FiestaST
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You assume so I see. You are forgetting that Volvo is on a major rejuvenation & even more so the crossover & SUV market is in high demand. I highly doubt you will see an XC40 for “cheap” come 2019.
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2018 Volvo XC40
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You assume so I see. You are forgetting that Volvo is on a major rejuvenation & even more so the crossover & SUV market is in high demand. I highly doubt you will see an XC40 for “cheap” come 2019.
MisterFiftySomething
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If you are correct and history does not repeat itself, Volvo could easily become one of the biggest players in the SA market. They have really been producing quality vehicles lately. And that would be pretty good news for both Volvo and the South African consumer.
Any official word on whether Care-by-Volvo will be available locally in some form, yet?
FiestaST
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Fokol said so far. Doubt it will come to SA (initially at least).
Ya, I'm battling to even find a low mileage V40 around R200 000 - R210 000
FiestaST
Honorary Master
The XC40 wins.
Small SUV mega-test: Volvo XC40 vs Tiguan, DS 7, X1, Q3, Kuga and CX-5
The coarseness of the BMW’s run-flat-roar-ride and its failure to distance itself from hatchback- level spaciousness means it must finish third here. The greater value, practicality and dynamic roundedness of the Mazda secures a very honourable second. But the sheer dynamic fitness-for-purpose of the Volvo is the finishing touch that makes it a hugely deserving winner – and, I would have thought, one of 2018’s hottest automotive properties.
3rd BMW X1 xDrive25d M Sport - Fiery diesel a bit of a square peg in a round hole – but a welcome one. Short on SUV spaciousness, refinement
2nd Mazda CX-5 2.2d 175 4WD Auto Sport Nav - Beats the premium brands and shows where the value really lies. Practical, classy, torquey and rounded to drive
1st Volvo XC40 D4 AWD Auto First Edition - Has luxury, desirability, comfort and charm to spare. Superbly fit for purpose, and singularly refreshing with it
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...volvo-xc40-vs-tiguan-ds-7-x1-q3-kuga-and-cx-5
Small SUV mega-test: Volvo XC40 vs Tiguan, DS 7, X1, Q3, Kuga and CX-5
The coarseness of the BMW’s run-flat-roar-ride and its failure to distance itself from hatchback- level spaciousness means it must finish third here. The greater value, practicality and dynamic roundedness of the Mazda secures a very honourable second. But the sheer dynamic fitness-for-purpose of the Volvo is the finishing touch that makes it a hugely deserving winner – and, I would have thought, one of 2018’s hottest automotive properties.
3rd BMW X1 xDrive25d M Sport - Fiery diesel a bit of a square peg in a round hole – but a welcome one. Short on SUV spaciousness, refinement
2nd Mazda CX-5 2.2d 175 4WD Auto Sport Nav - Beats the premium brands and shows where the value really lies. Practical, classy, torquey and rounded to drive
1st Volvo XC40 D4 AWD Auto First Edition - Has luxury, desirability, comfort and charm to spare. Superbly fit for purpose, and singularly refreshing with it
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...volvo-xc40-vs-tiguan-ds-7-x1-q3-kuga-and-cx-5
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Everyman Driver review
[video=youtube_share;Uo41hKeR6eI]https://youtu.be/Uo41hKeR6eI[/video]
[video=youtube_share;Uo41hKeR6eI]https://youtu.be/Uo41hKeR6eI[/video]
FiestaST
Honorary Master
BMW X2 vs Jaguar E-Pace vs Volvo XC40 - What Car? review
[video=youtube_share;r9WpHxZ3hfc]https://youtu.be/r9WpHxZ3hfc[/video]
[video=youtube_share;r9WpHxZ3hfc]https://youtu.be/r9WpHxZ3hfc[/video]
powermzii
Expert Member
Cant wait to see them in the metal.... Not in the market for one but am such a fanboi
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Every now and then I get an irrational urge to trade in 3 cars for one of these.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
This car will be a relatively great seller for Volvo SA.
powermzii
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
Local launch must be any day now.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Volvo to focus on electrifying current line-up before launching next new car
Volvo has set itself an ambitious sales target of reaching 800,000 units per year by 2020
Volvo will not launch any all-new models between now and 2020, instead capitalising on its existing line-up to reach its goal of 800,000 annual car sales by that date.
Other models such as a convertible or SUV coupé - the latter of which was rumoured following a recent trademark application for XC50 from Volvo - could happen in future but are not currently in the product plan.
Volvo’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) boss Lex Kerssemakers said: “It would be nice to have a convertible or a coupe. It’s the cream on the cake but you don’t need it to survive,” adding that any new models would be beyond 2020.
Its focus for now, said Kerssemakers, was electrifying its existing line-up to achieve its stated intention of achieving a 25% mix of electric models by 2025.
“We cover 98% of the market with our current portfolio. Our electrification goals show we are taking it very seriously and we are rapidly expanding our electrified powertrains.”
The XC40 will receive a hybrid powertrain in autumn this year, and its also expected to be the first Volvo to go fully electric. Volvo-owned performance brand Polestar is expected to launch its pure electric vehicle first, which will closely resemble the Concept 40.2 shown last year.
The next replacement model in Volvo’s line-up is the V40 hatchback, which should arrive next year. Kerssemakers confirmed the next V40, based on the brand’s Compact Modular Architecture – the same as the XC40 – would be electrified and be a “strong evolution” stylistically on the current model. However he hinted it wouldn’t be dramatically different. “The old XC90 to the new XC90 was a big difference because it was much larger, while the XC40 we could be a lot more extreme because it was the new kid on the block. The V40 is well established.”
Volvo is establishing itself more and more as a growing threat to bigger premium brands. Last year, it sold 571,577 units globally a growth of 7% over 2016. In Europe, its XC60 SUV sold 99,023 units in 2017, more than 100% more than the BMW X3 which sold 41,355.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...ctrifying-current-line-launching-next-new-car
Volvo has set itself an ambitious sales target of reaching 800,000 units per year by 2020
Volvo will not launch any all-new models between now and 2020, instead capitalising on its existing line-up to reach its goal of 800,000 annual car sales by that date.
Other models such as a convertible or SUV coupé - the latter of which was rumoured following a recent trademark application for XC50 from Volvo - could happen in future but are not currently in the product plan.
Volvo’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) boss Lex Kerssemakers said: “It would be nice to have a convertible or a coupe. It’s the cream on the cake but you don’t need it to survive,” adding that any new models would be beyond 2020.
Its focus for now, said Kerssemakers, was electrifying its existing line-up to achieve its stated intention of achieving a 25% mix of electric models by 2025.
“We cover 98% of the market with our current portfolio. Our electrification goals show we are taking it very seriously and we are rapidly expanding our electrified powertrains.”
The XC40 will receive a hybrid powertrain in autumn this year, and its also expected to be the first Volvo to go fully electric. Volvo-owned performance brand Polestar is expected to launch its pure electric vehicle first, which will closely resemble the Concept 40.2 shown last year.
The next replacement model in Volvo’s line-up is the V40 hatchback, which should arrive next year. Kerssemakers confirmed the next V40, based on the brand’s Compact Modular Architecture – the same as the XC40 – would be electrified and be a “strong evolution” stylistically on the current model. However he hinted it wouldn’t be dramatically different. “The old XC90 to the new XC90 was a big difference because it was much larger, while the XC40 we could be a lot more extreme because it was the new kid on the block. The V40 is well established.”
Volvo is establishing itself more and more as a growing threat to bigger premium brands. Last year, it sold 571,577 units globally a growth of 7% over 2016. In Europe, its XC60 SUV sold 99,023 units in 2017, more than 100% more than the BMW X3 which sold 41,355.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...ctrifying-current-line-launching-next-new-car
FiestaST
Honorary Master
XC40 TV spot being heavily punted on various DSTV channels.
Like the track.
Like the track.
FiestaST
Honorary Master
powermzii
Expert Member
Something to do on the weekend 