Volvo V40 A Serious Contender Against A Class And 1 Series

Common people in India are not much familiar with the Volvo brand. But those who know how to distinguish between a normal hatchback and a luxury hatchback?, they would definitely know the worth of Volvo V40. And you can understand the worth with the fact that the car is an immediate rival to Mercedes Benz A-Class and BMW 1-series. That said, it is superbly built and it is not a plain vanilla sibling of V40 Cross Country. The front of the car no doubt is the basic Volvo design, but the drooping silhouette and 17-inch wheels add solidity to the overall design. Inside too, the Volvo V40 is no less than its German rivals with all black cabin, leather stitching, automatic headlamps, cruise control, rains sensing wipers, pedestrian airbags, City Safety System, all which have certainly aced the passenger comfort and safety. However, in the era of touchscreens, the 5-inch dial operated infotainment is still old-school. But the chink in the armour is the 2.0L engine which is more powerful than both Mercedes A-Class and BMW 1 series. Overall, it's a fantastic car from Volvo but with weak sales and service network, the buying decision is certainly an emotional one.