Can The Volvo V40 Make Any Headway Against Its Rivals?

Volvo is aiming to turn the tide in the family hatch class with its new V40. We test it against key rivals from BMW and VW
Is Volvo sailing into choppy waters? After more than 15 years, the company is returning to the fiercely fought family hatch class with its all-new V40.

The car is being billed as the manufacturer’s most important model in 20 years, and expectations are sky-high. Yet with upmarket rivals like the BMW 1 Series already established and new versions of the Audi A3 and Mercedes A-Class on the horizon, the V40 will need to be very accomplished to succeed.


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PQ40 - 8/9/2012 1:40:12 PM

+1 Boost

B/c the Europeans realize there is no difference.
1. 1 series
2. V40
3. Golf

mini22 - 8/9/2012 5:21:45 PM

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To duplicate the the driving dynamics of the 1 series with fwd or even awd is quite a difficult thing to accomplish. I would say the Mitsubishi Evo X1 is the closest and it is AWD. Still it is a great acomplishment for Volvo.I just wish they would come out with a P1800 type coupe or at least develope a new C30 off the V40.

VolvoV40 - 8/10/2012 7:01:35 AM

+2 Boost

Think this looks great and can't wait for it's release!
We've got lots of info on the [url=http://www.v40ownersclub.co.uk/forum]Volvo V40 Forum[/url]
I think it will give the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3 a real run for their money.