Starting at just $24,365, the 2008 Volvo S40 is a sleek and sporty vehicle that is great for everyone from the soccer mom to the socialite on the go. It doesn’t look like any other car on the road, thanks to its contemporary Scandinavian design.

Besides looking cool, the ‘08 S40 is packed with features that are as innovative as they are useful. For example, the car allows drivers to operate the vehicle without actually inserting a key into the ignition. This is a handy feature for those who like their manicures but hate having to wait for their nails to dry. Suddenly, drivers no longer have to dig through their purses to get to their keys, as long as it’s somewhere on the person the car is good to go.

Besides that, the ’08 S40 sports intuitive controls that give the owner superior comfort. The free floating center console adds to the unique design of the car, proving that it’s not just pretty on the outside but on the inside as well. The Dynaudio sound system is among the best in the audio industry and the Volvo Navigation System (VNS) ensures that nobody gets lost on the way to Grandma’s house.

There are various engine options for this year’s S40 that owners can choose from. To be sure, none of them disappoint. Buyers can customize the engine so that it has four or five cylinders and up to 227 horsepower.

One of the coolest features that drivers can add on is the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS). For only an additional $695, drivers can be treated to rear facing digital cameras that connects to a discreet speaker that beeps as a vehicle enters the blind spot of the 2008 Volvo S40.