Volvo V40 Cross Country launched in India

Volvo India has launched the V40 Cross Country, a crossover based on the V40 hatchback. Priced at 28.5 lakh rupees ex-showroom Delhi, the V40 Cross Country is available in a single, diesel powered version. The V40 competes directly with luxury crossovers from two German brands, the Audi Q3 and BMW X1. The crossover  is imported into India through the completely built unit (CBU) route.

Loaded to the gills with safety technology and creature comforts, the Volvo V40 Cross Country does bring aboard a raft of innovative technologies such as city safety technology and LED daytime running lamps with active bending technology. The V40 also brings the Park Pilot automatic parking system, which is a best-in-class feature. 

The V40 is powered by a 2 liter-5 cylinder turbo D3 diesel engine that outputs 150 Bhp-350 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6 speed automatic gearbox that sends torque to the V40's front wheels. The car can hit 100 Kph from standstill in about 9 seconds and Volvo India claims a 16.8 Kpl fuel efficiency figure (ideal conditions) for the crossover. A start-stop system and brake energy regeneration are standard on the V40.

A raised version of the V40 hatchback, Volvo has given the Cross Country variant a butch styling treatment with body cladding, 17 inch alloy wheels, revised front and rear bumpers and roof rails. While the butch styling is one side of the story, the 145mm ground clearance of the V40 Cross Country won't inspire much confidence on taller speed breakers, a regular sight on Indian roads. 

Dimensionally, the V40 matches the likes of the X1 and the Q3, with a 4.37 meter length and a 2.04 meter width. The 1.46 meter height is an aspect where the V40 lags behind the taller Q3 and X1. The wheelbase of the V40 measures 2.64 meters and the crossover seats five adults. Meanwhile, here's a round up of the prominent features and creature comforts on the V40:

• 7 Airbags, ABS+EBD plus Brake Assist
• World first City Safety Technology
• Electronic Stability Program
• Traction Control
• Whiplash protection for front seat occupants
• Parking Pilot
• Cruise Control
• Rear Parking Camera with Sensors
• Fixed Panoramic Sun Roof
• Leather seats with ventilation and electric adjustment for front seats
• Keyless Entry and Push Button Start

The Volvo V40 Cross Country is available in four colours: Misty Blue, Passion Red, Raw Copper and Silver Metallic. The interiors of the V40 can be specified in three colour trims. Volvo India has planned a city-wise launch program for the V40 Cross Country, which explains the dealership based launch approach for the crossover. In the coming weeks, all Indian cities that play host to Volvo car dealerships will see the V40's launch.