Volvo XC40 is a Landmark for Volvo

All Volvo XC40 related discussions
Post Reply
User avatar
Rob
Site Admin
Posts: 127
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:38 pm

Post by Rob »

This confirmation comes from Peter Mertens, Volvo’s R&D boss, who had a chat with Autocar at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. Described by Mr. Mertens as “a landmark for Volvo,” the XC40 will be accompanied by an all-new generation of the V40 hatchback and an all-new S40 sedan. The decision to launch the 2018 Volvo XC40 compact-sized crossover right up front comes as a consequence of customer shift to crossovers and sport utility vehicles.

volvo-concepts-web-627_0.jpg

Slated to take on the likes of the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA, the 2018 Volvo XC40 will be offered with a choice of powertrains.

Last year Volvo sold 503,127 cars globally. According to the company’s figures, sales of all of the brand’s Cross Country and XC models together totalled just short of 267,000 units, which means more than 50% of sales are already crossovers and SUVs.

Post Reply