Expert Reviews from Around the Web
We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2006 Volvo S40 OverviewSource: CarGurus...The 2006 S40 boasts an impressive list of standard features that enhance both safety and comfort for driver and passengers alike. On the safety side of things, included equipment runs the gamut from side-impact protective beams to anti-submarining seats designed to hold occupants in during a crash. The design of this vehicle has been thoroughly thought out, with its patented deformation zones using an appropriate variety of steel types, to shield its riders from harm as much as possible.Every S40 comes with air conditioning, power windows, power locks, a CD player, ABS, and traction control... |
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2006 volvo s40 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The T5 gets a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline five that makes 218 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. In addition to the automatic, the T5 is eligible for a six-speed manual gearbox. Safety: Four-wheel antilock disc brakes and traction control are standard on all S40 models. A stability control system is optional. All models include both front-seat side-impact airbags and full-length head-curtain airbags, along with whiplash-reducing seats and seatbelt pre-tensioners in all outboard positions. Built-in child booster seats are optional. The Volvo S40 received perfect five-star ratings in NHTSA... |
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2006 Volvo S40 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...power windows, a CD audio system, remote-control central locking, a leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel and an audio theft-deterrent system. The T5 sedan adds a power driver's seat, electronic climate control, a trip computer and aluminum interior trim. An optional Premium Package for the T5 includes leather seating surfaces, a power sunroof and a power passenger seat. Trunk space totals 12.6 cubic feet. Under the Hood A 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder that produces 168 horsepower powers the 2.4i. High-performance T5 editions hold a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder that... |
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2006 Volvo S40 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The package is worth the money. Inside, instruments and controls are properly designed, though the climate controls are a little eccentric and hard to manage. Cloth-trimmed seats are supportive and firm. Rear-seat room, for a car this size, isn't bad. As you would expect with this safety-minded brand, side and side-curtain air bags are standard. On the road, the S40 T5's ride is taut, but I found it to be acceptable, given the car's handling prowess. With an overall length of just under 176 inches -- 15 inches shorter than a Honda Accord -- the S40 is very maneuverable in town, but still... |
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2006 Volvo S40 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com..." Its suspension is thus tuned for hard running and cornering, which means that the ride can be hard and bumpy on less-than-perfect roads. Ride, acceleration and handling: Ride gets an excellent mark on well-maintained roads, but it can be punishing on rutted and ruined thoroughfares. Acceleration and handling are excellent, which means the car accomplishes lane changes quickly and that it is wonderfully responsive in escape and avoidance maneuvers. Head-turning quotient: It's classy, sassy and attractive. Body style/layout: The S40 T5 AWD is a front-engine, all-wheel-drive, entry-level... |
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