Swedish hatch: The Volvo V40, the marque's first five-door hatch in 20 years.

Sleek design: V40 bodyshell is long and lean, and a feature is a small bodyside flick that harks back to the P1800 of the 1960s.

Classic look: The V40's exterior is unmistakably Volvo.

Interior design: A feature of the V40's interior is this new digital instrument cluster which will soon be a part of all Volvo products.

Design cues: Volvo makes much of the V40's rising waistline and what it calls the 'P1800 hook' which links the car's shoulder with its rear door's upper shutline.

Coupe look: The new Volvo five-door V40 has the appearance of something more sporting.

Familiar interior: Best seats and best ergonomics in the business in the Volvo V40.