Topic: 2012 Volvo V40

[kevlar]

It looks like its going to look like a baby v60.   Interesting Volvo is going after the hatch market with this instead of maybe a sedan/sportback like the new a3 sedan is going to be.     http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121639090/2012-volvo-v40-teased-for-geneva-debut

[richink]

I had heard from more than a few sources that the redesigned V50 would not be hitting NA shores as the previous model has been flatlined for a few years already.

Either way, Volvo Canada is unlikely to bring in manual shift versions. That alone will keep me away.

[kevlar]

i think they will bring the new v60 and the v40 as replacements.  the v50 was a little bit of an awkward size.  not practical enough for a lot of people looking for a wagon and too big for a younger urban audience.  i actually checked the v50 out but the a4 avant won over in almost every category for me.

[richink]

  Lady leadfoot's SiR is getting to be due and that's what she wants. I'm just biding my time for a nice minty S-Line A4 Avant to come off a lease in the next couple of years so I can snag it for way less than a new one. We throw on 35,000 km's a year, a new one doesn't make much sense when one that's 3 years old looks the same as new.

[DKaz]

The S40 and V50 were available with manual until 2011 MY. Now only the C30 is manual, unfortunately.

[kevlar]

http://m.jalopnik.com/5887306/the-2013-volvo-v40-looks-good
And here's the v40. Interesting to note this car is only an inch shorter than the old v50 but check out how far back the rear seats are situated.   

[kevlar]

more pics.   very nice interior shot.   http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-photos-of-2013-volvo-v40-hit-web.html

[jww]

Looks a lot like the Ford Focus to me. Not that the Focus is a bad looking car, quite the contrary -- it just doesn't quite feel like a volvo to me -- perhaps it's too non-descript.

[The Mighty Duck]

For 2013 Volvo is adding a pedestrian airbag. Seems like an interesting idea. It won't protect anyone from the initial impact, but it might make the aftermath a lot safer for pedestrians and drivers. I do wonder about the cost of resetting the airbag once it deploys, but that's a small consideration in exchange for better safety for pedestrians...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tyvWhJhLL6g

[mmret]

For 2013 Volvo is adding a pedestrian airbag. Seems like an interesting idea. It won't protect anyone from the initial impact, but it might make the aftermath a lot safer for pedestrians and drivers. I do wonder about the cost of resetting the airbag once it deploys, but that's a small consideration in exchange for better safety for pedestrians...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tyvWhJhLL6g

I wonder about the (admittedly cold) logic from the driver's perspective.

Pros:
Probably less likely to be charged with veh manslaughter and/or sued since the pedestrial is likely to have less serious injuries.

Cons:
Probably quite expensive.

Hard to determine with any precision what the cost/benefit ratio here is.

[EV Dan]

For 2013 Volvo is adding a pedestrian airbag. Seems like an interesting idea. It won't protect anyone from the initial impact, but it might make the aftermath a lot safer for pedestrians and drivers. I do wonder about the cost of resetting the airbag once it deploys, but that's a small consideration in exchange for better safety for pedestrians...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tyvWhJhLL6g

I wonder about the (admittedly cold) logic from the driver's perspective.

Pros:
Probably less likely to be charged with veh manslaughter and/or sued since the pedestrial is likely to have less serious injuries.

Cons:
Probably quite expensive.

Hard to determine with any precision what the cost/benefit ratio here is.

Pros: It protects the windshield from pedestrians
Cons: They live to tell the story 

[mmret]

For 2013 Volvo is adding a pedestrian airbag. Seems like an interesting idea. It won't protect anyone from the initial impact, but it might make the aftermath a lot safer for pedestrians and drivers. I do wonder about the cost of resetting the airbag once it deploys, but that's a small consideration in exchange for better safety for pedestrians...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tyvWhJhLL6g

I wonder about the (admittedly cold) logic from the driver's perspective.

Pros:
Probably less likely to be charged with veh manslaughter and/or sued since the pedestrial is likely to have less serious injuries.

Cons:
Probably quite expensive.

Hard to determine with any precision what the cost/benefit ratio here is.

Pros: It protects the windshield from pedestrians
Cons: They live to tell the story 

Now we're talking.