The Volvo XC40 has been spied again. This latest prototype, spotted in southern
Europe, seems to be wearing the same level of camouflage as the vehicle spied
in Sweden in February.
It’s clear the production XC40 is heavily
inspired by the 2016’s 40.1 Concept, which includes a side window line that
takes a dramatic turn upwards as it nears the C-pillar. The spy photographers
were able to snag photos of the XC40’s interior, including its dashboard, and
front and rear seats.
The XC40’s dash is
dominated by a large portrait-oriented touchscreen, which will control most of
the car’s infotainment, navigation and climate control functions. It seems the XC40’s
interior is inspired by its larger and more expensive siblings, but will
feature more black and grey plastic. For passengers in the rear, the XC40 will
be available with tablet-style screens mounted around half-way up the back of
the front seats.
The new XC40 is based on the Compact
Modular Architecture (CMA), which Volvo is developing on behalf of its parent
company, Geely. In time, CMA will also be found underneath the next-generation
S40 sedan and the replacement for the V40 hatch. The CMA setup will also be
used to underpin vehicles for Geely’s new range of Lynk & Co vehicles,
including the 01 crossover, and 03 sedan.
Power for the new XC40, and presumably other
vehicles based on CMA, should come from a selection of turbocharged petrol and
diesel engines. The T5 ‘Twin Engine’ plug-in hybrid drivetrain will also be
offered at some point.
The company has confirmed the new XC40 will make its
debut in 2017, although the launch likely won’t happen until later in the year.
This means global sales of the XC40 crossover won’t start until early 2018.
Cr : Caradvice
