The arrival of the XC40 means that for the first time in its history, Volvo Cars has three new, globally available SUVs in what is the fastest growing segment of the automotive market, paving the way for further growth in terms of sales and profitability.<\/p>\n
The new XC40 is the first model on Volvo Cars\u2019 new modular vehicle architecture (CMA), which will underpin all other upcoming cars in the 40 Series including fully electrified vehicles. Co-developed within Geely, CMA provides the company with the necessary economies of scale for this segment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe XC40 is our first entry in the small SUV segment, broadening the appeal of the Volvo brand and moving it in a new direction,\u201d said H\u00e5kan Samuelsson, president and chief executive. \u201cIt represents a fresh, creative and distinctive new member of the Volvo line-up. So it only feels natural to reveal the XC40 here in Milan, a buzzing European hotspot for fashion, art, design and lifestyle.\u201d<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
These technologies make the XC40 one of the best-equipped small premium SUVs on the market. Safety and driver assistance features on the XC40 include Volvo Cars\u2019 Pilot Assist system, City Safety, Run-off Road protection and mitigation, Cross Traffic alert with brake support and the 360\u00b0 Camera that helps drivers manoeuvre their car into tight parking spaces.<\/p>\n
The XC40 also offers a radically new approach to storage inside the car. Ingenious interior design provides XC40 drivers with, among other things, 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 a removable waste bin in the tunnel console.<\/p>\n
From start of production, the XC40 will be available with a T5 petrol four-cylinder Drive-E powertrain. Further powertrain options, including a hybridised as well as a pure electric version, will be added later. The XC40 will also be the first Volvo model to be available with Volvo Cars\u2019 new 3-cylinder engine.<\/p>\n
Production of the new XC40 starts in Volvo Cars\u2019 plant in Ghent, Belgium in November and it will be available in the Middle East as of January 2018.<\/p>\n
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