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