A new version of Volvo V40 is about surface. The original car bearing the V40 name was a station-wagon model launched in the mid 90s, which later evolved into the V50, but the new V40 was rumored to be a quite different type of car. Now, with the release of this official teaser from the Swedish manufacturer, it seems like those rumors were actually right as that veil definitely doesn’t seem to conceal an estate car. The new V40 seems to be a 5-door hatchback that should end up being positioned in the Volvo range right below the S60/V60 line, replacing both the S40 sedan and the aforementioned V50. However, the new model is set to make its official debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, that will take place as usual in March.

In a recent interview with business and financial newspaper Dagens Industri, Volvo Car Corporation’s President and Chief Executive, Mr. Stefan Jacoby, revealed that the definitive name of the model will be V40, ending speculations that the car was going to be named V30. The model will compete in a segment where the likes of Audi A3, Mercedes A-Class and the revamped BMW 1-Series will represent the most fierce competition.

The new V40 will then try to succeed where the C30 failed, but its approach to the challenge will be completely different, with 5 doors rather than 3 and more space for both passengers and luggage. Mr. Jacoby did not rule out the possibility of a three-box configuration of the V40, confirming that the production of the model should be ready to start in May 2012.

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