Volvo to Launch All New XC40 in India
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Editor Garipoint
Confirmed: Volvo to Launch XC40 in India In 2018

Volvo has confirmed to launch all new XC40 in India in 2018. The 87th Geneva International Motor Show at Palexpo saw the global premiere of next generation XC60 and it will be launched later this year in India.

Its arrival meant Volvo has introduced two new generations of the 90 series (XC90) and 60 series SUVs, leaving the smaller 40 series waiting.

The new XC40 is a compact SUV and the first Volvo product in this segment. It was showcased in its concept form last year in Sweden. The XC40 is based on the new CMA platform that Volvo has mutually developed with Chinese carmaker Geely. The platform will serve as the base for compact Volvo cars and offers the flexibility to build cars with multiple powertrain options.

All new XC40 will get petrol, diesel and hybrid avatars. We can expect Volvo to launch the XC40 in its diesel form in India first, followed by petrol and hybrid versions.

The new Volvo XC40 is expected to go on sale in some of the other markets later in 2017. It has already been captured testing outside India, and the test mules are in line with Volvo’s current design language and sport the striking “Thor’s Hammer”-style headlamps.

Since most of us have been bowled over by nearly all of Volvo’s newest products, the XC40 will not be an exception, and it might turn out to be one of the more desirable compact luxury SUVs.

However, it doesn’t have to wait too long as the all new XC40 will likely be making global debut later this year. It will compete against the likes of usual nemesis like Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3, Range Rover Evoque and BMW X1. It is hoped to be the brand’s best-selling model soon following its launch in Australia and expectedly worldwide as well.