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Superb Review!
I drove the XC40 Momentum very recently and found it incredibly relaxing and easy to drive. I didn't feel the same about the Mercedes Benz GLA when I sat in it a few years ago.
I love the XC40 for its honesty. It doesn't pretend to be sporty like its rivals. That is what makes it so cool!
I know the demand and the momentum have added to the pricing but I feel it is a tad over priced.
First Premium Car Award 2019 by ICOTY goes to Volvo XC40.
The runner up in this category was also from Volvo, the XC60 :)
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Originally Posted by volkman10
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First Premium Car Award 2019 by ICOTY goes to Volvo XC40.
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It would have easily won our COTY too if not for its niche segment. Even then the way it is performing speaks volumes about Volvo's efforts here. Now if only they could get competitive on the price front which is quite significant given that the big 3 players in that segment offer handsome discounts all year around.
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Originally Posted by drmohitg
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It would have easily won our COTY too if not for its niche segment. Even then the way it is performing speaks volumes about Volvo's efforts here. Now if only they could get competitive on the price front which is quite significant given that the big 3 players in that segment offer handsome discounts all year around.
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Agreed. I voted for the Marazzo, but I hadnt quite noticed the XC40 because of its premium pricing....so I didnt realize what a gem of a car it is. A tad overpriced, but then again its a car whose feature lists are truly awesome.
2019 Volvo XC40 and XC60 named IIHS Top Safety Picks.
Volvo XC40 is that only one of the two received the highest
Top Safety Pick+ rating.
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The deviation here is all based on the headlights, as has been the case with so many cars of late. The XC40's optional headlights earned the highest "Good" rating, which is necessary for the "+" whereas the optional headlights on the XC60 were rated slightly lower at "Acceptable." Otherwise, both vehicles earned "Good" marks across the board in crash tests and the highest rating for automatic emergency braking.
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Volvo XC40 EV to debut later this year. Market launch in 2020.
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The XC40 will be the first battery-driven model from the Swedish brand and the second full-electric vehicle from the Volvo Car Group. The first was the Polestar 2, which the group’s electrified performance brand debuted in February and revealed to the public at the Geneva auto show this month.
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The XC40, which was the 2018 European Car of the Year, is Volvo’s No. 2-selling model globally after its large sibling, the XC60.
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Originally Posted by GTO
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Have driven both extensively and I'd buy the Kodiaq over the XC40.
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Being a present Kodiaq owner who TD'ed the XC40 but did not buy because of attitude issues of the SA. I felt the XC40 more peppy and modern compared to the Kodiaq. I am curious to know why do you prefer the Kodiaq.
Maybe it is me but in Bangalore, I hardly see any XC40's. I'd be lucky to see one every fortnight. I do see plenty of XC90's and now and then the XC60. As for Kodiaqs, I see them daily.
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Originally Posted by ajmat
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Maybe it is me but in Bangalore, I hardly see any XC40's. I'd be lucky to see one every fortnight. I do see plenty of XC90's and now and then the XC60. As for Kodiaqs, I see them daily.
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Agree! I guess that is because a typical customer in that segment (upgrading from "regular" SUVs to the "premium" bracket) is wooed by the brand value that the 3 Germans command as opposed to the Swede.
Volvo XC40 gets a few updates: Upgraded Power-trains, New Gear And Colors
-The T3 petrol engine adds a few extra horses. The 1.5-liter, three-cylinder’s output has been increased from 156 to 163 horsepower, and is available, for the first time, with an (optional) 8-speed automatic transmission.
-With the 6-speed manual gearbox, the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time has been improved by 0.1 seconds, to 9.3 sec,
- The auto increases the time by 0.3 seconds
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The equipment range has also been revised, with the addition of new gear, such as the 12V power outlet in the boot, load protection net, locking glovebox and auto-folding side mirrors. These join the list of standard items such as the 9-inch infotainment system, voice control, sat-nav, Volvo On Call, dual-zone climate control, LED headlights, rear parking sensors and 18-inch alloy wheels.
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Volvo has added three new exterior colors, named Thunder Grey, Pebble Grey and Glacier Silver.
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Originally Posted by ajmat
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Maybe it is me but in Bangalore, I hardly see any XC40's. I'd be lucky to see one every fortnight. I do see plenty of XC90's and now and then the XC60. As for Kodiaqs, I see them daily.
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Saw an unregistered one last month. Has serious road presence in my opinion.
Pardon my ignorance but is the XC40 not equipped with AWD?
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