Energy-absorbing Frontal Structure

In a frontal collision the patented frontal structure with its sizeable deformation zones in different kinds of steel will yield to help absorb crash energy.

Energy-absorbing Frontal Structure Volvo S40

In developing this Volvo's protective qualities, we have focused on frontal collisions at both higher speeds and with heavier vehicles. The compact power train is designed to help optimise deformation—all main components in the engine bay have their own predetermined positions to help keep components outside the cabin.