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2011 Volvo S40
Posted by Martin in Car Reviews, Volvo on March 14, 2011
The 2011 Volvo S40 is a 4-door sports sedan, comes in two trims, the T5 and the T5 R-Design. Both the trims T5 and the T5 R-Design are outfitted with a standard 2.5-liter, I5, 227-horsepower, turbo engine that gets 21-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway and
2011 Volvo S40
A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard.
The base T5 trim is available standard with heated outside mirrors, air-conditioning, 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, an eight-way power driver seat with memory, neoprene-like T-Tec upholstery, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, cruise control, Bluetooth and an eight-speaker stereo with a CD player, HD radio and USB/auxiliary input jacks.
In addition the optional preferred package will also have leather upholstery, sunroof, and a power passenger seat. The T5 R-Design contains the T5 features plus with front and rear spoilers, side skirts, a sport shift knob, a sport steering wheel, unique watch-dial gauges and aluminum pedals.
Both the trims comes with the Climate package, which adds heated front seats, headlight washers, automatic wipers and automatic climate control and the Multimedia Read the rest of this entry »
2011 Volvo C70
The Volvo C70 is a two door, four-passenger convertible with dazzling style and graceful lines, and with a retractable hardtop, and it’s offered in only one trim level, the T5.
2011 Volvo C70
It is powered by a 227-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five engine corresponding with a five-speed Automatic transmission and Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers. It comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors, front and rear fog lights. This powertrain is EPA-rated at 19 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.
The C70 is incorporated with a 14-speaker Dynaudio premium surround-sound system and a hard-drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic. Standard interior features consist of leather upholstery, full power accessories, eight-way power front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, cruise control, Bluetooth and an eight-speaker CD/MP3 audio system with auxiliary audio/USB jacks and satellite and HD radio.
The C70 safety features include anti-lock brakes with brake force distribution and electronic stability and traction control. The other safety features comprise driver airbag with dual stage deployment, passenger airbag with dual stage deployment, front and rear side head curtain airbags, sipsbags II front side airbags, passenger airbag cutoff sensor activated by weight, side guard door beams, front active head restraints, front and rear pretensioners, automatic concealed safety rollbar, roll over protection system rollover sensor, trunk anti-trap device, front and rear 3-point seatbelts, automatic locking retractors, crumple zones, intelligent driver information system and crash sensor. Read the rest of this entry »
Volvo VHD 430
Volvo VHD 430 Overview
The VHD 430 is designed to function at the highest level of reliability, maneuverability and payload ability. It’s built for nonstop performance in severe weather, rugged terrain and crowded job sites. With all its power and efficiency, the VHD 430 can help your operation run easier, quicker and more beneficially every day.
The Volvo VHD 430 features a pioneering sleeper berth, for applications where an special over-knighted means the distinction between staying on schedule or falling behind. The Volvo VHD is designed to defend you and your payload. It features a High-Strength Steel cab, three-point seat belts and driver-side air bag. In addition it appears standard with a host of heavy-duty safety systems for added peace of mind.
The Volvo VHD 430 is for the best handling under the most awful conditions. In addition to that, the expediency and economy of a sleeper. The VHD 430 is setting new standards in the heavy-duty industry which makes it an simple selection for your next work truck.
About Safety of VHD 430
Volvo’s commitment to safety helps drive the accomplishment of your business by putting the well-being of drivers and their families first. And Volvo’s awareness to safety lowers insurance costs related to accidents and reduces cargo loss and downtime due to accidents. From accident prevention to driver safety, Volvo is dedicated to Safety by Design.
Volvo VHD 430
Volvo’s large one-piece windshield provides improved driver visibility. Sloping side windows help you stay aware of close-range hazards. Six strategically placed defroster nozzles provide increased airflow above the windshield for faster clearing.
Overlapping interior sun visors decrease glare. Grooves molded into each side of the windshield deflect molding water from the side windows to get better visibility. Read the rest of this entry »