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Question of the Day: Which compact crossover would you choose?
2018 Volvo XC40
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FiestaST
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FiestaST
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What Car? review
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FiestaST
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Volvo XC40 D4 AWD First Edition 2018 review
Should I buy one?
The XC40 plays the rich, relaxing, lavishly equipped and nicely cocooning modern Volvo very well, particularly on the motorway slog. It has a likeable, unaffected character that’s at once refreshing among its rivals and should resonate strongly with buyers.
It’s not a car that’s one of the segment’s more interesting drives, and it’s not out to reinvent the Volvo brand, but it certainly stands to extend its reach by quite a way. If you like what Volvo does, there’s no denying how well the XC40 does it. And in light of that, we can’t think of many other premium-branded compact SUVs so plainly worth paying a premium for.
Volvo XC40 D4 AWD First Edition
Where Middlesex On sale Now Price £39,905 Engine 4cyls inline, 1969cc, turbocharged diesel Power 187bhp at 4000rpm Torque 295lb ft at 1750rpm Gearbox 8-spd automatic Kerb weight 1735kg Top speed 130mph 0-62mph 7.9sec Fuel economy 55.4mpg CO2 135g/km Rivals BMW X1 xDrive20d M Sport, Audi Q3 2.0 TDI 184 Quattro S line Edition
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...s/volvo-xc40-d4-awd-first-edition-2018-review
Should I buy one?
The XC40 plays the rich, relaxing, lavishly equipped and nicely cocooning modern Volvo very well, particularly on the motorway slog. It has a likeable, unaffected character that’s at once refreshing among its rivals and should resonate strongly with buyers.
It’s not a car that’s one of the segment’s more interesting drives, and it’s not out to reinvent the Volvo brand, but it certainly stands to extend its reach by quite a way. If you like what Volvo does, there’s no denying how well the XC40 does it. And in light of that, we can’t think of many other premium-branded compact SUVs so plainly worth paying a premium for.
Volvo XC40 D4 AWD First Edition
Where Middlesex On sale Now Price £39,905 Engine 4cyls inline, 1969cc, turbocharged diesel Power 187bhp at 4000rpm Torque 295lb ft at 1750rpm Gearbox 8-spd automatic Kerb weight 1735kg Top speed 130mph 0-62mph 7.9sec Fuel economy 55.4mpg CO2 135g/km Rivals BMW X1 xDrive20d M Sport, Audi Q3 2.0 TDI 184 Quattro S line Edition
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...s/volvo-xc40-d4-awd-first-edition-2018-review
FiestaST
Honorary Master
CarBuyer review
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FiestaST
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FiestaST
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Could this be the Volvo that Topples the Germans?
Swedish luxury marque Volvo is knocking hard at the door of the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 with its new XC40 SUV. It’s set to land in SA in April 2018 and, if initial impressions are anything to go by, it should set the cat amongst the pigeons when it arrives. Cars.co.za Road Test Editor, Ashley Oldfield headed to Barcelona to sample Volvo’s newcomer.
Summary
Volvo’s products continue to improve and global sales certainly show that the Swedish firm is making waves on the sales charts. It hasn’t, however, managed to gain the same sort of traction in South Africa, yet. The reason for this is two-fold. Firstly, the XC90, while being award-winningly good, competes in a very small segment where local buyers are particularly brand-snobbish, where nothing other than a Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz or BMW badge will do. The other reason is that the latest cars introduced by Volvo have been station wagons and sedans (V90 CC and S90), a dying breed at the moment.
This new XC40 has the credentials to disrupt its segment. It outdoes the competition in the looks department, competes strongly on the engine front and has enough practicality and ride comfort to tempt even the most hardened German-brand driver to nod in appreciation. The proof, it appears, is in the pre-orders. Volvo SA says more than 100 pre-orders have been received thus far and the arrival of the XC40 is still months away. That’s more than any product it has ever launched. It arrives in April 2018 and the good news for Volvo is that its best-seller, the XC60, will follow a few months after.
Indicative pricing
No official pricing has been announced yet. Volvo SA has estimated the XC40 will land in SA from just under R500k with higher-spec models climbing towards R650k.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/could-this-be-the-volvo-that-toplles-the-germans/44322/
Swedish luxury marque Volvo is knocking hard at the door of the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 with its new XC40 SUV. It’s set to land in SA in April 2018 and, if initial impressions are anything to go by, it should set the cat amongst the pigeons when it arrives. Cars.co.za Road Test Editor, Ashley Oldfield headed to Barcelona to sample Volvo’s newcomer.
Summary
Volvo’s products continue to improve and global sales certainly show that the Swedish firm is making waves on the sales charts. It hasn’t, however, managed to gain the same sort of traction in South Africa, yet. The reason for this is two-fold. Firstly, the XC90, while being award-winningly good, competes in a very small segment where local buyers are particularly brand-snobbish, where nothing other than a Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz or BMW badge will do. The other reason is that the latest cars introduced by Volvo have been station wagons and sedans (V90 CC and S90), a dying breed at the moment.
This new XC40 has the credentials to disrupt its segment. It outdoes the competition in the looks department, competes strongly on the engine front and has enough practicality and ride comfort to tempt even the most hardened German-brand driver to nod in appreciation. The proof, it appears, is in the pre-orders. Volvo SA says more than 100 pre-orders have been received thus far and the arrival of the XC40 is still months away. That’s more than any product it has ever launched. It arrives in April 2018 and the good news for Volvo is that its best-seller, the XC60, will follow a few months after.
Indicative pricing
No official pricing has been announced yet. Volvo SA has estimated the XC40 will land in SA from just under R500k with higher-spec models climbing towards R650k.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/could-this-be-the-volvo-that-toplles-the-germans/44322/
FiestaST
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I think we all would lol
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Volvo Cars launches its first three-cylinder engine
Volvo Cars has launched its first three-cylinder engine.
Volvo Cars has launched its first three-cylinder engine, which will make its debut in the new XC40.
The Swedish automaker says the new 1,5-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine was developed in-house using the same modular design as the brand’s 2,0-litre, four-cylinder Drive-E engines.
In terms of output, the T3 is rated at 117 kW at 5 000 r/min and 265 N.m between 1 850 and 3 850 r/min. Volvo says the XC40 T3 will complete the obligatory 0-100 km/h sprint in a claimed 9,4 seconds, before topping out at 200 km/h.
The engine will roll off the same production lines as the company’s four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The three-pot will come mated to a six-speed manual transmission, with an optional eight-speed automatic transmission to follow at a later stage.
“Our new three-cylinder engine is an exciting development for the XC40 and for Volvo Cars in general,” said Alexander Petrofski, senior director, cluster 40 at Volvo Cars.
“This compact engine design provides the flexibility we need as we introduce more powertrain options for XC40 customers.”
Volvo says the new three-cylinder powertrain has been “deliberately designed” for integration into Twin Engine plug-in hybrid cars, confirming that a hybridised as well as a pure electric powertrain option for the XC40 will be added at a later stage.
The new Volvo XC40 is expected to launch in South Africa in April 2018 (check out indicative pricing here), with the three-cylinder model set to arrive in the final quarter of the year.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/volvo-cars-launches-its-first-three-cylinder-engine/
Volvo Cars has launched its first three-cylinder engine.
Volvo Cars has launched its first three-cylinder engine, which will make its debut in the new XC40.
The Swedish automaker says the new 1,5-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine was developed in-house using the same modular design as the brand’s 2,0-litre, four-cylinder Drive-E engines.
In terms of output, the T3 is rated at 117 kW at 5 000 r/min and 265 N.m between 1 850 and 3 850 r/min. Volvo says the XC40 T3 will complete the obligatory 0-100 km/h sprint in a claimed 9,4 seconds, before topping out at 200 km/h.
The engine will roll off the same production lines as the company’s four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The three-pot will come mated to a six-speed manual transmission, with an optional eight-speed automatic transmission to follow at a later stage.
“Our new three-cylinder engine is an exciting development for the XC40 and for Volvo Cars in general,” said Alexander Petrofski, senior director, cluster 40 at Volvo Cars.
“This compact engine design provides the flexibility we need as we introduce more powertrain options for XC40 customers.”
Volvo says the new three-cylinder powertrain has been “deliberately designed” for integration into Twin Engine plug-in hybrid cars, confirming that a hybridised as well as a pure electric powertrain option for the XC40 will be added at a later stage.
The new Volvo XC40 is expected to launch in South Africa in April 2018 (check out indicative pricing here), with the three-cylinder model set to arrive in the final quarter of the year.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/volvo-cars-launches-its-first-three-cylinder-engine/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Volvo’s new 3-cyl motor confirmed for SA-bound XC40
Volvo South Africa has confirmed that the company’s first-ever three-cylinder engine will be available locally in the forthcoming XC40 compact SUV, although it won’t be available initially.
The XC40 is scheduled to reach our shores in April this year - with the 185kW T5 petrol and 140kW D4 diesel forming the initial range - but the line-up will expand to include other 2-litre four-cylinder versions in lower states of tune, while the three-cylinder T3 model is expected to arrive around the fourth quarter of 2018.
The 1.5-litre direct injection turbocharged three-pot will at first be offered with a six-speed manual gearbox only, but an eight-speed automatic will join the options list in 2018.
Volvo has yet to disclose the new 1.5's output and performance data, but we did find an overseas brochure that listed the T3 at a "preliminary" 115kW, with the torque figure still "tbc".
The three-cylinder is heavily based on Volvo’s latest Drive-E family of 2-litre four-pot engines - even sporting the same bore and stroke to allow production on the same line.
It was also designed from the ground up to be compatible with Volvo’s ‘Twin Engine’ hybrid system, meaning that more affordable plug-in hybrids are on the horizon.
Although local XC40 pricing has yet to be announced, Volvo has indicated that once the full line-up was on stream, the range would likely start at under R500 000, while range-toppers are expected to sell for around R650 000.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...yl-motor-confirmed-for-sa-bound-xc40-13365680
Volvo South Africa has confirmed that the company’s first-ever three-cylinder engine will be available locally in the forthcoming XC40 compact SUV, although it won’t be available initially.
The XC40 is scheduled to reach our shores in April this year - with the 185kW T5 petrol and 140kW D4 diesel forming the initial range - but the line-up will expand to include other 2-litre four-cylinder versions in lower states of tune, while the three-cylinder T3 model is expected to arrive around the fourth quarter of 2018.
The 1.5-litre direct injection turbocharged three-pot will at first be offered with a six-speed manual gearbox only, but an eight-speed automatic will join the options list in 2018.
Volvo has yet to disclose the new 1.5's output and performance data, but we did find an overseas brochure that listed the T3 at a "preliminary" 115kW, with the torque figure still "tbc".
The three-cylinder is heavily based on Volvo’s latest Drive-E family of 2-litre four-pot engines - even sporting the same bore and stroke to allow production on the same line.
It was also designed from the ground up to be compatible with Volvo’s ‘Twin Engine’ hybrid system, meaning that more affordable plug-in hybrids are on the horizon.
Although local XC40 pricing has yet to be announced, Volvo has indicated that once the full line-up was on stream, the range would likely start at under R500 000, while range-toppers are expected to sell for around R650 000.
https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...yl-motor-confirmed-for-sa-bound-xc40-13365680
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Here’s how much the new Volvo XC40 will cost in SA
The new Volvo XC40 is scheduled to launch in South Africa in April, and we have local pricing for the initial models in the Swedish brand’s fresh-faced baby crossover range, as it seeks to take on the likes of the BMW X1 and X2, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q2 and Q3.
Volvo Car South Africa has already confirmed that the XC40 will launch locally initially in D4 diesel and T5 petrol guises only, with the choice of R-Design and Momentum trim levels. Inscription derivatives, meanwhile, are scheduled to arrive “later in 2018”.
At launch, all models will ship standard with all-wheel drive and automatic transmissions, starting with the D4 Momentum at R595 054 and the T5 Momentum at R605 016. The 2,0-litre turbodiesel in the D4 is worth 140 kW and 400 N.m (read our first drive of the XC40 D4 AWD here), while the petrol engine of the same capacity in the T5 produces 185 kW and 350 N.m.
More engine options, including the D3, the recently revealed T3 (Volvo’s first three-cylinder unit) and the familiar T4, are expected to arrive later in the year, along with the option of front-wheel drive on some variants. These cheaper models are expected to dip the XC40 range’s starting price below the R500 000-mark.
Pricing:
Volvo XC40 D4 AWD Momentum: R595 054
Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Momentum: R605 016
Volvo XC40 D4 AWD Inscription: R626 554
Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design: R633 554
Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Inscription: R636 516
Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design: R643 516
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/heres-how-much-the-new-volvo-xc40-will-cost-in-sa/
The new Volvo XC40 is scheduled to launch in South Africa in April, and we have local pricing for the initial models in the Swedish brand’s fresh-faced baby crossover range, as it seeks to take on the likes of the BMW X1 and X2, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q2 and Q3.
Volvo Car South Africa has already confirmed that the XC40 will launch locally initially in D4 diesel and T5 petrol guises only, with the choice of R-Design and Momentum trim levels. Inscription derivatives, meanwhile, are scheduled to arrive “later in 2018”.
At launch, all models will ship standard with all-wheel drive and automatic transmissions, starting with the D4 Momentum at R595 054 and the T5 Momentum at R605 016. The 2,0-litre turbodiesel in the D4 is worth 140 kW and 400 N.m (read our first drive of the XC40 D4 AWD here), while the petrol engine of the same capacity in the T5 produces 185 kW and 350 N.m.
More engine options, including the D3, the recently revealed T3 (Volvo’s first three-cylinder unit) and the familiar T4, are expected to arrive later in the year, along with the option of front-wheel drive on some variants. These cheaper models are expected to dip the XC40 range’s starting price below the R500 000-mark.
Pricing:
Volvo XC40 D4 AWD Momentum: R595 054
Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Momentum: R605 016
Volvo XC40 D4 AWD Inscription: R626 554
Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design: R633 554
Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Inscription: R636 516
Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design: R643 516
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/heres-how-much-the-new-volvo-xc40-will-cost-in-sa/
reactor_sa
Executive Member
Huge blindspots, hopefully comes standard with blindspot and rear traffic assist on all models.
powermzii
Expert Member
Configurator is up on Volvocars.co.za
Not as much standard kit as the V40 for example
Not as much standard kit as the V40 for example
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Engadget hands-on
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
Well done Volvo!!!
2018 European Car Of The Year Winner Revealed!
The winner of the 2018 European Car of the Year award has been announced on the eve of the Geneva International Motor Show.
The Volvo XC40 drove away with the crown for 2018. The new XC40 is scheduled to launch in South Africa in April, and we have already published local pricing for the initial models in the Swedish brand’s fresh-faced baby crossover range.
The little Swedish crossover beat six other finalists to the title: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi A8, BMW 5 Series, Citroën C3 Aircross, Kia Stinger and Seat Ibiza.
In 2017, the Peugeot 3008 took top honours, while the Opel Astra triumphed in 2016, the Volkswagen Passat in 2015, the Peugeot 308 in 2014 and the Volkswagen Golf in 2013.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/2018-european-car-of-the-year-winner-revealed/
2018 European Car Of The Year Winner Revealed!
The winner of the 2018 European Car of the Year award has been announced on the eve of the Geneva International Motor Show.
The Volvo XC40 drove away with the crown for 2018. The new XC40 is scheduled to launch in South Africa in April, and we have already published local pricing for the initial models in the Swedish brand’s fresh-faced baby crossover range.
The little Swedish crossover beat six other finalists to the title: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi A8, BMW 5 Series, Citroën C3 Aircross, Kia Stinger and Seat Ibiza.
In 2017, the Peugeot 3008 took top honours, while the Opel Astra triumphed in 2016, the Volkswagen Passat in 2015, the Peugeot 308 in 2014 and the Volkswagen Golf in 2013.
http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/2018-european-car-of-the-year-winner-revealed/
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Volvo XC40 wins Car of the Year prize
XC40, Volvo's small SUV, tops pan-European vote to give the Swedish manufacturer its first COTY win
The Volvo XC40 has been named the 2018 winner of the prestigious European Car of the Year Award.
The small SUV took a commanding victory in voting for the award, The result was announced on the eve of this year’s Geneva motor show. The XC40 received 325 votes, placing it well ahead of the runner-up Seat Ibiza (242 votes). The BMW 5 Series was third, with 226 votes.
The XC40’s victory marks the first time a Volvo has won the prize. Company boss Håkan Samuelsson said: “This is the right car to win. I’m glad we got votes from each of the countries that took part in the judging: it shows this car really is a success.
“This car represents the future of Volvo. With an all-new platform developed with [parent firm] Geely, it goes into new markets for us.
The XC40 is no stranger to trophies, having also won the 2018 What Car? Car of the Year prize.
The Car of the Year award is run by seven European automotive publications, including Autocar. The award is voted on by a jury comprising 60 journalists from 23 countries, which include Autocar’s Matt Prior and Andrew Frankel.
The award was established in 1964, with the Rover 2000 claiming the inaugural victory. The other finalists for this year’s award were the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi A8, Citroën C3 Aircross and Kia Stinger.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/volvo-xc40-wins-car-year-prize
XC40, Volvo's small SUV, tops pan-European vote to give the Swedish manufacturer its first COTY win
The Volvo XC40 has been named the 2018 winner of the prestigious European Car of the Year Award.
The small SUV took a commanding victory in voting for the award, The result was announced on the eve of this year’s Geneva motor show. The XC40 received 325 votes, placing it well ahead of the runner-up Seat Ibiza (242 votes). The BMW 5 Series was third, with 226 votes.
The XC40’s victory marks the first time a Volvo has won the prize. Company boss Håkan Samuelsson said: “This is the right car to win. I’m glad we got votes from each of the countries that took part in the judging: it shows this car really is a success.
“This car represents the future of Volvo. With an all-new platform developed with [parent firm] Geely, it goes into new markets for us.
The XC40 is no stranger to trophies, having also won the 2018 What Car? Car of the Year prize.
The Car of the Year award is run by seven European automotive publications, including Autocar. The award is voted on by a jury comprising 60 journalists from 23 countries, which include Autocar’s Matt Prior and Andrew Frankel.
The award was established in 1964, with the Rover 2000 claiming the inaugural victory. The other finalists for this year’s award were the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi A8, Citroën C3 Aircross and Kia Stinger.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/volvo-xc40-wins-car-year-prize
FiestaST
Honorary Master
MisterFiftySomething
Executive Member
I really like the XC40. Too bad about the poor value retention.
On the bright side, there will be a few good second hand deals floating about this time next year.
On the bright side, there will be a few good second hand deals floating about this time next year.