.com’s editors added their own firsthand driving experience with the new S40. Likes -Quiet, refined ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 VOLVO S40 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: “looks as if it had spent many a long winter's night at a Swedish gym” Cars.com: “substantially freshened for 2008” Edmunds.com: “Volvo didn't automatically commit to the 'longer, lower, wider' philosophy” Fresh and modern at its 2004 introduction, the 2008 Volvo S40 welcomes exterior and interior tweaks to keep it competitive and address some niggles with the interior. With an exterior described by Car and Driver as “athletic, highlighted by short overhangs and bulging fenders,” Volvo adds, according to Cars.com, a “V-shaped hood bulge [that] runs into a more sculpted nose” and a broader lower air intake for the 2008 model year. Additional exterior changes include a Volvo logo 50 percent bigger than before, high-intensity LED rear lights, and restyled front projector beam headlights. Inside, the S40 ...
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We Americans tend to measure how green a car is by miles per gallon; Europeans are all caught up on emissions. CO2, to be exact. And with minimal CO2 emissions being a central theme at the Paris Auto... Read full review
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Britain's Autocar magazine reports this morning that Volvo is planning a new range of crossovers, in a final effort to get the brand's image and upscale intentions on track. Volvo's sales have... Read full review
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Volvo's also readying a Detroit debut for a new vehicle - only this time in the reverse of the Aston, it's a coupe drawn from a four-door model. The new C30 - technically a concept, but certain for... Read full review
What Edmunds.com says It may not have the prestige or athleticism of its German foes, but the 2008 Volvo S40 costs less while offering plenty of refinement, comfort and hip Swedish style... Read full review
Vehicle OverviewVolvo's smallest sedan, the compact S40, comes in 2.4i and T5 trim levels, the latter offered in all- as well as front-wheel drive. A few years past a full redesign, the S40... Read full review
KBB Editors' Overview The 2008 Volvo S40 is a fantastic way to enjoy the perks of owning a premium brand automobile without having to pay a premium price. For about the same money as a... Read full review
"I bought my S40 in April 2004 with the new body style, and I have been in love ever since. The 217 HP turbo makes itself known across the entire spectrum, which makes moving around slower... Read full review
"Just a few minor things keep this from being a true 5 star vehicle. I'd like a little more kick from the non-turbo engine, but I'd hardly call this car underpowered. Real minor touches... Read full review
"What a great car. The best car my wife or I have ever owned, period. After 2.5 years of ownership, my wife and I usually trade in a car on something else out of boredom. Not so with this... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.4L Man FWD | $24,365 / $22,903 | City: 20 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.4L Man FWD w/Snrf | $24,365 / $22,903 | City: 20 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.4L Auto FWD | $24,365 / $22,903 | City: 20 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.4L Auto FWD w/Snrf | $24,365 / $22,903 | City: 20 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.5T Auto FWD | $28,515 / $26,804 | City: 19 Hwy: 27 |
| 2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.5T Auto FWD w/Snrf | $28,515 / $26,804 | City: 19 Hwy: 27 |
| 2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.5T Auto AWD | $30,365 / $28,543 | City: 18 Hwy: 26 |
| 2008 Volvo S40: 4dr Sedan 2.5T Auto AWD w/Snrf | $30,365 / $28,543 | City: 18 Hwy: 26 |
To bring you this review covering the 2008 Volvo S40, the experts at TheCarConnection.com have read what some of the most respected reviewers have to say, then ... Read full bottom line
2008 VOLVO S40 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: “looks as if it had spent many a long winter's night at a Swedish gym” Cars.com: “substantially ... Read full review
MSRP: $24,365 - $30,365
"I bought my S40 in April 2004 with the new body style, and I have been in love ever since. The 217 HP turbo makes itself known across the entire spectrum... Read more
"Just a few minor things keep this from being a true 5 star vehicle. I'd like a little more kick from the non-turbo engine, but I'd hardly call this car... Read more
"What a great car. The best car my wife or I have ever owned, period. After 2.5 years of ownership, my wife and I usually trade in a car on something else out... Read more
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