Volvo V40 Gets 254-Horsepower 5-Cylinder, Start-Stop System , Regenerative Braking

The styling of the Volvo V40 has taken a bit of a hit among the B&B, but here's something that's hard to argue with; a 254 horsepower turbocharged 5-cylinder engine as the range-topping engine. Yes, it's front-wheel drive. It will also be available with a start-stop system and regenerative braking across the entire range. Hopefully a manual gearbox will appear on the T5 as well. On the safety front, Volvo's City Safety auto-braking system (which now works up to 50 km/h), Lane Keeping Assist with haptic steering (i.e., the car steers you back in line if you drift out of the lane) and a park assist system similar to the Focus. Volvo expects to sell 90,000 units per year, with 85 percent sold in Europe. from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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