A mid-life upgrade to the Volvo S40/V50 is aimed at sharpening the competitive edge of the cars in relation to younger drivers.
In style detail terms the S40 moves closer to the Volvo S80 while the revised V50 is more like the new Volvo V70.
The just-announced revisions include tackling weaknesses identified by customers, for instance when it comes to interior storage space. An all-new design of the centre console and the door inside panels, for instance, has increased storage capacity.
In the drivelines, the T5 engine gets a performance hike of 10 horsepower, giving an output of 230 hp. BB.
