Volvo’s S40 Legacy: Three Decades of Safety, Style, and Performance Living On in the 40 Series
In 2025, Volvo proudly celebrates the 30th anniversary of its groundbreaking S40, a model that not only redefined compact executive cars but also set new safety, design, and performance standards that continue to resonate through today’s XC40, XC40 Recharge, and C40 Recharge. A Compact Revolution Unveiled in 1995 First introduced to the world at the […]
Some exciting changes additions and updates for Volvo MY12 line-up Designed Around You
Volvo Car South Africa has released its Model Year 12 line-up and pricing, effective from July 2011. There are some exciting additions, such as the option of a silver roof on your C70 and audio streaming on all models, to make sure you stay up to date.
Volvo ups the performance stakes R-Designs with a Polestar kick
Volvo Car South Africa is further adding to its performance credentials with the launch of the all-new Volvo S60 R-Design and Volvo V60 R-Design. And to shake things up even more – Volvo’s accredited Polestar conversion software will soon be available on most models in the Volvo range.
Some exciting changes, additions and updates for Volvo’s MY12 line-up
Volvo Car South Africa has released its Model Year 12 line-up and pricing, effective from July 2011. There are some exciting additions, such as the option of a silver roof on your C70 and audio streaming on all models, to make sure you stay up to date. Volvo Car South Africa has given its entire […]
Volvo ups the performance stakes R-Design with a Polestar kick
Volvo Car South Africa is further adding to its performance credentials with the launch of the all-new Volvo S60 R-Design and Volvo V60 R-Design. And to shake things up even more – Volvo’s accredited Polestar conversion software will soon be available on most models in the Volvo range. Volvo Car South Africa recently hosted a […]
Volvo to introduce five new derivatives in its low-emissions DRIVe range
With the new vehicle emissions tax taking effect from 1 September 2010, the introduction of new derivatives in Volvo’s low-emissions DRIVe range locally is excellent news for buyers who don’t want to sacrifice quality, style and safety when making a ‘greener’ choice. New vehicle emissions tax in South Africa The 2009 Budget announced an ad […]
Volvo S40 2.0 Petrol Powershift
Volvo’s smooth Powershift gearbox cuts fuel consumption by 8 percent in the Volvo S40 The Volvo S40 2.0 petrol is now available with Volvo’s innovative new Powershift transmission. Volvo launched the popular diesel version, the Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift, in South Africa earlier this year. Due to high demand in Europe, however, the long-awaited petrol […]
Volvo S40 DRIVe awarded green car of the year
The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe, featuring the new Start/Stop technology, has received top honours in the 2009 What Car? Green Car Awards. The ceremony took place at London City Hall on Monday 7 June and the award was handed over by Boris Johnson, the mayor of London.
Volvo S40 2.0 Petrol Powershift
Volvo’s smooth Powershift gearbox cuts fuel consumption by 8 percent in the Volvo S40 The Volvo S40 2.0 petrol is now available with Volvo’s innovative new Powershift transmission. Volvo launched the popular diesel version, the Volvo S40 2.0D Powershift, in South Africa earlier this year. Due to high demand in Europe, however, the long-awaited petrol […]
CO2 emissions of only 115 and 118 g/km for the new Volvo C30, S40 and V50 1.6D DRIVe
The first fruits of Volvo Cars’ substantial investment in its DRIVe programme to find solutions to sustainable environmentally friendly transport is on display at this year’s Paris Motor Show. It is here that Volvo Cars launches its ultra-economical new diesel variants of the C30, S40 and V50 models with fuel consumption of just 4.4 litres/100 […]
With Powershift, the Volvo S40 & V50 have two transmissions in one
Fully-automatic and sequential six-speed transmission Twin wet clutches give extremely fast and smooth changes About 8% lower fuel consumption than conventional automatic transmission Optimised for powerful diesel engines The new Powershift gearbox that is now offered as the transmission in the two-litre turbodiesel versions of the Volvo S40 and V50 has not only improved the […]
S40 and V50 combine fuel economy and a premium drive with Volvo’s new Powershift gearbox
Rising fuel costs, increasing traffic congestion and a growing emphasis on efficient, smaller engines with clean emissions are all reasons why the new Volvo S40 and V50 2.0D Powershift models are perfect motoring packages. The addition of the 6-speed Powershift gearbox, which offers the features of an automatic transmission, but with the performance and fuel […]