Volvo is entering the booming compact crossover
segment with the all-new XC40. Currently on display at the Los Angeles Auto
Show, the 2019 XC90 rides on the company's new Compact Modular Architecture and
features a stylish design that recalls the larger XC60 and XC90.
The interior isn't as luxurious as its larger
counterparts but the model features a leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum
trim, and an automatic climate control system. Other highlights include a power
driver's seat, an eight-speaker audio system, and a 12.3-inch digital
instrument cluster.
A variety of options will be available including
heated front seats, a wireless smartphone charger, and a Harman Kardon audio
system. Other options include ambient lighting and a power folding second row
seat.
The XC40 will be offered in the States with a
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 247 hp and 349 Nm of
torque. It is backed up by an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard
all-wheel drive system. The model will eventually be offered with additional
powertrains including electric and hybrid options.
The XC40 will go on sale in the United States next
spring and it will be available via purchase, lease, or subscription. The base
model starts at US$ 35,200 and a 36 month lease will begin at US$ 325 per month
with a US$ 3,000 down payment.
The subscription is a bit more complex as pricing
starts at US$ 600 per month before taxes and registration fees. The base
subscription model comes nicely equipped with the Premium and Vision packages
as well as heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The model also
includes a panoramic roof and 19-inch alloy wheels.
While the 24 month subscription costs significantly
more than the lease payment, it includes an annual 15,000-mile allowance, all
factory-scheduled maintenance, and insurance. Customers can also swap out their
XC40 for another model after just 12 months.
