Volvo XC40
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Volvo Cars |
Production | November 2017–present[1] |
Model years | 2018–present[2][3][4] |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact luxury crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout |
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Platform | CMA platform |
Related | Lynk & Co 01 |
Powertrain | |
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Electric motor |
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Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV (XC40 T5 Twin Engine/XC40 T4 & T5 Recharge) |
Battery | 10.7 kWh Lithium-ion (XC40 PHEV) 75.0 kWh Lithium-ion (XC40 P8 AWD Recharge) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,702 mm (106.4 in)[2] |
Length | 4,425 mm (174.2 in)[2] |
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Height | 1,652 mm (65.0 in) |
Curb weight | 1,497–1,733 kg (3,300–3,821 lb) |
The Volvo XC40 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Volvo Cars.[6] It was unveiled on 21 September 2017. Orders started in September of 2017, and manufacturing began in November 2017.
The XC40 was named Car of the Year by the magazine What Car? in January 2018, and it was given the European Car of the Year Award at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.[7] The XC40 was also awarded Carsales Car of the Year in 2018,[8] and Irish Car of the Year in 2019.[9] The company plans to increase their production across 2018 to 2019, to meet global demand.[10]
Concept 40.1
A concept car called Concept 40.1 was originally designed by Thomas Ingenlath, and unveiled in May 2016. This prototype in engineering was a historic event in the car history of Volvo, as it was the first five door compact SUV released by Volvo.[1]
Ingenlath’s 40.1 concept car was the overarching inspiration, for the models of the 40 Series. The new concept vehicle represented a shift in thinking for Volvo’s approach to vehicles.[11] By focusing on compact crossover models, this concept vehicle illustrates the potential for the Volvo XC40 and potential other compact vehicles.[11]
The change in design championed the development of luxury compact SUVs and sedans within the Volvo range. With innovative practices like using the compact modular architecture platform, Volvo ensured that their latest additions have been specifically tailored to smaller vehicles.
The compact modular architecture platform allows for aesthetics of the exterior and interior to be altered while maintaining a sense of quality amongst all variants of cars.[clarification needed] This process started with the XC90 and will continue to be used across select models of Volvo.[12]
XC40
The XC40 is the first Volvo to use the CMA platform, to be shared by future compact Volvos, Geely, and models of Lynk & Co. The platform was designed to maximise interior space.[13]
The XC40 features front- and all-wheel-drive and comes powered by Volvo's 1.5-litre three cylinder and existing 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines, in both diesel and petrol variants. From 2019, a FWD plug-in hybrid named "T5 Twin Engine" is available, combining a 180PS petrol version of the 1.5 litre engine with an 74PS electric motor.
In the United States, engine choices are limited to the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol powered T4 and T5 models.[14]
Volvo's Intellisafe is installed as standard. This technology is designed with the intention of preventing run off road accidents. By using the car's advanced sensory system, the technology can detect potentially fatal scenarios such as run off road protection. Safety belts are also capable of being automatically adjusted throughout these moments of impact while energy absorbing seat frames and seats are in place to prevent spine injuries. This technology was created based on real life data, and various crash test track methods such as: ditch, airborne and rough terrains.[15]
The XC40 was launched in Canada at the 2018 Montreal Auto Show.[16] The Volvo XC40 won the European Car of the Year award in 2018.[17]
XC40 Recharge
The XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first completely electric all wheel drive only variant, which was revealed on 16 October 2019. Based on the 2016 Volvo 40.1 Concept, it is expected to have approximately 400 km (250 miles) of range, provided by a 78kWh battery pack.
Additionally, as of September 2020[update], it was planned to go on sale at the end of 2020, with limited quantities available in select markets.[18] Volvo has said that after the all-electric Recharge, it plans to "launch one new electric vehicle every year, and pledges to make half its lineup fully electric by 2025."[18]
Engines
Model | Engine code | Year(s) | Power at rpm | Torque at rpm | Displacement | Comment |
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T2 | B3154T9 | 2020-present | 129 PS (95 kW) at 5000 | 245 Nm at 1600-3000 | 1,477 cc (90.1 in3) | Inline 3 with turbocharger |
T3 | B3154T7 | 2018–present | 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp)[a] at 5000 | 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) at 1850–3850 | 1,477 cc (90.1 in3) | Inline 3 with turbocharger |
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B4204T47[14] | 2018–present | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 5000 | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1300–4000 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with turbocharger |
T5 AWD | B4204T14[20] | 2017–present | 247 PS (182 kW; 244 hp) at 5500 | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4800 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with turbocharger |
T5 AWD | B4204T36[20] | 2017–present | 249 PS (183 kW; 246 hp) at 5500 | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4500 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with turbocharger |
T5 AWD | B4204T18[20] | 2017–present | 252 PS (185 kW; 249 hp) at 5500 | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1500–4800 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with turbocharger |
Model | Engine code | Year(s) | Power rpm | Torque rpm | Displacement | Comment |
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D4204T9 | 2018–present | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 3750 | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 1750–3000 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with turbocharger |
D4 AWD | D4204T12[20] | 2017–present | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 4000 | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2500 | 1,969 cc (120.2 in3) | Inline 4 with twin turbochargers |
Model | Engine code | Year(s) | Power at rpm | Torque at rpm | Displacement | Comment |
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T4 Recharge[21] | B3154T5 | 2020–present | 214 PS (157 kW; 211 hp) at 5000 | 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 1600–3000 | 1,477 cc (90.1 in3) | Inline 3 with turbocharger and Electric motor (Twin Engine) PHEV |
T5 Twin Engine/T5 Recharge | B3154T5 | 2019–present | 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) at 5800 | 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) at 1500–3000 | 1,477 cc (90.1 in3) | Inline 3 with turbocharger and Electric motor (Twin Engine) PHEV |
Model | Motor | Year(s) | Power rpm | Torque rpm | Displacement | Comment |
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P8 AWD Recharge | Dual Electric Motors | estimated in 2020 | 408 PS (300 kW; 402 hp) | 660 N⋅m (487 lb⋅ft) | NA |
Awards and Recognition
- European Car of the Year 2018
- Continental Irish Car of the Year 2019
- Carsales Car of the Year in 2018
- Women’s World Car of the Year 2018
- What Car? Car of the Year 2018
- Wheels Car of the Year 2019
References
- ^ "Volvo XC40 Enters Production in Belgium". Motor Trend. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Volvo XC40 - Prisjlijst Modeljaar 2019" [Volvo XC40 price list model year 2019] (PDF). volvo-tools-prd-media.s3.amazonaws.com (Brochure) (in Dutch). Volvo Cars NL. October 2017. pp. 14–15. Archived from the original on 2017-10-16. Retrieved 2017-10-16.
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- ^ Quiroga, Tony. "2019 Volvo XC40". Car and Driver. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Volvo XC40". Edmunds. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ Douglas A. Bolduc (21 September 2017). "Volvo designer achieves rare feat with XC40". www.autonews.com. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
- ^ "XC40 | Volvo Cars". www.volvocars.com.
- ^ Neil Winton (6 March 2018). "Volvo XC40 SUV Wins Car Of The Year Award At Geneva Show". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
- ^ carsales, carsales (14 November 2018). "Volvo XC40 wins carsales Car of the Year for 2018". Carsales. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ^ "Here are the winners in the Irish Car of the Year Awards". Breaking News. 2018-11-09. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
- ^ "Volvo XC40 Production To Be Ramped Up To Meet Strong Global Demand - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
- ^ a b Kez Casey (18 May 2016). "2018 Volvo XC40 And S40 Forecast By New 40.1 And 40.2 Concepts". The Motor Report. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
- ^ "Volvo Cars' new global compact car range to be built on innovative architecture". www.media.volvocars.com. Volvo Car Corporation. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
- ^ John McIlroy (18 May 2016). "New Volvo V40, S40 and XC40 previewed by 40.1 and 40.2 concept cars". www.autoexpress.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
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- ^ a b "2019 Volvo XC40 - Specs". SUVTests.com. Retrieved 2020-12-13.
- ^ "Intellisafe" (PDF). Volvo Car Corporation. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
- ^ Guillaume Rivard (23 January 2018). "The 2019 Volvo XC40 introduced at Montreal Auto Show". www.auto123.com. Retrieved 2018-04-20.
- ^ "The Volvo XC40 is the 2018 European Car of the Year". Top Gear. March 5, 2018.
- ^ a b Stewart, Ben (16 October 2019). "Volvo XC40 Recharge, a 408-HP Electric SUV, Will Be Here in a Year". Car and Driver. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Volvo updates XC40 powertrains, 1.5 auto is a cracker". www.just-auto.com. 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
- ^ a b c d "Volvo XC40 Betriebsanleitung MY18" [Volvo XC40 owner's manual MY18] (PDF). az685612.vo.msecnd.net (in German). Volvo Car Corporation. 2017. p. 652. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-05-22. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
- ^ "Volvo XC40 Betriebsanleitung MY18" [Volvo XC40 Pricelist] (PDF). volvocars.com/uk. Volvo Car Corporation. 2020.
Notes
External links
- Official website (International)