2000 Volvo S40 - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2000 Volvo S40 OverviewSource: CarGurus...Other options included an audio system upgrade with a CD changer and more-powerful speakers, traction control, and a power driver seat. Most key options were offered as stand-alones.The S40 was powered by a 1.9-liter turbocharged inline four, which generates 160 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. This engine was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, routing power to the front wheels.Volvo categorized this new entry-level offering as a sport sedan, and its performance attributes topped the list of favorite features. Reviewers reported that the S40's four-cylinder engine was... |
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2000 volvo s40 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...For safety, there are dual front airbags, side airbags (the S40/V40 uses Volvo's SIPS II side-airbag design, which is said to provide even more protection to the chest and head) and front seatbelts that are adjustable to match the driver's height. The front belts are also equipped with pre-tensioners, which tighten the belts in order to help prevent slack in a frontal collision. The S40/V40 also has Volvo's new Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) seats that were introduced on the S80 last year. These seats help prevent whiplash in a rear-end collision. The rear seats, including the center, are... |
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2000 Volvo S40Source: MSN Autos...Watch to make sure you're alertly driving this car and holding the steering wheel correctly. Volvo-like stiffness The ride was Volvo-firm, with a good amount of vibration coming through, even on relatively smooth pavement. It wasn't harsh, by any means, but there was always communication about the road conditions in a sort of edgy way. On potholes and really broken pavement, however, the shocks came through more severely. There's an independent MacPherson strut configuration up front and a multi-link configuration at the back of the S40 and V40. Fifteen-inch wheels shod with all-season tires... |
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2000 Volvo S40 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Leather upholstery and a power sunroof are optional. Exterior The S40 rides a 100-inch wheelbase and is 176.4 inches long ? about five inches shorter in wheelbase and nearly 11 inches shorter overall than Volvo's S70 sedan. The S40 has a trademark Volvo grille with chrome vertical bars and character lines in the hood and along the sides like those on the company's larger models. Under the Hood The only engine for the S40 is a 1.9-liter four-cylinder, hitched to a four-speed automatic. Don't let the size fool you. The engine is turbocharged and produces 160 horsepower, which Volvo says is... |
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