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The Volvo S40 2.4i ($24,240) and V50 2.4i ($26,690) use a five-cylinder engine making 168 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque at 4400 rpm, on premium fuel. The S40 2.4i comes standard with a five-speed manual, and an optional five-speed automatic transmission called the Geartronic with an Auto-Stick that allows clutchless manual shifting. The V50 2.4i has the five-speed Geartronic as standard equipment.Standard equipment includes air conditioning and power windows and door locks, cruise control, leather steering wheel with audio controls, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, 16-inch alloy wheels, remote entry, in-dash CD system, theft-deterrent system and two cup holders in the center tunnel console and two in the rear seat armrest. The Select option package (S40 $1,975; V50 $2,025) includes an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, power tilt/slide sunroof, a premium Dolby Pro-Logic surround sound stereo system with six-disc in-dash CD changer and 12 speakers, a trip computer, simulated wood inlays, and for 2007, auxiliary input and MP3 capability. The Sport option package ($875) includes Dynamic suspension, and sport alloy wheels. A Climate package ($675) includes rain-sensor wipers, heated front seats, and headlamp washers. Stand-alone options include a variety of metallic paints, five-speed automatic for the S40 ($1,250), leather seating surfaces ($1,200), dual integrated child booster seats ($300) for the V50, and Sirius satellite radio ($295). New for 2007 is a Body Styling package ($1,195) with front, rear and trunk-mounted spoilers, side skirts and lower door edge molding. The S40 T5 ($28,390) and V50 T5 ($29,590) use a slightly larger 2.5-liter turbocharged version of the engine, making 218 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque over the wide range of 1500 to 4800 rpm. The T5 adds as standard equipment fog lights, a power driver's seat, leather gearshift knob, and trip computer. Standard are 16-inch alloy wheels; 17-inch alloys are optional. For 2007 both models come standard with the five-speed Geartronic automatic, which replaces the six-speed manual transmission. Option packages for the T5 include a Premium package (S40 $2,350; V50 $2,395) with a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, leather seating surfaces, eight-way power adjustable passenger seat with lumbar support, and memory for the power driver seat. For 2007 the Premium package adds an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and Homelink transmitter. The appropriately named Dynamic Trim package ($1,995) increases the dynamics and the dynamic look of this model with a front chin spoiler, rear lower valance spoiler, trunk-mounted spoiler, side skirts, and 17-inch Scotia alloy wheels. For 2007 Volvo adds the Dynamic suspension to this package along with a sport steering wheel and gearshift knob. The Audio package ($895) includes a 325-watt Dolby Pro-Logic II surround sound system with 12 speakers and an in-dash six-disc CD player. A Climate package ($675) includes rain-sensor wipers, heated front seats, and headlamp washers. Stand-alone options are similar to the base car's except for the notable additions of bi-xenon headlamps ($700), DVD-based navigation system ($2,120). New stand-alone options for 2007 include Sirius satellite radio ($295), keyless drive ($450) and 17-inch Zaurak ($1,495) and Sagitta wheels ($550). The S40 T5 AWD ($28,990) and V50 T5 AWD ($30,190) feature an electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system. T5 models come standard with a six-speed manual; the five-speed Geartronic automatic is optional ($1,250). The same packages and stand-alone options as above are available. Safety is a top priority at Volvo, and all S40 sedan and V50 wagon models come with side curtain and side-impact airbags, projector-type headlamps, a rear fog light, and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution. The addition of Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) for the 2007 models adds some peace of mind to w
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