Volvo XC40 launched at ₹39.9 lakhs (ex-showroom)

The Volvo XC40 has been launched at ₹39.9 lakhs (ex-showroom). This is an introductory price. The SUV will be a new chapter for Volvo in India. This is Volvo’s entry level SUV in India. Volvo has been aggressive in launching new products here. The XC90 was the first modern SUV, followed by the XC60 and now the XC40 is here. This SUV is derived from the 40.1 concept of Volvo.

The Volvo XC40 takes a leap in offering high levels of safety and is considered the safest in its category. The new XC40 is the first model to be built on a new modular vehicle architecture (CMA), which will underpin all other upcoming cars in the 40 Series, including electric vehicles. Co-developed within Geely, CMA provides the company with the necessary economies of scale and hence is expected to be priced competitively. The vehicle also takes a lot of inspiration from its elder sibling – the XC90.

At the unveil, Volvo Car India Managing Director Charles Frump said, “The launch of XC40 and our aggressive dealer expansion of one new dealer per month this year are the key success factors in achieving our ambition of doubling segment share by 2020.”

Volvo XC40 India Price

The Volvo XC40 SUV will be competing with the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3 and BMW X1. It will however be more affordable. The XC40 price in India will be somewhere between Rs.37 lakhs and Rs. 45 lakhs.

 It looks strikingly similar from the front and also the rear. However, the XC40 is more sportier. The side looks compact and trendy. The funky alloy wheels also add a lot of glam factor. The overall design is boxy but very stylish. Sizewise, it is similar to the current XC60. The interiors of the XC40 are also quite futuristic. They are somewhat simialr to the XC90, with the vertically mounted touchscreen, The streering wheel also is typical Volvo one and has a lot of controls on it.

Volvo XC40 Interior

The interiors of the XC40 are similar to the XC90. This SUV takes a new approach to storage spaces in the car. There is more functional storage space in the doors and under the seats, a special space for phones including inductive charging, a fold-out hook for small bags and also a removable waste bin in the tunnel console, which is unique. There is also a vertical touchscreen infotainment system. The vehicle is pretty spacious and will provide high levels of comfort to passengers as well.

Volvo XC40 Specifications

The Volvo XC40 comes with a T5 petrol engine. There will also be a D4 diesel engine in the portfolio.  An electric version also will be internationally available, though an India debut is unlikely for it, anytime soon. This front wheel drive SUV will have a 7speed automatic transmission and will also get an all wheel drive option. The transmission is a regular automatic and not a dual clutch system.

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Volvo XC40 Exterior

The Volvo XC40 is based on the Concept 40.1. It is a contemporary design and borrows styling cues from the XC90, for example the Thor Hammer inspired headlamps which have LED daytime running lights. The front has a prominent grille with a Volvo logo. The bonnet is also well-sculpted.  The SUV has a two-tone colour effect with a blackened roof. The XC40 has smooth flowing lines that make it look good.  Dimensionally it is simliar to the Volvo XC60.

Volvo XC40 Technology 

In terms of technology, the XC40 brings the award-winning safety, connectivity and infotainment technologies known from the new 90 and 60 Series cars to the small SUV segment. Like its larger siblings, the XC40 highlights the transformational effect of these new, in-house developed technologies on brand and profitability. These technologies make the XC40 one of the best-equipped small premium SUVs. Safety and driver assistance features on the XC40 include Volvo Cars’ Pilot Assist system, City Safety, Run-off Road protection and mitigation, Cross Traffic alert with brake support and the 360° Camera that helps drivers manoeuvre their car into tight parking spaces.

Volvo XC40 Competiton

The Volvo XC40 will compete with BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The XC40 is a very competitive product and Volvo would want to drive good sales number with this SUV.