According to Volvo, the S40 2.4i can go from 0-60 mph in 7.7 seconds with a manual transmission and in 8.4 seconds with an automatic transmission.

The S40 has been featured in a number of popular TV shows and movies including "Laguna Beach" (2004-2008), "CSI: Miami" (2002-20080 and "Rush Hour 3" (2007).

In 2004 Volvo came out with a documentary-style marketing campaign for the S40 called "The Mystery of Dalaro" in which 32 residents of the same small town in Sweden bought the same car on the same day from the same dealer.

The Volvo Owner's Club reports over 9 recalls of the S40 for varying reasons including problems with the brake vacuum pump, the defrost system, and possible fuel leaks.

With 20-22 MPG in the city and 27-28 MPG on the highway, the S40's fuel economy was rated a 6 out of 10 by consumerguideauto.com.

The S40 was nominated for the World Car of the Year Award in 2005 and won the Canadian Best New Sport Compact award for 2005. It was also elected the South African Car of the Year in 2005 by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists.

According to J.D. Power and Associates, the Volvo S40 was the most popular car amongst women in the luxury segment of the U.S. market.

The Volvo s40 was introduced to the North American market in 2000 and currently have an MSRP of $24,365 in USA excluding the destination charges.

Not to be outdone in safety details, the all-new S40 comes equipped with a seatbelt reminder for all occupants. With only a glance at the safety screen parents will know who needs to be strapped in.

Volvo applied its cutting edge technology and low drag coefficient in order to meet evolving consumer demands. The new S40 has significantly lowered the emission levels of carbon dioxide and soot particles.