New Volvo V40 R-Design 2019 Review Interior Exterior

New Volvo V40 R-Design 2019 Review Interior Exterior.
Brand new sports-inspired derivative of the all-new V40
Sports-coupe design but with full five-door practicality and optional sports chassis
Class leading emissions from 94g/km CO2 for the D2
Features the world's first Pedestrian Airbag
The eye-catching design of the V40 has been further enhanced with the addition of the V40 R-Design derivative, which features interior and exterior design changes to differentiate itself from the class norm.
Volvo's range is no stranger to receiving the R-Design treatment from the Special Vehicles Team in Gothenburg, Sweden. The S60, V60, V70, XC60 and XC90 have all received interior and exterior refinements, along with changes to the chassis and suspension, to give a more sports inspired appearance and feel to the standard cars.
The V40 is the smallest vehicle in the Volvo range and is squarely aimed at a younger and more design influenced audience. The R-Design derivatives have historically accounted for up to 60% of a model's sales volume, dependant on the model, and the V40 R-Design is expected to account for 25% of all the V40 sales in the UK.
As with the V40, the V40 R-Design has received special attention from Volvo's chassis engineering team, ensuring the car has optimum handling, steering feel, agility and ride comfort. The R-Design can also be specified with the Sports Chassis, to give a more sports oriented ride to go with its looks.
Safety, as with all Volvos, has not been overlooked. The V40 R-Design, comes as standard with City Safety and the world's first pedestrian airbag. Along with a host of other safety features, it ensures Volvo's reputation for safety leadership continues. These safety features have resulted in the V40 having the highest overall score in Euro NCAP's tests and the fitment of City Safety as standard has resulted in the car benefitting from lower insurance ratings after being tested by Thatcham on behalf of the Association of British Insurers.
Volvo's time-honoured reputation for environmentally friendly motoring, such as the invention of the three-way catalytic converter with lambda sensor, ensures the V40 R-Design is amongst the cleanest in its class. The V40 R-Design D2 emits just 94g/km of CO2 (fitted with 205/50 R17 tyres) which offers major benefits not only to retail customer but to business users too, with regards to BIK, road tax and residential parking savings.
The V40 R-Design is fitted with Volvo's SENSUS infotainment system, designed to give outstanding connectivity, security and personalisation. As part of SENSUS, the V40 R-Design comes as standard with Bluetooth music streaming and handsfree mobile connectivity.
The new seats fitted to the V40 have been fitted with additional bolster support but continue to offer occupant comfort, one of Volvo's trademarks. The rear seats offer the same level of comfort with two sculptured seating positions, however there is room for three, all with three-point safety belts.
Stand-out features of the V40 R-Design, fitted as standard, include the rimless rear view mirror and illuminated gear-knob, which are further proof of a clean design focus with crisp and uncluttered detailing.
Volvo's continuing efforts in reducing exhaust emissions has resulted in the V40 D2 R-Design still qualifying for the 100% first year write-down allowance, even from April 2013 where the Government has changed the threshold from 110g/km to 95g/km. Because of the low CO2 emissions, the V40 D2 R-Design, as well V40 D2, are within the lowest BIK band for a conventionally engine vehicle, one band lower than its premium competitors. Benefit-in-Kind figures for the V40 D2 R-Design start from £47.11 for a 20% tax payer and from £94.22 for a 40% tax payer.
Coupled with an attractive start price, it is good news for fleet buyers who want low emissions, low fuel consumption, low tax payments and high levels of comfort and driving pleasure.
The V40 R-Design is available in two specification levels, R-Design and R-Design Lux. Prices start from £22,295 on the road for the V40 D2 R-Design, up to £31,390 for the V40 T5 R-Design Lux Nav Geartronic.
Production of the V40 R-Design started in November 2012 and first customer deliveries are expected to take place in February. All specification levels and the entire engine range is available to order now.
Just over 14,000 V40s are likely to be sold in the UK during 2013, of which 3,500 is expected to be R-Design.
The V40 R-Design is low, sleek and sporty, making it one of the most eye-catching Volvos ever. The five-door, five-seat hatchback has a low-roof and bonnet lines, but offers the functionality and practicality as any other Volvo.
For the first time on the V40, R-Design specifications can be ordered in the distinctive Rebel Blue, along with a choice of six other colours.
#SDADan

[@ieatleds]

I had a white one just like this as a company hire car for a few months, then I got a 1 Series BMW. The Volvo was so much better. Much more comfortable, better handling, more power, much more stylish. Thanks for the video, brings back good memories.

[@SDADanCars]

Yes you are right. Also Thanks for watching my videos 👍👌🙏

[@goggzf]

Just bought a r design t5 2019 today with 20k I've driven a lot of brands and models and it's amazing

[@bogdandinu503]

@@goggzf T5 was made between 2016 and 2018..

[@Rallew123]

I've had the volvo V40 2014 for 6 years, sold it and bought volvo s90 2020. After 3 months i sold it and bought volvo v40 R-design with max gear and functions. This car is out of this world in my opinion, very sporty.

[@SDADanCars]

Hehe 👍😁 It is great indeed

[@abdelll9737]

How much did you pay?

[@Rallew123]

@@abdelll9737 17.000 euros

[@blacgaz6419]

Love from South Africa🙂👌🏽 Great Review and a Happy New Year✨... Cheers 🥂

[@SDADanCars]

Happy new year my friend 🤗😘🙏🍾🥂

[@jamesparry5928]

Just bought a V40 T2 2.0 L petrol manual R design for my partner. Brilliant car. And I have the XC60 2.0 Diesel R design. Love it 😍 Thank you for the review from Wales, UK

[@aidanreilly5469]

I'm currently looking at a 2017 D4 V40. They look very clean and stylish.

[@jamesparry5928]

@@aidanreilly5469 They’re pretty small if you have children under 5 with the child seats etc.

[@JAMESFERNANDEZ]

As u can notice, he loves the car and when u love something u enjoy much more doing the review and for those watching it its also more enjoyable! Living in Bcn, not in Switzerland, otherwise I'll visit your stand auto definitely. By the way, 10 years warranty is amazing!!! Keep doing great!

[@SDADanCars]

Yes James I think the same, 10 years is crazy...good quality

[@gwgrote5]

SDA Dan Cars Excellent review. Thank you for taking the time to show us this Volvo. For some of you others who are making comments, Volvo doesn't sell all of their cars to everyone. Some countries certain models are not available. The XC40, XC60, XC90 (SUVs) are the US top sellers. I had a 2000 V40, which resembled a Saab wagon. I also had a Volvo S70 (sedan/saloon) which was the best car I've ever owned. As you can see with this V40 that Dan is reviewing, it is basically a 4 door C30, which was a fun car but Volvo didn't continue its production for very long. The C30 was a flashback to the 1971-73 Volvo 1800ES Wagon.

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks for watching my videos and for your support and feedback. 👍🙏👌

[@gwgrote5]

@@SDADanCars I love your enthusiasm. Also, showing us how you fit inside the car is very important. Not many "reviewers" do that. I'm very glad I stumbled across your channel. Best, Wade

[@CG-Bloxfruit]

I have the V40 CC (full Cross Country kit around the car and dual exhaust) in silver with black polished trim and mirrors . Leather seats/heated, looks amazing and the stero sound quality is outstanding . Very good quality

[@SDADanCars]

👍👌

[@veckyy]

I would buy ,v v40 ...so is better than concurency ?

[@bogdandinu503]

Hi! You have the standard stereo or Harman Kardon? Central speaker? Thanks!

[@CG-Bloxfruit]

@bogdandinu503 I believe it has the standard stero as it is nowhere mentioned what type is,but when I bought it, the dealer mentioned a few speakers around the car,more than in a standard set up

[@ws158]

I own a V70 2.4t 200hp from 2000. A real swedish Volvo.

[@SDADanCars]

Cool 👍👌

[@DanielGyimesi]

I drive this but a 2013 version. Its a manual with the d4 engine, the 4 cylinder one which sounds just awesome. Basically every option, only one button is blacked out in the center where in this video it says eco+. Its also keyless so i can open and close it and drive it without taking the key out of my pocket. This car is incredible to drive, responds well with its 400nm torque, handles amazingly even for a car that weighs about 1.5 tons, and is super smart.

[@cheekymonkey1701]

Have just purchased this car, and your review was very helpful, before I get behind the wheel. Thanks!

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks Steve for feedback 👍🙏Enjoy it it is super good and nice car

[@robiszi7932]

Great review! ...And one of the best small-mid cars ever made.

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks Robi 👍🙏

[@Mehdiandizzah]

Bought it today and its super comfortable and nice

[@SDADanCars]

Yes it is great 👍🙂

[@gefleigh4264]

I've just bought one,! and have noticed thanks to your video it's missing it's first aid kit,!

[@SDADanCars]

😪Sorry about that

[@gefleigh4264]

Not your fault Dan,the previous owner must have kept it ?

[@NiklazSchwarzschild]

Tolles Video Dan! Danke

[@SDADanCars]

Danke 🙏🤗

[@tweakabit3682]

A lot of "nice" and "I like that"s , obviously you like that car, every volvo owner knows that feeling. :) The "quite interesting line" at 6:17 which you like how they made it, is a hommage to the beautiful design of the Volvo P1800. Nice review.

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks for feedback 👍🙏🙂

[@monooo5918]

I have v40 d2 momentum from 2014 for me is nice car👍

[@SDADanCars]

Great choice 👌👍

[@nicolastorresgiraldo7240]

Good review. However you dont have to put the key inside of the hey slot. As long as its in range. So if u have it on your pocket you can still drive the car.0

[@SDADanCars]

Yes 👌👍

[@SuperMrBentley]

I remember that my 2004 mondeo ghia had that windshield electric defrost, a car ahead of its time i loved it

[@SDADanCars]

Yes right 👍

[@madforit7911]

I had a Ford Orion ghia 1989 with front screen defrost the same

[@spammodump]

I was told Ford patented the idea.

[@SebastianKaczorowski]

you said nice so many times, it must be really cool and super nice :)

[@SDADanCars]

Yes I know ....i should try to talk less 🙂🙂

[@SebastianKaczorowski]

@@SDADanCars don't worry about it. I really like r-design as well :)

[@SDADanCars]

🙂👍

[@hamidalal778]

Nice car and very nice review with you

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks you Hamid 🙏👍

[@hamidalal778]

@@SDADanCars you welcome my Friend

[@SDADanCars]

😉👍

[@anonymousrealist2551]

Good Job. One of the best reviews.

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks my friend really appreciate your feedback 👍 🙏🙂

[@alexandrewebster1075]

Nice video bro

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks 🙏🤗

[@starfireworks2087]

Great car indeed. This is my 3rd one😁

[@SDADanCars]

Great 👍👌

[@nmfl100]

nice overview - I'm getting one of these soon! love it. I don't think the boot is big, though - it's only 330 L. Also, the seats are leather and suede, not alcantara.

[@SDADanCars]

Yes right 👍 Thanks for feedback 🙏it is a super nice car

[@nmfl100]

@@SDADanCars I've now owned a V40 for 3 months - the same as in your review but with 17 inch wheels. It's a great car, drives great, very comfortable and built like a tank. I love it.

[@IDK123LOL]

Nice is beautiful 👍🏽👍🏽

[@SDADanCars]

🙂👍🙏

[@gamalharon19]

Can you review volvo 2014 V40-D2 please I want to pay it thank you 🎉

[@bogdandinu503]

Thinking to buy a 2019 T3 Automatic, R-Design, the prices are quite tempting at this moment. Anything in particular to look for? I mean well nown issues or something.. Thanks a lot!!

[@Bartik21]

Thank U so much for this detailed inspection (overview) of this beautiful car and for your great videos on KZbin. I really appreciate it man! 👍 U R doing great job. Btw, I felt in love with this V40 and I really think about buying it next year for myself because I need small hatchback for drive to my job and for occasional driving on highway and roads around cities. I think about this year 2019, R design packet, with T3 motor and with automatic transmission. What do you think, it is good choice? Thanks for your opinion and have a nice day. 😎

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks for feedback my friend 🙏👍I think it is a great car and you will like it. Also reliable

[@marcelomendes5444]

Nice vídeo and car!

[@SDADanCars]

👍Thanks

[@burningmanmike]

The windshield wiper spray nozzles would have been better if placed to shoot from under the hood. It would have made for a smoother cleaner look. No other complaints. Well done Volvo.

[@SDADanCars]

Yes 👍Thanks

[@ycdcherokee]

I drove mercedes a200, bmw 116 and 320 and too many other brand cars so far. Now i have volvo v40 inscription and i guess i will not buy other brands any more. I felt in love with this car. More i drive this car more i love this car.

[@SDADanCars]

Yes Volvo make great cars 👍👍

[@theresehammer7863]

I feel very sad because my dad had a vovlo v40 rdesign it was my Favorite car but later on we both crashed in it but it was very safe but still i miss it very much but dad and me are ok 👌👌

[@SDADanCars]

Important is to be healthy ..the car you can buy again in future.👍👍

[@adriannazd12]

My car, just diferent colour. One of the best I ever had.

[@hikouki2]

Nice video ane super super cool car!! I subscribe you from Japan.

[@SDADanCars]

Thank you 🙏👍

[@vanatos1]

I reply u from Malaysia こんにちは

[@hikouki2]

@@vanatos1 こんにちは！返信ありがとう。

[@erkkivvoltizz725]

I think he really likes the car

[@SDADanCars]

👍

[@xSrxentoo]

Wow I like this car so much!

[@SDADanCars]

🙂👍

[@cobalt8421]

i am planning to buy one of these or a s60 both from 2017, v40 rdesign or s60 summum but i can't decide wich one ? any advice ?

[@SDADanCars]

Depend on your needs… both are fine cars … better go test both and see what you like

[@mikewoxx1881]

Odličan video 👍

[@SDADanCars]

👍🙂🙏

[@Osamaarabi-2600]

I would like to know where is the place of AD blue in this car?

[@scootcha]

Good video! if you don't mind, I have one small piece of advice: you tend to ramble over and over again about the same topic. We don't need to hear over and over again what the windshield defroster does, and how much you like it. If you remove all of this filler, your video would probably be 15 minutes long.

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks for feedback 🙏👍I will keep in mind and try to improve it

[@rollinggnome]

I bet this gentleman kisses the V40 when no-one is watching....❤

[@SDADanCars]

😁👍

[@cyrustrentuk2797]

Great video

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks Andy 👍🙏

[@MrAzzywazzy]

cant wait to get this! 😍

[@SDADanCars]

👌👍

[@carloschaves8708]

Nice, my next car

[@rogeriosdeoliveira2140]

Congratulations from São Paulo -SP Brasil 🇧🇷

[@SDADanCars]

Hi Rogerio, Thanks for watching my videos. 👍👌

[@stevejamesf2610]

Have got a 2 year old Volvo V40 T2 R Design exactly like this with a major gearbox fault. Been in the workshop six weeks. pray you don't have a problem with your Volvo because they are a nightmare to deal with. Wouldn't buy another one.

[@SDADanCars]

It is happend sometimes.Hope you will fix tour probleme 👍

[@veckyy]

The car (volvo v40) is loking beutifull ...better than Mercedes A klass...

[@SDADanCars]

🙏👌👍

[@markosteiner5264]

Really nice video but I can’t understand at all. But it is ok he is not native english speaking but so sympathetic

[@SDADanCars]

😁🙏👍

[@WinkelHoof]

New? The facelift is from 2016 and the V40 model from 2012= 7 years. But nice video. 😉

[@SDADanCars]

Maybe R Design is new 😋 Anyway it is last v40 on the market so is kind of new 😊👍

[@WinkelHoof]

SDA Dan Cars The R-design trim was launched early 2013. At least here in Sweden. I have a V40 myself. But your right about this is one of the last V40’s out there on the market. 😀😊

[@AliMuhsen-bw9iz]

Good car

[@ElectricalNoises]

I just noticed the handbrake is in the same position in both righthand and lefthand versions of the car. Strange.

[@SDADanCars]

Yes 👍

[@drmickmr6812]

Very nice! Which is the name of the color?

[@SDADanCars]

I don't remember 🙄🤔

[@drmickmr6812]

@@SDADanCars thank you anyway! I've found the name on the windscreen, is "osmium grey"

[@manu895e]

My car 🙃 D4 r-design rebel blue

[@SDADanCars]

Cool👍

[@charliebowen182]

Super nice review

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks Charlie 🙏👍

[@AliMuhsen-bw9iz]

Gutes Auto

[@SDADanCars]

Yea 👍

[@SuperKrzysiek1981]

please do test drive;)

[@SDADanCars]

I will try my best 👍👌

[@Papaleiko]

Swedish flag is missing on the right side seat :(

[@bruceli166888]

i like T5R

[@SDADanCars]

👍

[@spectrum.s4503]

VOLVO😍

[@Michal_1977]

why didn't You show us what's under the hood ? I would like to see the engine :) or... mayby there is some kind of ford, renault, mitsubishi engine? ;)

[@SDADanCars]

Thanks for feedback, I will do another video and I will show you under the hood 👍

[@aadi8568]

I think the engine is by volvo, but i am unsure

[@InkosiCheetah]

2.0L engine originally made by Volvo :) (4 year late response haha) Edit: Looked a bit further in the video. This is a 1.5L engine so I think it is most likely french made by Peugeot. So not originally made by Volvo. I have a 2017 model Volvo V40 T2 and that one has a 2.0L engine 122hp. Same engine as the T8 models. But the T8 engines has more effect, that's mostly because of the twin turbo and ofc the supercharger. There is a small turbo in the T2, but doesn't do much effect. The T8 has also that extra one hundred horse power due to the electric motor.

[@bogdandinu503]

@@InkosiCheetah First, T2 and T8 have absolutely nothing to do with eachother, the only similarity is that both are 2.0 but all the internal are completely different. Second, the 1.5 (T3) is 100% made by Volvo, they never used engines made by Peugeot. On the early V40's (2012-2015) they used a 1.6 engine which was made by Ford.

[@jasper_north]

You say super

[@SDADanCars]

👍👌

[@jasper_north]

SDA Dan Cars lol

[@martyboy4386]

Een my country, my seester number one pros ti tuta.

[@SDADanCars]

👍

[@MrTwinkie797]

I had a white V40 CC with a D3 for a couple of months and then I bought a red non-CC D4.

[@AminNazari666]

wow you got a ton of money!

[@MrKeepitup83]

I think you can find front window defroster on Ford Mondeos from 2009. Cause my work collegue had one with the defroster upfront. The window had small holes all over.

[@SDADanCars]

Aha cool ....Thanks for the info. Also Thanks for watching my videos. 👍🙏

[@benaylott2013]

Think ford & Volvo are among the few of automotive manufacturers to include defrosting windscreens as standard on most of their cars.

[@marlenerodriguez779]

Is this sold in the USA?? I don’t see it

[@SDADanCars]

I dont know sure Marlene...🤔🤔 call Volvo and ask..

[@kamalikiindiazi6441]

I was waiting for engine specs. So disappointed.

[@SDADanCars]

Yes it was an old video ...not so good quality 😪

[@Lizpig]

New Volvo V40 R-Design 2019 Review Interior Exterior

[@SDADanCars]

🙂👍

[@GabrielSkolderblad]

Is there anything that is not "super nice"? :P

[@SDADanCars]

My Review is not super nice 😣

[@InkosiCheetah]

7:29 "V60" 🙈

[@lfcmarkeb7124]

too much time wasted on taking about stitching and seats etc rather than more detailed info on the technical info

[@SDADanCars]

Agree 👍

[@Marc-xy7vw]

How much does the R-design cost to install?

[@SDADanCars]

Good question 🤔

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

Instead of constantly saying super cool, it would have been good to mention that the vehicle costs at least 50% too much and is completely out of date. What is this small and slow display and infotainment system? And the controls are absolutely not self-explanatory. The second seal on the doors has also been omitted, which will contribute to audible driving. And the steering wheel just looks terrible. This is no comparison to my BMW 1 Series F40 which only cost me 40k euros new, fully equipped and with 178bhp!

[@lil_edder3292]

radiosistem :DF

[@EminBastea]

Your english is so "romanian"

[@SDADanCars]

👍👍👌

[@lexchirita]

Iz best!

[@eacorion]

1:15 these lines are SHIT when you are driving at night!! And yes you‘ll find it in other cars, for example Ford Mondeo...

[@s.k.4132]

You see these fine lines at night, that is correct. But it doesn't give me any problems with vision. I drive a lot at night and I don't mind.

[@eacorion]

@@s.k.4132 I assume you don't need glasses

[@s.k.4132]

@@eacorion I do not wear glasses, but my wife does and we both drive the car. But I just read a few entries in the internet about it, the feeling seems to be extremely individual.

[@eacorion]

@@s.k.4132 Ya it is highly individual. I get easier distracted by light at so thats nothing for me. I friend of mine had a new Mondeo with that technology. Don't get me wrong on the function, that's pretty neat. But the lines are highly visible.

[@jet_man]

Production of V40 is over and now it’s not possible buy this car :( i have lost few months.

[@SDADanCars]

😥

[@heshammuhammed5744]

No v40 2020? And does this led to an increase in previous v40 prices?

[@Vecilijus]

jet man I just seen 2020 V40 selling in Austria. WHO said production is over? 🤔🤔🤓

[@jet_man]

Vecilijus Volvo said that production of V40 is over.

[@Vecilijus]

jet man Well, just the other day I was looking at V40 from JUNE 2020 🤷🏼‍♂️ 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@lexchirita]

Moamă ce ingliș!

[@SDADanCars]

👍

[@Didi-29]

scheiss englisch. machs besser auf deutsch

[@Invenery]

Any other word in your vocabulary other than "super" ffs

[@tigertiger5955]

V40 Is to small

[@nmfl100]

I'm in a family of three and it's more than adequate. It's only small if you have 2 or more kids or like to travel with lots of bags.

[@imeprezime9280]

Almost the same as 2013 model. Only euro 5 engines are much better than euro 6.

[@btoleski]

Old car overpriced

[@SDADanCars]

👌

[@nmfl100]

What do you mean? This is still better than a petrol 1 Series in many ways, and much cheaper.