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The world is in no way short of premium compact SUVs. Still, Volvo believes there’s space at the watering hole for at least one more. The new XC40 launches in the United States in the first quarter of 2018 as the company’s third model line. It also marks the debut for the new Compact Modular Architecture, which will go on to underpin all of Volvo’s 40-series cars as well as the portfolio of Geely sub-brand Lynk & Co.
The XC40 is designed to appeal to a younger audience than Volvo’s more grown-up offerings, with exterior styling credited to Ian Kettle, a 31-year-old Brit whose proposal was accepted in 2013 when he was just a year out of the prestigious Royal College of Art design school. While there is a strong family resemblance to Volvo’s bigger SUVs, it’s not meant to be a little brother; distinctive XC40 details include an upswept rear side window, a clamshell hood, and the sort of plastic wheel-arch cladding that has become visual shorthand for a crossover in recent years. At 174.2 inches long, it’s 10.4 inches shorter than the XC60 but, at 65.2 inches high, just 0.1 inch shorter, with a wheelbase of 106.4 inches, down 6.4 inches from the 2018 XC60. It has been designed for big wheels, with 17-inchers the smallest standard fitment and up to 20s offered as dealer options.
Looks nice IMO. It probably won't sell as well as the X1, Q3, GLA, NX etc. but it will do well in the segment and offer drivers another option to look at.
Also interesting is their Care by Volvo all-inclusive type of lease program. Insurance, maintenance, etc. Europe is targeting a 24 month term with upgrades available after then, the U.S. group is hoping to target a 12 month term for their program. Pricing should be announced at the LA Auto Show. at the end of November.
I'm surprised at your responses.
I think they dropped the ball on this, and it looks cheap. It looks Scion-like toy-like in its boxiness. And that rear door window sloping up so high will cut off visibility.
My expectations were set by the xc60, and seeing this is disappointing.
The xc60 is a sexmobile compared to this.
I thought they would go small medium large.
If I had to spend 33k, this would not be on my list. Hey, $30k shoppers want something sexy too.
I'm surprised at your responses.
I think they dropped the ball on this, and it looks cheap. It looks Scion-like toy-like in its boxiness. And that rear door window sloping up so high will cut off visibility.
My expectations were set by the xc60, and seeing this is disappointing.
The xc60 is a sexmobile compared to this.
I thought they would go small medium large.
If I had to spend 33k, this would not be on my list. Hey, $30k shoppers want something sexy too.
I`d say they didnt stray too far from what is out there already. I guess in this segment wheels can do a world of difference though
Looks to be a solid little rig!<br /><br />Also interesting is their Care by Volvo all-inclusive type of lease program. Insurance, maintenance, etc. Europe is targeting a 24 month term with upgrades available after then, the U.S. group is hoping to target a 12 month term for their program. Pricing should be announced at the LA Auto Show. at the end of November.
This is their focal point I think for the launch. Volvo`s tech bench is the SPA based platforms and this new under 60 models are on the Compact platform. I`m more wowed at this new subscription model, like I want details as to how theyre setting themselves up. Fuel, insurance, optional limited time upgrades interesting how this will play out. If they set themselves up at a higher price point then say a car sharing service like zip car, but near the same cost as a 2 year lease its gonna become more then a millenial thing (aka exclude millenials)
I'm liking my first look. I've been searching for a replacement for my NX. This could be it. I wonder if you'l able to get a white model without that hideous black roof. Plug in hybrid on the way also. It's now on my short list.
. Two powertrains will be available from launch in the United States, both using Volvo’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The entry-level T4 will be front driven, and the brawnier T5 will have all-wheel drive via a part-time Haldex clutch on the rear axle. Volvo said the T5 will have 250 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque but hasn’t released a power output for the T4—although, based on the other models wearing a T4 badge, this should be around 200 horsepower.
An eight-speed automatic gearbox will be standard in the U.S.; there are no plans to offer the manual gearbox that lower-powered versions will get in other markets. Nor will we see the 180-hp 2.0-liter diesel that will be sold in Europe. A hybrid using the three-cylinder gasoline engine and dual-clutch gearbox that Volvo told us about last year will follow shortly afterward, and the company also said it will produce an electric version later.
2019 Volvo XC40
