16 December,2016 10:58 AM IST | | Cardekho.com
Swedish automaker Volvo has decided to join the fray as well, with the launch of the updated V40 and its adventurous cousin – the V40 Cross Country
Looks like Christmas has come early for us auto enthusiasts. December is usually a slow month in terms of new products, but 2016 is clearly a year unlike any other. Swedish automaker Volvo has decided to join the fray as well, with the launch of the updated V40 and its adventurous cousin - the V40 Cross Country. The hatchback is the most affordable car with the Volvo badge to be sold in India. What's changed?
The Prices
Volvo V40
The Looks
The update is a 'facelift' in the truest sense of the word. The V40 gets an updated front fascia that now houses Volvo's signature 'Thor's hammer' all-LED headlamps. Other updates include a new waterfall grille with a prominent 'Iron Mark' Volvo insignia. Other than the face, everything else remains unchanged. So, it continues to get 16- and 17-inch alloy wheel options, and the LED waterfall tail lamps. The Cross Country features the same updates, and carries over its usual design traits such as the all-round matte black cladding and raised suspension.
The Cabin
The interiors of the V40 twins remain more or less unchanged with the facelift. Goodies include a digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, leather upholstery and a massive panoramic sunroof.
Engine Options
Both the V40 and the V40 Cross Country remain completely unchanged mechanically. The former continues to get a lone 'D3' 2.0-litre diesel that churns out 150PS of power and 320Nm of torque. Additionally, the Cross Country gets a 'T4' petrol motor that is good for 190PS and 300Nm. Both motors power the front wheels via Volvo's six-speed automatic gearbox.
The Rivals
The Volvo V40 and the Cross Country take on the likes of the BMW 1 Series and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, that are priced at Rs 31 lakh and Rs 27.45 lakh, respectively.
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