Volvo V40 Cross Country Likely to Launch by 2013 end

Volvo Car Corporation has recently updated its entire global product range including S60 Saloon, S80 Saloon and XC60 SUV, which are also sold in India. The Sweedish auto giant now aims to achieve 35% growth in sales on account of a new vehicle, service network expansion and the updated range. The new vehicle which we are talking about is the Volvo V40 Cross Country that made its global debut at the Paris Motor Show last year and as per a report published in the ET today, the said vehicle would be launched in India by the third quarter of the existing year. Expected to be priced at around 23-25 lakh, the V40 Cross Country will be the cheapest vehicle from Volvo in India, and will compete against the likes of Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz B-Class and a few others falling in the same price range.

The V40 Cross Country combines impressive driving dynamics, interior comfort and a rugged personality with low emissions, impressive fuel economy and pioneering safety technology. Start/Stop is fitted as standard across the range, together with Bluetooth hands-free communication and wireless music playing, plus City Safety auto-braking technology and the V40's world-first pedestrian airbag. The V40 Cross Country is also the only car in its class to be available with Pedestrian Detection technology. 

The five-cylinder 2.0-litre D4 turbo-diesel has been optimised for fuel-efficient driving pleasure. It delivers 177bhp and has torque of 400Nm across a wide rpm range. Acceleration from 0-98kmph takes 7.9 seconds with the automatic gearbox (8.2 sec with manual).The expected combined fuel economy to be offered by the vehicle will be around 20kmpl, making it one of the most fuel efficient car of its segment. In addition there is a 2.0-litre D3 producing 150bhp and 350Nm of torque. Both turbo-diesels are available with a six-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual gearbox.

The above mentioned specifications are of the international version of the Volvo V40 Cross country; so, there might be some changes when it comes to India. To achieve the sales target of 35 per cent in the current fiscal year and to gain the said 15% of the market share, the company is also working on promotional activities, dealer and service network expansion. The company that has opened its first service facility in Kochi, now aims to have 13 to 14 service centres in the country by the end of the year.

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