The all-new XC40 made its world debut in Milan, Italy last year and it has finally been launched in India at a highly aggressive pricing with much anticipating resting on its shoulders.
The smallest SUV from the brand competes against the likes of usual nemesis like Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3, Range Rover Evoque and BMW X1. Here is everything you need to know about the smallest Volvo from Indian buyers’ perspective:
Already previewed through 40.1 and 40.2 concepts, it was only logical that the XC40’s new design language had been derived from them partially and resembled that of XC60 and flagship XC90. Underneath the body, you could find the Swedish brand’s new modular CMA architecture co-developed with Volvo’s Chinese owner Geely.
It also means the XC40 will be brought into India as a full import, at least initially, as the assembly facility in Karnataka has so far been prepared for SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) platform only. Currently, XC90 is assembled there and it will be followed by S90 soon.
Geely takes advantage of its ownership in Volvo and tries to make a breakthrough with Lynk & Co. Volvo banks on the different interior choices of the XC40 while saying that it will have variety of colour options. However, there is only one trim on offer for India.
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It has a “distinctive car for a distinctive driver” within the brand’s SUV lineup and is claimed to bring vibrancy, individuality and playfulness the segment currently lacks globally. According to Volvo, the most expressive model in the portfolio is designed to reflect the outgoing personalities of its drivers.
Engine | 2.0L four-cylinder D4 diesel / 2.0L five-cylinder D5 turbo petrol (later) |
Power | 190 hp / 247 hp |
Torque | 400 Nm / 350 Nm |
Transmission | Eight-Speed Automatic |
Drive | All Wheel Drive system standard |
For India, the single engine option is the familiar 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel D4 engine making 190 hp and 400 Nm. The D4 diesel is coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission delivering power to all four wheels as standard.
A 2.0-litre five-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor in the top-spec D5 variant making 247 hp and 350 Nm could join later. Or perhaps Volvo could opt for the 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid D3 mill delivering 250 ponies with front-wheel drive configuration.
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Volvo XC40 D4 Diesel | R-Design |
With packed features, the XC40 D4 diesel is offered in R-Design version before the possible arrival of First Edition with addition of more features seeing the response of young luxury vehicle buyers the brand is targetting at.
2018 Volvo XC40 Top Features |
1. 12.3-inch TFT instrument panel |
2. 9.0-inch infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
3. World’s first air-ventilated and dashboard mounted sub-woofer |
4. Pilot Assist, City Safety and Run-off Road protection and mitigation |
5. Cross Traffic Alert with Brake Support and 360-degree camera |
6. Thor’s Hammer LED Daytime Running Lights |
7. Wide range of colour combination |
As for the interior colour choices, the XC40 gets unique upholstery and a range of new and distinctive trims and materials as the R-Design sticks by more dynamic and premium feel.
Smartphones can be stored in a special space with inductive charging and comes connected to the infotainment using Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. To allow more functional storage space, Volvo moved speakers from doors and created the world’s first air-ventilated and dashboard mounted sub-woofer. Thus, the traditional speaker space in the door compartment can be used to store a laptop and a tablet or a couple of water bottles.
Due to the clever tunnel console, beneath the armrest there is a large enough area for a tissue box while a removable bin helps in discarding and quickly getting rid of waste. The packed safety features include Pilot Assist, City Safety, Run-off Road protection and mitigation, Cross Traffic Alert with Brake Support and 360-degree camera among others.
Volvo says the new XC40 is one of the best-equipped small premium SUVs on the market and we cannot argue against it. Volvo expects to have sustained double digit growth in India with the arrival of the XC40.
2018 Volvo XC40 India Price | Rs. 39.90 lakh (ex-showroom) |
Given the aggressive price even for full imports from Volvo, the pricing has been well made for the XC40 at a highly competitive Rs. 39.90 lakh (ex-showroom introductory, pan India) for the R-Design single trim.
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