2008 VOLVO S40 T5 R-DESIGN, 69K MI, LEATHER, ROOF, TINT, CHROME WHEELS!

Detailed item info Model OverviewThe Volvo S40 sedan and V50 wagon are both offered in two primary models for 2008: the 2. 4i and the T5. The 2. 4i models get a 2. 4L five-cylinder engine making 168 horsepower. matched with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Sporty T5 models get a 227-horsepower. 2. 5L turbocharged five-cylinder. offered only with the five-speed auto. Both automatic transmissions have Geartronic manual control. Both models have standard front-wheel drive. but the T5 is available with all-wheel drive as well. The S40 and V50 have a more stylish interior than is typical for small cars. with a memorable pass-through center console and "floating" center stack. Aluminum inlays plus watch-style gauges help distinguish the V50. and Nordic Light Oak trim is available on the 2. 4i. Several high-tech features that originally made their debut in Volvo's larger. more expensive models are now offered on the S40 and V50 for the first time this year. The blind spot information system (BLIS). which helps inform the driver when a vehicle is present in the adjacent lane. is now available on all models. and the active bi-xenon headlamp system. which helps increase visibility in dark corners by swiveling the beams to the side. is optional on the T5. The DVD-based navigation system is again offered. but this year there's also new 650-watt. 12-speaker Dynaudio Package. In addition to more power. sportier suspension tuning. and other mechanical changes. as well as fog lamps and appearance extras. the T5 also gets more interior appointments like automatic climate control. upgraded audio. and a power driver's seat. As they're Volvo models. a strong emphasis on safety is expected. Stability control and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and emergency brake assistance are standard. as is a whiplash protection system. front side air bags. and side curtain bags. If any of the air bags are deployed. the hazard lights are automatically activated.