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Entry-level Volvo XC40 T3 models touch down in South Africa
Back in February 2018, Volvo Cars revealed details of its first-ever three-cylinder engine. And now that 1,5-litre triple has arrived in South Africa, powering new T3 entry-level models that serve to expand the local XC40 line-up.
The T3-badged XC40 derivatives (three in total, in Momentum, Inscription and R-Design trim) each make 115 kW and 265 N.m, sent to the front axle. The new three-pot is mated to a six-speed manual transmission as standard, although Volvo South Africa says an optional eight-speed automatic will follow “at a later date”.
The Swedish brand claims that the three-cylinder sips at 6,2 litres per 100 km, and allows a sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in 9,4 seconds.
The T3 Momentum variant lowers the range’s entry point to R486 500 (although take note that this excludes an obligatory R3 036 for CO2 emissions tax), while the lnscription comes in at R518 200 and the R-Design at R525 300 (again, both excluding the R3 036 figure).
Volvo says its new powertrain has been “deliberately designed” for integration into Twin Engine plug-in hybrid cars, revealing that a “hybridised as well as a pure electric powertrain option” for the XC40 will be added in the future.
Pricing:
Volvo XC40 T3 Momentum (manual): R486 500
Volvo XC40 T3 lnscription (manual): R518 200
Volvo XC40 T3 R-Design (manual): R525 300
Volvo XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD Momentum: R599 000
Volvo XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD Momentum: R605 300
Volvo XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD Inscription: R630 700
Volvo XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD Inscription: R637 000
Volvo XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD R-Design: R637 800
Volvo XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD R-Design: R644 100
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/entry-level-volvo-xc40-t3-models-touch-down-in-south-africa/
Back in February 2018, Volvo Cars revealed details of its first-ever three-cylinder engine. And now that 1,5-litre triple has arrived in South Africa, powering new T3 entry-level models that serve to expand the local XC40 line-up.
The T3-badged XC40 derivatives (three in total, in Momentum, Inscription and R-Design trim) each make 115 kW and 265 N.m, sent to the front axle. The new three-pot is mated to a six-speed manual transmission as standard, although Volvo South Africa says an optional eight-speed automatic will follow “at a later date”.
The Swedish brand claims that the three-cylinder sips at 6,2 litres per 100 km, and allows a sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in 9,4 seconds.
The T3 Momentum variant lowers the range’s entry point to R486 500 (although take note that this excludes an obligatory R3 036 for CO2 emissions tax), while the lnscription comes in at R518 200 and the R-Design at R525 300 (again, both excluding the R3 036 figure).
Volvo says its new powertrain has been “deliberately designed” for integration into Twin Engine plug-in hybrid cars, revealing that a “hybridised as well as a pure electric powertrain option” for the XC40 will be added in the future.
Pricing:
Volvo XC40 T3 Momentum (manual): R486 500
Volvo XC40 T3 lnscription (manual): R518 200
Volvo XC40 T3 R-Design (manual): R525 300
Volvo XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD Momentum: R599 000
Volvo XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD Momentum: R605 300
Volvo XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD Inscription: R630 700
Volvo XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD Inscription: R637 000
Volvo XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD R-Design: R637 800
Volvo XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD R-Design: R644 100
http://www.carmag.co.za/news/entry-level-volvo-xc40-t3-models-touch-down-in-south-africa/
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Volvo XC40 T3 Lands in SA
Volvo South Africa has expanded its XC40 portfolio with a new T3 engine. Here's how much this entry-level XC40 costs.
The Volvo XC40 has proven popular both locally and internationally, and the 2018 European Car of the Year winner has just been expanded to include entry-level T3 derivatives. The T3 motor is the brand's first-ever 3-cylinder engine in the 91-year history of Volvo. It features direct injection and turbocharging, and from 1.5-litres of capacity, it pushes out 115 kW and 265 Nm.
Using the current modular assembly as the current four-cylinder Drive-E motors, this engine was developed by Volvo. You can have either a 6-speed manual gearbox or an 8-speed automatic transmission with your T3. Here's where things become interesting. Volvo SA says this 1.5-litre T3 3-cylinder engine has been engineered for "integration into Twin Engine plug-in hybrid cars" and that there will be a "hybridised as well as a pure electric powertrain option for the XC40" coming soon.
The Volvo XC40 T3 is available right now with the manual gearbox, while the T3 automatic derivatives will follow on in 2019. With this engine, the Volvo XC40 can accelerate to 100 kph in a claimed 9.4 seconds and go onto a top speed of 200 kph. It should be reasonably frugal too, with a claimed economy of between 5.4 L/100 km and 7.6 L/100 km.
Volvo XC40 T3 Price in South Africa
XC40 T3 Manual Momentum R 486 500
XC40 T3 Manual lnscription R 518 200
XC40 T3 Manual R-Design R 525 300
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/volvo-xc40-t3-lands-in-sa/45410/
Volvo South Africa has expanded its XC40 portfolio with a new T3 engine. Here's how much this entry-level XC40 costs.
The Volvo XC40 has proven popular both locally and internationally, and the 2018 European Car of the Year winner has just been expanded to include entry-level T3 derivatives. The T3 motor is the brand's first-ever 3-cylinder engine in the 91-year history of Volvo. It features direct injection and turbocharging, and from 1.5-litres of capacity, it pushes out 115 kW and 265 Nm.
Using the current modular assembly as the current four-cylinder Drive-E motors, this engine was developed by Volvo. You can have either a 6-speed manual gearbox or an 8-speed automatic transmission with your T3. Here's where things become interesting. Volvo SA says this 1.5-litre T3 3-cylinder engine has been engineered for "integration into Twin Engine plug-in hybrid cars" and that there will be a "hybridised as well as a pure electric powertrain option for the XC40" coming soon.
The Volvo XC40 T3 is available right now with the manual gearbox, while the T3 automatic derivatives will follow on in 2019. With this engine, the Volvo XC40 can accelerate to 100 kph in a claimed 9.4 seconds and go onto a top speed of 200 kph. It should be reasonably frugal too, with a claimed economy of between 5.4 L/100 km and 7.6 L/100 km.
Volvo XC40 T3 Price in South Africa
XC40 T3 Manual Momentum R 486 500
XC40 T3 Manual lnscription R 518 200
XC40 T3 Manual R-Design R 525 300
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/volvo-xc40-t3-lands-in-sa/45410/
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Volvo’s XC40 T3 arrives in SA with lower price tag
When Volvo’s chic new compact SUV hit South African streets back in April, it was missing an ‘entry level’ engine.
Yet as promised, Volvo has now supplemented the 2-litre four-cylinder turbo models that were available from launch - namely the 140kW D4 diesel and 185kW T5 petrol - with a new T3 petrol derivative.
The new 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo model brings the entry point of the compact SUV range down to R489 536, versus the R600 392 starting price for the aforementioned larger-engined versions.
Volvo’s first three-cylinder engine belongs to the company's easier-to-assemble modular engine family - it’s essentially the 2-litre four minus one cylinder. The direct injection motor produces 115kW and 265Nm, with Volvo claiming a 0-100km/h time of 9.4 seconds and a top speed of 200km/h.
A six-speed manual is the only gearbox option in the T3 for now, but Volvo has promised that an eight-speed automatic will come on stream some time next year.
As with the four-cylinder versions, T3 customers can choose between Momentum (standard), Inscription (fancy) and R-Design (Sporty) trim grades.
All models are well stocked off the floor, with standard kit including Volvo’s 23cm ‘Sensus’ touchscreen system with Navigation Pro, digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, rear park assist, City Safety (with auto-braking), lane keeping aid and 18-inch alloy wheels.
There are plenty of fancy options, including the Intellisafe semi-autonomous driving package with active cruise control and Pilot Assist, priced at R19 200.
PRICES
XC40 T3 Manual MomentumR489 536
XC40 T3Manual lnscriptionR521 236
XC40 T3 Manual R-DesignR528 336
XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD MomentumR600 392
XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD MomentumR610 866
XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD InscriptionR632 092
XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD InscriptionR642 566
XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD R-DesignR639 192
XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD R·DesignR649 666
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...3-arrives-in-sa-with-lower-price-tag-16579521
When Volvo’s chic new compact SUV hit South African streets back in April, it was missing an ‘entry level’ engine.
Yet as promised, Volvo has now supplemented the 2-litre four-cylinder turbo models that were available from launch - namely the 140kW D4 diesel and 185kW T5 petrol - with a new T3 petrol derivative.
The new 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo model brings the entry point of the compact SUV range down to R489 536, versus the R600 392 starting price for the aforementioned larger-engined versions.
Volvo’s first three-cylinder engine belongs to the company's easier-to-assemble modular engine family - it’s essentially the 2-litre four minus one cylinder. The direct injection motor produces 115kW and 265Nm, with Volvo claiming a 0-100km/h time of 9.4 seconds and a top speed of 200km/h.
A six-speed manual is the only gearbox option in the T3 for now, but Volvo has promised that an eight-speed automatic will come on stream some time next year.
As with the four-cylinder versions, T3 customers can choose between Momentum (standard), Inscription (fancy) and R-Design (Sporty) trim grades.
All models are well stocked off the floor, with standard kit including Volvo’s 23cm ‘Sensus’ touchscreen system with Navigation Pro, digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, rear park assist, City Safety (with auto-braking), lane keeping aid and 18-inch alloy wheels.
There are plenty of fancy options, including the Intellisafe semi-autonomous driving package with active cruise control and Pilot Assist, priced at R19 200.
PRICES
XC40 T3 Manual MomentumR489 536
XC40 T3Manual lnscriptionR521 236
XC40 T3 Manual R-DesignR528 336
XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD MomentumR600 392
XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD MomentumR610 866
XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD InscriptionR632 092
XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD InscriptionR642 566
XC40 D4 Geartronic AWD R-DesignR639 192
XC40 T5 Geartronic AWD R·DesignR649 666
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...3-arrives-in-sa-with-lower-price-tag-16579521
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TheMotoristSA review
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I recently had the chance to check out the all-new Volvo XC40, which is a weird small luxury SUV. I highlight this fact because most small SUVs aren't especially weird: The Lexus NX, the BMW X3, the Audi Q3 ... they all just seem like smaller versions of each brand's regularly-sized SUV.
But not the XC40. The XC40 is smaller ... and weirder.
Naturally, I love it. I love interesting cars, and the XC40 is surely that; it's also a return to form for Volvo, who famously made weird and interesting cars for decades before switching to more mainstream stuff in the last few years. It's worked out well for Volvo, and sales are way up -- but I love the quirky, old-school Volvo, and the XC40 is a throwback to that era.
I borrowed this XC40 from Volvo of Escondido, which is an excellent Volvo dealership here in the San Diego area, and I especially wanted this one because it has an orange interior.
And I don't mean it has a saddle brown interior that looks orange in some light. I mean the carpet, the floor mats and the door panels are bright freaking orange, Cheeto orange, Dorito orange, the kind of orange where you're eating Cheetos, and you could legitimately wipe your hands on the door panel and no one would notice.
This is just the beginning of this thing's quirks.
There are many more, of course. One is that it's offered with a different-colored roof panel than the body. Another is that it's offered in a robin's egg blue color that looks so unusual and strange for a small luxury SUV (naturally, I love that color, too).
There's also the fact that Volvo ditched the traditional subwoofer in favor of one powered by air (don't even think about asking me for specifics), which frees up enough space in the door panels for a laptop. The engine cover isn't plastic -- it's foam.
There are credit card holders in the interior, so you can just stick your credit cards inside them for safe keeping. There's a cloth that comes with the car, designed to be used for wiping down the center screen, with directions printed on the cloth for how to operate the screen.
There's a trash can. Yes, an actual, removable trash can. There's a grocery bag hook attached to the dashboard right above the glovebox. I could go on.
But I won't because you can watch the video, which details all the quirks -- for now, I'll move on to the driving experience.
Here's the basic rundown: The XC40 drives very, very well. No, it isn't fast; this isn't a Mercedes-AMG or BMW M-tuned SUV, after all. And no, it doesn't handle like a sports car.
What I mean by "very, very well" is that it's comfortable, you sit high up (Volvo says it has the highest ground clearance in its class), the acceleration is excellent, and the technology is great:
The XC40 I drove was equipped with Volvo's Pilot Assist feature, which steers the car for up to 13 seconds, while also accelerating or braking based on the traffic in front. It works wonderfully on the highway, especially in traffic.
Simply put, this car is filled with weird quirks, but the driving experience isn't one of them; instead, you get the XC40 and you get some weird, funky stuff along with it, but you also get a regular, traditional small luxury SUV driving experience with no real drawbacks. It's the perfect situation: Normal and nice on the road, funky when you look down and see the orange carpets.
As a result, I love the XC40, and I love just about everything it has to offer -- from the weird quirks to the great technology to the handsome styling to the strong driving experience. If I were buying a compact luxury SUV, the XC40 is the one I'd get -- probably in that robin's egg blue color.
And I'd be thrilled with the fact that my small crossover is one of few that's truly distinctive from the pack of other small crossovers that are all starting to look roughly the same.
https://www.autotrader.com/car-video/video-volvo-xc40-quirkiest-volvo-decades-281474979875272
But not the XC40. The XC40 is smaller ... and weirder.
Naturally, I love it. I love interesting cars, and the XC40 is surely that; it's also a return to form for Volvo, who famously made weird and interesting cars for decades before switching to more mainstream stuff in the last few years. It's worked out well for Volvo, and sales are way up -- but I love the quirky, old-school Volvo, and the XC40 is a throwback to that era.
I borrowed this XC40 from Volvo of Escondido, which is an excellent Volvo dealership here in the San Diego area, and I especially wanted this one because it has an orange interior.
And I don't mean it has a saddle brown interior that looks orange in some light. I mean the carpet, the floor mats and the door panels are bright freaking orange, Cheeto orange, Dorito orange, the kind of orange where you're eating Cheetos, and you could legitimately wipe your hands on the door panel and no one would notice.
This is just the beginning of this thing's quirks.
There are many more, of course. One is that it's offered with a different-colored roof panel than the body. Another is that it's offered in a robin's egg blue color that looks so unusual and strange for a small luxury SUV (naturally, I love that color, too).
There's also the fact that Volvo ditched the traditional subwoofer in favor of one powered by air (don't even think about asking me for specifics), which frees up enough space in the door panels for a laptop. The engine cover isn't plastic -- it's foam.
There are credit card holders in the interior, so you can just stick your credit cards inside them for safe keeping. There's a cloth that comes with the car, designed to be used for wiping down the center screen, with directions printed on the cloth for how to operate the screen.
There's a trash can. Yes, an actual, removable trash can. There's a grocery bag hook attached to the dashboard right above the glovebox. I could go on.
But I won't because you can watch the video, which details all the quirks -- for now, I'll move on to the driving experience.
Here's the basic rundown: The XC40 drives very, very well. No, it isn't fast; this isn't a Mercedes-AMG or BMW M-tuned SUV, after all. And no, it doesn't handle like a sports car.
What I mean by "very, very well" is that it's comfortable, you sit high up (Volvo says it has the highest ground clearance in its class), the acceleration is excellent, and the technology is great:
The XC40 I drove was equipped with Volvo's Pilot Assist feature, which steers the car for up to 13 seconds, while also accelerating or braking based on the traffic in front. It works wonderfully on the highway, especially in traffic.
Simply put, this car is filled with weird quirks, but the driving experience isn't one of them; instead, you get the XC40 and you get some weird, funky stuff along with it, but you also get a regular, traditional small luxury SUV driving experience with no real drawbacks. It's the perfect situation: Normal and nice on the road, funky when you look down and see the orange carpets.
As a result, I love the XC40, and I love just about everything it has to offer -- from the weird quirks to the great technology to the handsome styling to the strong driving experience. If I were buying a compact luxury SUV, the XC40 is the one I'd get -- probably in that robin's egg blue color.
And I'd be thrilled with the fact that my small crossover is one of few that's truly distinctive from the pack of other small crossovers that are all starting to look roughly the same.
https://www.autotrader.com/car-video/video-volvo-xc40-quirkiest-volvo-decades-281474979875272
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Doug's vid was already posted but the fecking post & others got deleted with the migration.
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Volvo adds T3 three-cylinder petrol engine to XC40 range
New engine brings list price down to £27,610 (~R511k) , while T4 petrol and D3 diesel are also available to order
Volvo has extended the XC40 line-up with an all-new three-cylinder petrol engine, alongside two new four-cylinder petrol and diesel units.
The new entry-level T3 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo unit - Volvo's first triple. It makes 154bhp and 195lb ft of torque, translating to a 0-62mph time of 9.4sec. The T3 is theoretically capable of 45.6mpg combined fuel economy and emits 144g/km of CO2.
It's matched initially to a six-speed manual gearbox, with an eight-speed automatic option set to be added later this year. The T3's towing capacity is restricted to 1.6 tonnes. The new range addition now means prices start at £27,610 for a Momentum-spec model.
Alongside the new T3, Volvo has further extended the Jaguar E-Pace rival's line-up with a pair of its existing 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines. The T4 petrol makes 187bhp, put through all four wheels as standard via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. 0-62mph takes 8.5sec.
The D3 diesel, the second 2.0-litre unit added, makes 147bhp and 236lb ft of torque, with 0-62mph quoted at between 9.6sec and 10.1sec, depending on spec. Manual and automatic gearboxes will be offered, as will the choice of front of four-wheel drive. It's capable of up to 58mpg combined.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volvo-adds-t3-three-cylinder-petrol-engine-xc40-range
New engine brings list price down to £27,610 (~R511k) , while T4 petrol and D3 diesel are also available to order
Volvo has extended the XC40 line-up with an all-new three-cylinder petrol engine, alongside two new four-cylinder petrol and diesel units.
The new entry-level T3 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo unit - Volvo's first triple. It makes 154bhp and 195lb ft of torque, translating to a 0-62mph time of 9.4sec. The T3 is theoretically capable of 45.6mpg combined fuel economy and emits 144g/km of CO2.
It's matched initially to a six-speed manual gearbox, with an eight-speed automatic option set to be added later this year. The T3's towing capacity is restricted to 1.6 tonnes. The new range addition now means prices start at £27,610 for a Momentum-spec model.
Alongside the new T3, Volvo has further extended the Jaguar E-Pace rival's line-up with a pair of its existing 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines. The T4 petrol makes 187bhp, put through all four wheels as standard via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. 0-62mph takes 8.5sec.
The D3 diesel, the second 2.0-litre unit added, makes 147bhp and 236lb ft of torque, with 0-62mph quoted at between 9.6sec and 10.1sec, depending on spec. Manual and automatic gearboxes will be offered, as will the choice of front of four-wheel drive. It's capable of up to 58mpg combined.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volvo-adds-t3-three-cylinder-petrol-engine-xc40-range
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Volvo XC40 T4 2018 UK review
Should I buy one?
Where the T3-engined XC40 left us feeling a touch underwhelmed, this T4 unit feels well-suited to the smallest of Volvo SUVs. Its willingness to pull means overtaking needn’t be a nerve-wracking process, while its generally quiet and calm demeanour should make it well-suited to extended stints on the motorway. At 33.3mpg, its fuel economy reading was a touch short of Volvo’s 40.9mpg claim, though this will likely improve when not being driven under more enthusiastic road testing conditions.
While this particular specification level didn’t quite manage the levels of handling pep and composure we’ve previously praised higher-grade XC40s for, were the T4 engine under the bonnet of an R-Design, you'd be looking at a very sweet little SUV indeed.
Volvo XC40 T4 AWD Momentum
Where Solihull Price £32,070 On sale now Engine 4cyls in line, 1969cc, turbocharged petrol Power 188bhp at 4700rpm Torque 221lb ft at 1400-4000rpm Gearbox 8-spd automatic Kerb weight 1639kg Top speed 130mph 0-60mph 8.2sec Fuel economy 40.9mpg CO2 161g/km Rivals Mazda CX5, VW Tiguan
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/xc40/first-drives/volvo-xc40-t4-2018-uk-review
Should I buy one?
Where the T3-engined XC40 left us feeling a touch underwhelmed, this T4 unit feels well-suited to the smallest of Volvo SUVs. Its willingness to pull means overtaking needn’t be a nerve-wracking process, while its generally quiet and calm demeanour should make it well-suited to extended stints on the motorway. At 33.3mpg, its fuel economy reading was a touch short of Volvo’s 40.9mpg claim, though this will likely improve when not being driven under more enthusiastic road testing conditions.
While this particular specification level didn’t quite manage the levels of handling pep and composure we’ve previously praised higher-grade XC40s for, were the T4 engine under the bonnet of an R-Design, you'd be looking at a very sweet little SUV indeed.
Volvo XC40 T4 AWD Momentum
Where Solihull Price £32,070 On sale now Engine 4cyls in line, 1969cc, turbocharged petrol Power 188bhp at 4700rpm Torque 221lb ft at 1400-4000rpm Gearbox 8-spd automatic Kerb weight 1639kg Top speed 130mph 0-60mph 8.2sec Fuel economy 40.9mpg CO2 161g/km Rivals Mazda CX5, VW Tiguan
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/volvo/xc40/first-drives/volvo-xc40-t4-2018-uk-review
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The Volvo XC40 is on sale in India at a price of between Rs. 39.90 - 43.90 lakhs (ex-Delhi).
What you'll like:
• A sharply styled SUV. Volvo’s new designs sure are head-turners!
• Solid build & top-notch quality, inside out
• Sweet looking cabin that’s loaded to the gills with features
• 9” responsive touchscreen & Harman Kardon sound system are awesome
• Peppy & efficient 2.0L diesel engine mated to a smooth 8-speed automatic
• Excellent high speed stability coupled with sorted handling
• Volvo's 5-star safety rating & equipment
What you won't:
• Rear seat comfort levels are mediocre. It’s best for just 2 & ingress / egress are tricky too
• Firm low speed ride. Liveable, but not plush in the city
• More expensive than its rivals, especially after the discounts on the Germans
• Small dealership and service network isn't a patch on its competitors
• 2.0L diesel is the only engine on offer. No petrol / hybrid options
• Engine & gearbox tuning isn’t as good as that of BMW, or even Mercedes
• Lacks the badge value of the German marques
Many more pictures and full review at the link below:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-drives-initial-ownership-reports/202896-driven-volvo-xc40.html
What you'll like:
• A sharply styled SUV. Volvo’s new designs sure are head-turners!
• Solid build & top-notch quality, inside out
• Sweet looking cabin that’s loaded to the gills with features
• 9” responsive touchscreen & Harman Kardon sound system are awesome
• Peppy & efficient 2.0L diesel engine mated to a smooth 8-speed automatic
• Excellent high speed stability coupled with sorted handling
• Volvo's 5-star safety rating & equipment
What you won't:
• Rear seat comfort levels are mediocre. It’s best for just 2 & ingress / egress are tricky too
• Firm low speed ride. Liveable, but not plush in the city
• More expensive than its rivals, especially after the discounts on the Germans
• Small dealership and service network isn't a patch on its competitors
• 2.0L diesel is the only engine on offer. No petrol / hybrid options
• Engine & gearbox tuning isn’t as good as that of BMW, or even Mercedes
• Lacks the badge value of the German marques
Many more pictures and full review at the link below:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-drives-initial-ownership-reports/202896-driven-volvo-xc40.html
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BMW X2 vs Jaguar E-Pace vs Volvo XC40 - Carbuyer
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2018 Women's World Car of the Year - Volvo is on a roll!
If there is one car vehicle manufacturer on a roll, it's Volvo; and the star of its show is the XC40.
The SUV was named a finalist in the 2019 South African Car of the Year. And now, the luxury SUV has been named the winner of the 2018 Women's World Car of the Year.
The Volvo was chosen after two rounds of voting.
In alphabetical order, the six cars that made it through Round 1 of the 2018 Women’s World Car of the Year were:
• BMW X2
• Jaguar E-PACE
• Jaguar I-PACE
• Peugeot 508
• Porsche Cayenne
• Volvo XC40
The female motoring journalists voted once more with the Volvo XC40 emerging as a front-runner in what transpired to be an extremely tight battle between the Top 3 finalists, which were:
• Volvo XC40
• Jaguar E-PACE
• Jaguar I-PACE
The Volvo XC40 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Volvo Cars originally designed by Thomas Ingenlath and revealed in September 2017.
According to Charleen Clarke, a South African judge on the Women's World Car of the Year judging panel, the XC40 found favour with many of the journalists.
Clarke says: "In summary the judging panel found the XC40 to be a balanced, well-rounded and stylish car, which is great to drive and well equipped.
"They gave its intuitive entertainment system the thumbs-up and also commented on its excellent chassis. Pricing is fair for the space and equipment on offer and the safety features of the XC40 are the icing on the cake."
The judging panel for the Women's World Car of the Year comprises 34 female motoring journalists from around the world.
"We don't just pick the best car for women. We pick what we believe is the best car in the world."
Wheels24's Janine Van der Post is one of the 25 jury members participating in the 2019 SA Car of the Year competition and says: "The Swedish offering is stunning in more ways than one. I love the two-tone look on the XC40 and it offers all the trimmings one would expect from Volvo.
"Most importantly, not only does it have great tech and safety features, but it's really practical and spacious - key elements to women looking for a good all-rounder."
The Women's World Car of the Year award and the 2019 AutoTrader SA Car of the Year finalist status, are not the first accolades for the XC40. Volvo's newest, smallest and least expensive SUV was also named the 2018 European Car of the Year at the Geneva Motor Show.
George Mienie, AutoTrader CEO, comments that it is impressive to see how the Volvo brand has evolved over the past eight years: "Since Geely’s purchase of Volvo back in 2010, and under their stewardship, Volvo has produced some exceptional products."
"Three of those – the XC90, XC60 and XC40 – are all SUVs. And they have all been successful. Volvo is also doing good job of moving to alternative forms of propulsion. In fact, all its car models launched after 2019 will be either fully electric or hybrids."
Charmagne Mavudzi, Head of Marketing and Communications, Volvo South Africa, said: "The XC40 is going from strength to strength, both locally and abroad. We are proud to win this international accolade, and to be nominated locally for the SA Car of the Year competition. We are closing 2018 with a bang!"
Now, the question on everyone's lips is this: can Volvo continue its path of success and add yet another award - 2019 South African Car of the Year - to its trophy cabinet? No one knows the answer to this question; the winner will only be announced next year. Perhaps the string of good fortune can be attributed to the name - ‘Geely’ afterall is the Chinese word for 'lucky'.
https://www.wheels24.co.za/News/2018-womens-world-car-of-the-year-volvo-is-on-a-roll-20181127
If there is one car vehicle manufacturer on a roll, it's Volvo; and the star of its show is the XC40.
The SUV was named a finalist in the 2019 South African Car of the Year. And now, the luxury SUV has been named the winner of the 2018 Women's World Car of the Year.
The Volvo was chosen after two rounds of voting.
In alphabetical order, the six cars that made it through Round 1 of the 2018 Women’s World Car of the Year were:
• BMW X2
• Jaguar E-PACE
• Jaguar I-PACE
• Peugeot 508
• Porsche Cayenne
• Volvo XC40
The female motoring journalists voted once more with the Volvo XC40 emerging as a front-runner in what transpired to be an extremely tight battle between the Top 3 finalists, which were:
• Volvo XC40
• Jaguar E-PACE
• Jaguar I-PACE
The Volvo XC40 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Volvo Cars originally designed by Thomas Ingenlath and revealed in September 2017.
According to Charleen Clarke, a South African judge on the Women's World Car of the Year judging panel, the XC40 found favour with many of the journalists.
Clarke says: "In summary the judging panel found the XC40 to be a balanced, well-rounded and stylish car, which is great to drive and well equipped.
"They gave its intuitive entertainment system the thumbs-up and also commented on its excellent chassis. Pricing is fair for the space and equipment on offer and the safety features of the XC40 are the icing on the cake."
The judging panel for the Women's World Car of the Year comprises 34 female motoring journalists from around the world.
"We don't just pick the best car for women. We pick what we believe is the best car in the world."
Wheels24's Janine Van der Post is one of the 25 jury members participating in the 2019 SA Car of the Year competition and says: "The Swedish offering is stunning in more ways than one. I love the two-tone look on the XC40 and it offers all the trimmings one would expect from Volvo.
"Most importantly, not only does it have great tech and safety features, but it's really practical and spacious - key elements to women looking for a good all-rounder."
The Women's World Car of the Year award and the 2019 AutoTrader SA Car of the Year finalist status, are not the first accolades for the XC40. Volvo's newest, smallest and least expensive SUV was also named the 2018 European Car of the Year at the Geneva Motor Show.
George Mienie, AutoTrader CEO, comments that it is impressive to see how the Volvo brand has evolved over the past eight years: "Since Geely’s purchase of Volvo back in 2010, and under their stewardship, Volvo has produced some exceptional products."
"Three of those – the XC90, XC60 and XC40 – are all SUVs. And they have all been successful. Volvo is also doing good job of moving to alternative forms of propulsion. In fact, all its car models launched after 2019 will be either fully electric or hybrids."
Charmagne Mavudzi, Head of Marketing and Communications, Volvo South Africa, said: "The XC40 is going from strength to strength, both locally and abroad. We are proud to win this international accolade, and to be nominated locally for the SA Car of the Year competition. We are closing 2018 with a bang!"
Now, the question on everyone's lips is this: can Volvo continue its path of success and add yet another award - 2019 South African Car of the Year - to its trophy cabinet? No one knows the answer to this question; the winner will only be announced next year. Perhaps the string of good fortune can be attributed to the name - ‘Geely’ afterall is the Chinese word for 'lucky'.
https://www.wheels24.co.za/News/2018-womens-world-car-of-the-year-volvo-is-on-a-roll-20181127
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