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Hey guys just saw an article of Volvo V40, which is a safety cocoon.
Packed with futuristic technologies.
The all-new Volvo V40 possesses some high-tech features, including the world's first pedestrian airbag system.
The five-door, five-seater sibling to the Volvo C30 features (as standard)
front bumper sensors that register the physical contact between the car and
a pedestrian.
When impact occurs, a section of the bonnet (closest to the windscreen) is
released and elevated by the deployment of the airbag.
The inflated airbag covers the area under the raised bonnet, around one-third
of the windscreen as well as the lower section of the A-pillar.
The system is designed to help to reduce the severity of pedestrian injuries.
All New Volvo V40
City Safety technology (active at speeds up to 50 km/h)
Crumple Zones
Park Assist Pilot Cross Traffic Alert
Pedestrian Safety Airbag, First of its Kind.
Lane Keeping Aid
Automatic Brakes:
The system is coupled with Pedestrian Detection technology that can detect
if a pedestrian steps out into the road in front of the car.
If the driver is unable to respond in time, the car automatically activates the brakes.
Front bumper sensors that register the physical contact between the car and pedestrian
Panaromic Roof:
Chassis Settings for Sporty Drive:
The chassis has been designed to offer "a responsive, agile and connected driving experience."
The rigid body and low center of gravity reportedly promote an alert, quick-
responding character that focuses on the driving experience, yet without compromising the comfort of the ride.
The rear monotube dampers feature compression and return damping via the same valve.
This gives shorter, faster fluid flow, which in turn means that the damper responds more quickly.
In the Sport chassis setting, the car is lowered 10 mm (0.4 in) compared with
the Dynamic chassis. Springs and shock absorbers have a firmer setting,
resulting in a responsive drive with full control.
Source: Gizmag
Packed with futuristic technologies.
The all-new Volvo V40 possesses some high-tech features, including the world's first pedestrian airbag system.
The five-door, five-seater sibling to the Volvo C30 features (as standard)
front bumper sensors that register the physical contact between the car and
a pedestrian.
When impact occurs, a section of the bonnet (closest to the windscreen) is
released and elevated by the deployment of the airbag.
The inflated airbag covers the area under the raised bonnet, around one-third
of the windscreen as well as the lower section of the A-pillar.
The system is designed to help to reduce the severity of pedestrian injuries.
All New Volvo V40
City Safety technology (active at speeds up to 50 km/h)
Crumple Zones
Park Assist Pilot Cross Traffic Alert
Pedestrian Safety Airbag, First of its Kind.
Lane Keeping Aid
Automatic Brakes:
The system is coupled with Pedestrian Detection technology that can detect
if a pedestrian steps out into the road in front of the car.
If the driver is unable to respond in time, the car automatically activates the brakes.
Front bumper sensors that register the physical contact between the car and pedestrian
Panaromic Roof:
Chassis Settings for Sporty Drive:
The chassis has been designed to offer "a responsive, agile and connected driving experience."
The rigid body and low center of gravity reportedly promote an alert, quick-
responding character that focuses on the driving experience, yet without compromising the comfort of the ride.
The rear monotube dampers feature compression and return damping via the same valve.
This gives shorter, faster fluid flow, which in turn means that the damper responds more quickly.
In the Sport chassis setting, the car is lowered 10 mm (0.4 in) compared with
the Dynamic chassis. Springs and shock absorbers have a firmer setting,
resulting in a responsive drive with full control.
Source: Gizmag
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