Volvo's first ever small SUV to be launched in June
Volvo will launch its first-ever small SUV, the Volvo XC40, in India next month i.e. June 2018. The XC40 will be the third SUV in the company's India portfolio, it will join the mid-level Volvo XC60 and high-end Volvo XC90 to complete the SUV trifecta. In India, the XC40 will take on the likes of BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. Here's more.
The XC40 borrows styling statements from its elder siblings
The 5-seater XC40 sports a massive front grille and iconic "Thor hammer" LED headlights. On the rear, you get L-shaped LED tail lights and twin-chrome exhausts. You can spot similar exteriors on the XC60 and XC90 as well.
XC40's infotainment system gets support for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Inside, the XC40 offers a 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You also get a three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, leather upholstery, under-seat trays, a small bin for waste paper and extra storage space under the armrest. Further, the XC40 offers standard boot space of 460 liters which can be expanded to 1,336 liters by folding the rear seats.
Under the hood
The Volvo XC40 will be offered in two engine options. The D4 XC40 will come with a 2-liter diesel with 190 bhp while the T5 petrol will get a 2-liter engine which can generate 247 bhp of power. Notably, both these engines will come mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox with All Wheel Drive (AWD) being a standard feature on both the variants.
The XC40 packs a ton of safety features
Volvo cars are known to be high on passenger safety and the Swedish automobile maker has made no exceptions with its XC40 SUV. The car includes cross-traffic alert, auto-brakes, a 360-degree camera and will also get a semi-autonomous pilot assist system.
The car is built on new Compact Modular Architecture platform
The Volvo XC40 is built on the company's new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform. Hence, it will be a Completely built unit (CBU) and not be assembled in India. This will cause the car to be priced at just over Rs. 35 lakh, making it slightly more expensive than its segment rivals such as BMW X1 and Audi Q3.
