The XC40 inherits the safety, connectivity and multimedia systems present in its larger XC brethren.
So it only feels natural to reveal the XC40 here in Milan, a buzzing European hotspot for fashion, art, design and lifestyle.” “It represents a fresh, creative and distinctive new member of the Volvo lineup. “The XC40 is our first entry in the small SUV segment, broadening the appeal of the Volvo brand and moving it in a new direction,” said Håkan Samuelsson, president and chief executive at Volvo. This platform was actually developed by Volvo’s Chinese parent company Geely, which is also using it in its new Lynk & CO 01 crossover. The newest Volvo is the first model based on the company’s new CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) platform, which will underpin all future models in the 40 range, including the all-electric models. A higher-end Inscription version will follow next summer.Ī direct rival of models like the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Lexus NX, the Volvo XC40 will join the new XC60 and XC90 models in providing the Swedish automaker with a solid presence on the luxury utility market. A number of packages and options will be also be offered, including a contrasting-coloured roof. The new small SUV will initially be available in two versions: the Momentum and the sportier R-Design, priced starting at $39,500 and $43,700 respectively. Production at the company’s Belgian plant will begin in November, with arrival at Canadian dealerships scheduled for spring 2018. Volvo will also perform on-the-ground audits to ensure everything’s on the up-and-up in its supply chain.The all-new Volvo XC40 luxury compact crossover made its global debut today in Milan, Italy.
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To help with that, it will adopt some of the same practices as spinoff brand Polestar, by enacting full transparency in its supply chain, and using blockchain technology for sensitive raw materials like cobalt. Volvo intends to become fully climate neutral by 2040. Pricing will be pre-fixed, removing the need for haggling with a dealer and wondering if you’re getting the best price for your vehicle.ĭealers aren’t being put out to pasture, though Volvo says its retail partners “remain a crucial part of the customer experience and will continue to be responsible for a variety of important services such as selling, preparing, delivering and servicing cars.” Volvo cars can still be custom ordered, but it will also offer a number of pre-configured packages for faster delivery of its vehicles to customers. Customers can enjoy greater convenience, with the package covering insurance, warranty, maintenance, roadside assistance and even home charging options. To begin, the Volvo C40 Recharge is available for order online at Volvo Studios in New York, Milan and Tokyo.Īlong with sales going completely online, Volvo will expand its Care by Volvo program beyond vehicle subscriptions to offer a complete care package. The C40 will also be completely leather-free, signaling a move away from leather for all Volvos in the future.
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It will be Volvo’s second car (after the XC40 Recharge) using the Google Android Automotive Operating System for its infotainment, much like that introduced on the Polestar 2. Volvo claims a 0-80% charge in 40 minutes.
With electric motors front and rear, it'll do 0-62 miles per hour in 4.9 seconds. It features a 78-kilowatt-hour battery providing 260 miles of range, according to Volvo. The 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is a fastback-style “ crossover coupe” with an upright stance. The first car to be sold online-only will be the all-electric C40 Recharge, which the company showed off in a sneak peek during in the “Volvo Moment: Recharge” video above. Volvo has now also announced that as part of its electric future, it will move all vehicle sales to online-only, and will expand its customer services. Volvo plans to become an electric car brand, with EVs making up half of sales by 2025, and all sales by 2030.
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