Cutting-edge design, innovative driver support technologies, class-leading safety - including the world-first Pedestrian Airbag - and a dynamic driving experience: the All-New Volvo V40 is designed around you.

Starting at just $34,990 and with free scheduled servicing for three years / 60,000kms, the All-New Volvo V40 has just raised the bar in the premium hatchback market in Australia.

"The All-New Volvo V40 is a car that offers extraordinary value for money, class-leading safety attributes, worldfirst innovations, a stunning design and a truly dynamic drive," said Matt Braid, Managing Director, Volvo Car Australia.

"Combine the incredibly sharp opening price point with the free scheduled servicing as standard, and we think it's an extremely compelling offering to potential customers in what is going to be an exciting segment to watch."

Volvo Car Group expects to sell 90,000 units per year of the All-New Volvo V40, with 85 percent of the total volume going to European customers. The largest individual markets are the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden,

France, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, China, Switzerland and Australia.

The All-New Volvo V40 was first revealed at a press conference at the Geneva Motorshow in March 2012. The V40 is built at Volvo Car Group's production plant in Ghent, Belgium.

For further information please contact:

Oliver Peagam
Public Affairs Manager
Volvo Car Australia
T: 02 9020 1613
M: 0408 691 017
E: opeagam@volvocars.com