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ZetaVI · 02-23-2012, 09:09 AM

Volvo V40 leaked on the internet before the Geneva Auto Show. V40 is suppose to replace the C30, S40 sedan, and even V50 wagon. Aimed competition with Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. What are your thoughts?

WingsofWar · 02-23-2012, 09:54 AM

i love it! Im a fan of Volvo. The body line is very simple but has good definition. The roof spoiler, skirts and valences give really good accents to add complexity. Front bumper design is sporty with a beveled hood that flows well with it.

Wheels are awful though, the only thing i would have liked to see would have been frameless windows. Which would have a better impact on the shape of the roofline. If i was volvo i would challenge myself to make it a compact wagon, vs reaching size and weight traits of a crossover. Especially if i was targeting the A3 & 1 series.

The things i would change is the shape of the headlamps. The bubbly smooth teardrop doesn't jive well with the sharp contusion of the door lines. I would have opted for a square edge. and more defined brake duct openings at the front bumper.

Guff · 02-23-2012, 10:28 AM

Rear tails are very Nissan Juke-esque....

Zaku · 02-23-2012, 10:59 AM

I like it but I still would choose the new Impreza 5 door over this, I can't wait to see what Volvo does with the C30

Dark · 02-23-2012, 01:58 PM

Love it. Is it another Pininfarina's masterpiece? This just looks like it's ready to take all the competition.

Edit: Forget about it, I think Pininfarina and Volvo ended joint venture a few years ago.

Dark · 02-25-2012, 09:34 PM

Official Photos:

Click here for more photos.

Homemade WRX · 02-25-2012, 09:58 PM

too bad the company discount I get for it is next to nil

ZetaVI · 02-26-2012, 11:45 AM

I think it looks pretty good in the official photos. I like the interior but not so much the steering wheel.

02-23-2012, 09:09 AM	#1
ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Volvo V40 Leaked Volvo V40 leaked on the internet before the Geneva Auto Show. V40 is suppose to replace the C30, S40 sedan, and even V50 wagon. Aimed competition with Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. What are your thoughts?

02-23-2012, 09:54 AM	#2
WingsofWar MODERATOR-SAMA Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Swagtron Scooter Location: Seattle Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,561 Times in 524 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i love it! Im a fan of Volvo. The body line is very simple but has good definition. The roof spoiler, skirts and valences give really good accents to add complexity. Front bumper design is sporty with a beveled hood that flows well with it. Wheels are awful though, the only thing i would have liked to see would have been frameless windows. Which would have a better impact on the shape of the roofline. If i was volvo i would challenge myself to make it a compact wagon, vs reaching size and weight traits of a crossover. Especially if i was targeting the A3 & 1 series. The things i would change is the shape of the headlamps. The bubbly smooth teardrop doesn't jive well with the sharp contusion of the door lines. I would have opted for a square edge. and more defined brake duct openings at the front bumper. __________________

02-23-2012, 10:59 AM	#4
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like it but I still would choose the new Impreza 5 door over this, I can't wait to see what Volvo does with the C30 __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

02-23-2012, 01:58 PM	#5
Dark Elite Padawan Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 3,498 Thanks: 197 Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Love it. Is it another Pininfarina's masterpiece? This just looks like it's ready to take all the competition. Edit: Forget about it, I think Pininfarina and Volvo ended joint venture a few years ago. __________________ Dark Last edited by Dark; 02-23-2012 at 02:11 PM.

02-25-2012, 09:34 PM	#6
Dark Elite Padawan Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 3,498 Thanks: 197 Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Official Photos: Click here for more photos. __________________ Dark

02-25-2012, 09:58 PM	#7
Homemade WRX Pro Subie Engine Nerd Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ has a reserved space Location: 3MI Racing LLC Posts: 261 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	too bad the company discount I get for it is next to nil

02-26-2012, 11:45 AM	#8
ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think it looks pretty good in the official photos. I like the interior but not so much the steering wheel.

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