The Volvo XC40 has gone on sale in India at an
introductory price of INR 39.9 lakhs (ex-showroom). Volvo is offering the
compact luxury SUV only in the R-Design trim fitted with a diesel engine. Volvo is offering the XC40 only
in the feature-rich R-Design spec. There are only three dual tone exterior
colour options on offer - Crystal White, Bursting Blue, and
Passion Red.
A panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, power
operated tailgate, Park Pilot Assist, 9-inch touchscreen setup for the Sensus
infotainment system, and a 13-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system are some of
the highlights of the Volvo XC40. A long list of safety features including
Radar Based Active Safety suite underline Volvo's focus on occupant protection.
The Volvo XC40 is the first product based on the
Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform developed jointly by Volvo and its
owners Geely. Under the hood resides a 2.0 L diesel engine. In its D4-spec, the
4-cylinder unit churns out 190 PS at 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm at 1,750-2,500 rpm
routing power to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. There are
five drive modes to choose from - Eco, Comfort, Dynamic, Off-Road, and
Individual.
The R-Design grade gets a dual tone treatment and
18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels as standard. Crystal White, Bursting Blue, and
Passion Red are the only exterior colour options. Rivals of the Volvo XC40 are
the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz, GLA, Mini Countryman, and the Audi Q3.
Volvo India's lineup, aside from the newly added
XC40, comprises the V40, V40 Cross Country, S60, S60 Cross Country, XC60, S90,
V90 Cross Country, and the XC90. The company ended 2017 with a highest-ever
annual tally of 2,029 cars accounting for about 5% of the luxury car market.
