Volvo V40

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The much awaited cross country vehicle by Volvo, the V40, was launched in India in June 2013. The Volvo V40 was designed by Chris Benjamin and Peter Horbury. It is built on Ford C1 platform which was used by Volvo C30 with modifications to electric power steering and revised spring & damper settings. The Volvo V40 cross country is a D+ segment car with crossover body type. It is offered in diesel engine with five cylinders and three valves per cylinder inline SOHC (single overhead camshaft) configuration.

The 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine makes 1984cc of displacement. The maximum power generated by this engine is 148 bhp at 3500 rpm and the maximum torque produced is 350 Nm ranging between 1500-2750 rpm. This crossover measures 4370mm in length, 2041mm in width, 1458mm in height with wheelbase of 2646mm and ground clearance of 145mm. It has a kerb weight of 1587kg and gross weight of 2020kg. It is equipped with 6-speedautomatic transmission with front wheel drive train. In 8.68 seconds it can reach a mark of 100 kmph and has a top speed of 210 kmph. The boot space offered by the Volvo V40 is 324 litres and it has a towing capacity of 1500kg. The electric powered steering gives a minimum turning radius of 5.45 meters. It has a fuel tank capacity of 60 litres and gives an average mileage of 16.81 kmpl. Along with the support of ABS (anti-lock braking system) and EBD (electronic brake distribution) the ventilated disc brakes are used in front wheels while the disc brakes are used in rear wheels. The fading brake support (FBS) of Volvo V40 gradually builds hydraulic brake pressure and the hydraulic brake assist (HBA) ensures maximum braking pressure during a sudden stop.

The front seats allow multiple adjustments so as a comfortable driving position can be attained. The front seats are provided with inbuilt heater. The electronic climate control (ECC) maintains the cabin temperature and can be set independently for driver and passenger. The cabin filter prevents the dust and pollen from entering the cabin while the interior air quality system (IAQS) prevents the harmful gases from entering. With the 5-inch control color screen it has a console integrated 4x25audio system that supports CD, MP3, AM/FM, Aux input and is played over eight loudspeakers. It also supports Bluetooth and iPod connectivity with mounted controls on steering wheel.

Along with parking sensors it has eight airbags in case of impact. The driver support and safety package of Volvo V40 crossover includes adaptive cruise control (at all speeds), collision warning with full auto brake and pedestrian & cyclist detection, driver alert control, lane keeping aid, active high beam, road sign information, blind spot information system and cross traffic alert. Volvo has introduced IntelliSafe program that ensures the safety of the occupant and prepares the brakes in case of collision so that they respond faster when the brake paddle is pressed. Even when the brakes are not pressed the City Safety will apply the brakes and switch off the throttle to lessen the effect of impact.

The dynamic stability and traction control (DSTC) with advanced stability control (ASC) can detect a potential skid and take action to prevent it by reducing the engine power and braking the appropriate wheels. It also prevents the locking of wheels during engine braking using the engine drag control (EDC). The engine immobilizer and theft protection locks prevents the vehicle from getting stolen. Only the original key can start and unlock the vehicle. 

Volvo V40 Cross Country is available in six shades named Passion Red, Electric Silver Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Raw copper Metallic, Misty Blue and Biarritz Blue Metallic. The ex-showroom price of Volvo V40 crossover in Delhi is 28.50 lakhs (approx., may vary).