But from behind you think still have to deal with a hot rod and that he really is not

We are pleased with the new V40 R-Design. Sheep in wolf's clothing, but who does what.

We could use a good offer from the dealer.

R-Design with business package, heated seats and rear camera as extras. You pull the V40 to instead you get in. It is compact but is still great in the half-leather seats with Alcantara. Fine equipment with perfect navi / audio / cameras / blue tooth coupling options / heated seats and the rest of what is now must sit on such a middle class. Dashboard's funny with different settings, although I prefer the classic car enthusiast a real clock look for an LCD screen.

I think the diesel with 6-speed downright noisy. Especially compared to the 2012 Golf VI 1.6 diesel which we (not private) in driving. Which is a lot quieter than the D2. The Higline chairs from the Gulf are just a little bit better. For the rest is the V40 many more cars in all respects for the money than the Gulf which was just as expensive (Higline with DSG, you pay the new prize). Performance does not disappoint, moreover, despite the modest specs of the 1.6 diesel. Manual shifting with a 6-speed I find over the top. It will be more economical, but I do not find it comfortable.

First two months, driven almost 10K and it's just a party. What a nice car V40 and the compliments you get are numerous.

Although I model (especially the nose / grill / daytime running lights) look very nice, I do not Volvo. Compared to the old Volvos may only carry the current V70 that stamp. But then again, Volvo is doing fine and that other Swede does not ....

We are very pleased with the full voice navigation and telephone operation. Safe and easy. Compliments for Volvo. And the navi is finally at the level of the Tom Tom. Especially the double screen is very nice. Unlike the VAG navi we know from the former Octavia and the Gulf, which is just not really fine. You get used to it, but still. V40 not, that's perfect!

Useful additional feature we still find the bezinedoploze tank closure. Completely fill without spilling still can not, but your hands remain dry.

The dual exhaust is obviously a joke. Yet they are both well connected. But from behind you think still have to deal with a hot rod and that he really is not. Thus, a sheep in wolf's clothing. But one that may be there. We are after two months and 10K very satisfied with the V40!
Squeaking and creaking (35,000 km)

The quality of the materials are less than those of the Gulf. Creaks in the dashboard. If someone is sitting in the back starts to squeak some. Although I think it's a loeimooie car, he can the premium character that he should not have to. Volvo would be a counterpart of an Audi is even better the Gulf put together.

I also find it unimaginable Volvo suddenly move to provide car after 1.5 years of an engine that delivers 75 bhp more at the same price and even below 14% addition. For new buyers great, but for existing riders clear form of cognitive dissonance.
End of the month left (56,000 km)

Due to change of job the V40 will leave at the end of the month. It is still a feast for the eyes, but qualitatively it may not actually wear the badge Volvo. Regarding positioning is he also meant for junior representatives who may choose a leaser of around 25K. The R-Design is certainly a more expensive version of the above 30K, but still. Volvo than a year after the launch of the D4 engine flings it and 80PK delivers more, while the car itself was not expensive, it is a perfect breeding ground for a strong sense of cognitive dissonance. But despite all that, mighty beautiful model and delicious luxury executed. We are going private drive in a Saab :-)