Road TestCar reviews - Volvo - V40 - T5 R-DesignVolvo modelsOverviewThe muscular Volvo V40 T5 R-Design is an offbeat hot hatch competitor9 Apr 2013 IN THE increasingly crowded premium hot hatch market, it pays to have a point of difference. Volvo separates its new V40 T5 R-Design from the herd with a warbling turbocharged five-cylinder engine once shared with Ford, and boy how Swede it is. But the circa $50k pricetag puts it in-line with the BMW 125i and Mercedes-Benz A250 Sport – both of which offer superb dynamics and tempting badge cachet. The front-drive Volvo pitches its case by being more comfortable than either, and while it lacks their edge, it does offer a welcome dose of ‘outsider’ chic. Volvo has a tough road ahead, competing in such a busy segment, but on first impressions, it deserves whatever success it gets. Click the yellow Our Opinion button to read the full review... GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 February 2013 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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