The Volvo XC40 was revealed live today on Volvo Cars Facebook (you can review the presentation here). It is the first model to debut the new modular platform for compact vehicles from the Swedish brand: CMA – Compact Modular Architecture. This platform, developed in partnership with Geely, will be used by the 40 series models and can serve as a basis for 100% electric models.
For the first time Volvo has in its range three new SUVs (XC40, XC60, XC90) a proof that this segment is increasingly important for manufacturers and that Volvo, which is making the biggest product offensive in its history , do not want to miss this precious race.
Håkan Samuelsson - President Volvo Cars"The XC40 represents our entry into the small SUV segment, broadening the Volvo offering and taking us in a new direction."
Care by Volvo
Volvo is more than launching a new model. The Swedish brand wants to revolutionize the way we use cars.
“Owning a mobile phone is as easy and transparent as having a mobile phone”. This is how Volvo introduces the new Care by Volvo service, available from today in selected markets (Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, UK, Sweden and Norway). Care by Volvo will be available in Portugal in 2018.
Through a subscription, Volvo customers can enjoy the following services: Fuel supply; washing and delivery of purchases directly to the luggage compartment using an electronic key.
Owners of the new Volvo XC40 will be the first Volvo customers to be able to share your car with friends and family, resorting to a digital key which will be available through Volvo on Call.
top technology
The Volvo XC40 utilizes the security, connectivity, and infotainment technologies found in the 60 and 90 Series models.
Among these safety technologies, we find the Pilot Assist System for semi-autonomous driving, the latest generation of the City Safety System, the Run-off Road Protection & Mitigation system, Cross Traffic alert with automatic braking and a 360° camera to support driving maneuvers. parking.
Functionality
It's not the first time we've talked about the investment Volvo has made in making the Volvo XC40's interior as practical and functional as possible. There are solutions being introduced by the brand, namely a space specially created for telephones, which includes loading capacity and small hooks for bags in the trunk and a removable box for storing waste.
Engines
Initially the Volvo XC40 will be available in the D4 diesel and T5 petrol engine. Later, new engines will be introduced in the range, which include a hybrid engine and a 100% electric version.
The Volvo XC40 will be the brand's first model to debut the new 3-cylinder engine.
When will you arrive in Portugal?
Production of the Volvo XC40 starts in Gent, Belgium from November. THE first public disclosure in Portugal will have as a backdrop the Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Lisbon on October 31st. THE launch in the national market it will be in the beginning of 2018.
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