Volvo V40 facts for kids
The Volvo V40 is a name used for two different cars made by the Swedish company Volvo. The first V40 was produced from 1995 to 2004. It was a type of car known as an "estate" or "station wagon." Later, in 2012, Volvo released a completely new car that also used the name V40. Even though they share the same name, these two cars are very different!
What is the Volvo V40?
The Volvo V40 is a car model that has been around in two main versions. Both versions were designed to be practical and safe, which is something Volvo cars are well known for.
The First Volvo V40 (1995-2004)
The first Volvo V40 was made between 1995 and 2004. It was part of a car family that included the S40 sedan. The V40 was the "estate" version, which means it had a longer back area and a large trunk, making it great for families or for carrying lots of things.
- Production Years: 1995 to 2004
- Type of Car: Estate car (also called a station wagon)
- Related Model: It was the estate version of the S40 sedan.
- Replacement: This model was replaced by the V50 in 2004.
The Newer Volvo V40 (2012 onwards)
In 2012, Volvo brought back the V40 name for a brand new car. This newer V40 is a "hatchback" car, which means it has a back door that swings upwards to open the cargo area. It looks very different from the older V40 and was built on a completely new design.
- Introduction Year: 2012
- Type of Car: Hatchback
- Design: It has a modern design and is completely different from the first V40.
- Shared Name Only: The only thing it shares with the older V40 is its name.
