The 2010 S40 continues to excel in Volvo's virtues of safety, design, performance and technology. Changes for 2010 make the trio of S40 models even more attractive to compact sport sedan shoppers.

The S40 2.4i receives standard Electronic Climate Control and a leather gearshift lever with aluminum inlay. A five-speed manual transmission is now standard while the five-speed "geartronic" automatic becomes optional.

The five-speed "Geartronic" automatic remains standard on the front-drive S40 T5 and becomes optional on the T5 AWD. Both T5 models have standard 17-inch "Serapis" alloy wheels while 18-inch "Midir" diamond-cut alloys are optional on the front-drive T5.

A new Preferred Package includes a power glass moonroof, power front passenger's seat and Keyless Drive. The Climate Package gains an Interior Air Quality System and humidity sensor for the Electronic Climate Control. Sirius satellite radio becomes optional on the S40 2.4i and is included with the renamed Multimedia Package for the T5 models. Volvo's DVD-based navigation system, previously optional only on T5s, is now available on the 2.4i as well.

A choice of powerplants gives S40 models distinct characters. The normally aspirated 5-cylinder engine produces 168-horsepower to motivate the S40 2.4i. Boosting the fun factor, output for the S40 T5 high-pressure turbocharged engine is a lively 227 horsepower. The added traction and security of electronically controlled all-wheel drive is fitted to the T5 AWD model.