| In 1995, Volvo Cars released an entry level | | | | to the second generation S40/V50 with several |
| luxury sedan with a wagon version. These | | | | changes. A slimmer light cluster is one of |
| vehicles are aimed at the younger generation | | | | the changes made in the rear of the car along |
| of car buyers. The Volvo S40 sedan and its | | | | with a new bumper design. |
| wagon version, the V50 have undergone their | | | | |
| first redesign for the 2004 model year. | | | | Inside the 2008 S40/V50, one of Volvo's most |
| | | | widely recognized interior features was |
| The latest generation of the Volvo S40/V50 is | | | | revised. The floating console which is |
| named by Forbes as one of the best luxury car | | | | employed by high-end Volvo vehicles was |
| for young professionals. And for the 2008 | | | | upgraded and looks even cooler. Aside from |
| model year, Volvo announced that they will be | | | | the revisions made to the floating console, |
| introducing the third generation of the S40 | | | | Volvo also gave the 2008 S40/V50 new door |
| V50 models. The Swedish car manufacturer | | | | panel inserts. Consumers will also be given |
| announced that the new version of the S40 and | | | | a wide choice of upholstery designs. |
| the V50 are even more tailored to suit the | | | | |
| preferences of younger buyers. | | | | Aside from the aforementioned revisions, the |
| | | | 2008 Volvo S40/V50 will also be equipped with |
| The 2008 Volvo S40/V50 are designed to | | | | swiveling bi-xenon headlights as an option. |
| complement the C30 which was unveiled earlier | | | | This feature comes in handy when making turns |
| this year. As Volvo aims to attract the | | | | during nighttime driving. An Emergency Brake |
| attention of younger car buyers, they | | | | Light feature is also included. With this |
| designed the S40 to resemble its bigger | | | | feature, the EBL flashes when the driver |
| sibling, the S80. On the other hand, the | | | | activates the brake pedal. As far as the |
| wagon version of the S40 resembles the looks | | | | engine lineup is concerned, Volvo has yet to |
| of the bigger V70. On the outside, the most | | | | announce whether the choice of engine will |
| notable redesigned piece is the nose of the | | | | remain as. But word has it that Volvo will be |
| sedan and the wagon. | | | | offering a new T5 engine with increased power |
| | | | output. |
| The 2008 model year version sports a new | | | | |
| grille and new headlight cluster. The Volvo | | | | One thing is for sure though - the abundance |
| logotype is also larger on the third | | | | of safety features will always be in Volvo's |
| generation S40 and V50. The ancient symbol | | | | vehicles. Since these are Volvo models, it |
| for iron accentuates the redesigned nose | | | | can be expected that these will be equipped |
| which gives the Volvo S40 and the Volvo V50 a | | | | with the latest safety features to complement |
| lowered look. That makes the vehicles look | | | | a high performance luxury vehicle with |
| lower than they really are. | | | | reliable parts such as Volvo axles, steering |
| | | | components, and the like. |
| From the back, the 2008 S40/V50 looks similar | | | | |