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Volvo V40 Astounds

Volvo V40 Astounds

Date: 2016-08-05
The Volvo V40 was introduced to the South African motoring public as the "world's safest-ever hatchback" when it launched in 2012, and now it is even better.

Driving the new Volvo V40 through the curving mountain passes of Cape Town and Camp's Bay, I felt that familiar Volvo feeling of completeness. The hugging effect of the luxurious seats and the uplifting effect of the super stylish interior design had me feeling like a cosmopolitan superstar as I powered my way through a tight tree lined curve on Signal Hill.

The exterior styling of the V40 and the V40 Cross Country has been tweaked, and adds to the enigmatic appeal of this Swedish work of art. You know you are discerning if you are driving this car, you can literally feel it as the powerful Drive-E engines from Volvo power you through the city and out into the country.

I had the Volvo V40 T5 8-Speed Geartronic under my fingertips and it was electrifying. I could not suppress the adrenalin induced smile on my face. The V40 Cross Country all-wheel-drive even produced some bursts of spontaneous laughter as it held its line in the corner and powered my navigator and I through the amazing Cape scenery. And if 180 kW and 350 Nm is still not enough for you, CMH Volvo Cars Umhlanga can now offer you the full range of Volvo's racing Polestar Performance equipment as well as optimisation software that wont affect your 5-year 100000 km warranty or the 5-year 100000 km Volvo maintenance plan.

The Geartronic gearbox behaved with such sophistication I hardly felt a gear change and all the power I needed was right under my foot at any time. The traction control was ever so fast at catching me when I ran out of talent or overstepped the mark. An array of driver assist programs like Lane Keeping Aid, Cross Traffic Alert and collision warning with full auto brake made me look and feel like a superstar.

This is a car that you will really enjoy test-driving, contact CMH Volvo Cars Umhlanga on 031 - 571 2600 to arrange your opportunity.