The All-New Volvo V40 (2013)

Volvo will reveal the all-new Volvo V40 to the press on the 6th March 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show.

This is an important car to Volvo they hope to sell 90,000 of the compact V40’s in the first year, with 85% of these cars being sold in Europe.

According to Volvo this is the first new model that is fully developed according to our human-centric, Designed Around You strategy. Charged with an outstanding set of high-tech features it definitely will give our toughest competitors a headache," says Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.

The engine range spans everything from Volvo Car Corporation's first diesel with CO2 emissions of just 94 g/km to the turbocharged T5 petrol engine with 254 hp and acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 6.7 seconds. All engine versions feature start-stop and braking energy regeneration, no matter whether they are fitted with a manual or automatic gearbox.

The all-new Volvo V40 will feature a safety and driver support package, including Volvo’s Pedestrian Detection system with Full Auto Brake and several other new features.

Among the new features are a world-first pedestrian airbag, Lane Keeping Aid with auto steering, and an automatic Park Assist Pilot that makes parallel parking easy.

The City Safety low-speed collision avoidance system has been further developed and it now operates at speeds up to 31 mph (currently 19mph on other models).

"The all-new V40 is the most intelligent and safe Volvo model so far. All its features are designed around the drive stay alert and well informed to avoid collisions and dangerous situations," says Håkan Abrahamsson, Vehicle Line Director C Cars & V40 Vehicle Programme Manager. He adds:

"With this class-leading safety package, including enhanced focus on pedestrian protection, the all-new V40 aims for a full star rating in the new, sharpened 2012 Euro NCAP safety tests."