Volvo V40 Specifications

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.

Look and Style: The car has stylish sporty looks with well-designed edges. Comfort: Luxury and comfort is good and it is very convenient car.... The front seats are comfortable too. Pickup: Good pickup, good acceleration. Mileage: Awsome in its class, good in mileage. Best Features: The best thing is the safety features of the car. Needs to improve: Groud clearance is less according to the Indian roads. If it would have been increased a bit, no other car can beat it. Overall Experience: Overall, it's been a nice experience owning this car.

Volvo V40 cross country is another luxury vehicle from the stable of Swedish company Volvo cars. Currently it is launched with only diesel engine. The car is little expensive for the people like us but after seeing its impressive features the price can be compromised. It is loaded with all those features which is available in this segment. It has 2.0-litre turbo charged diesel engine with the displacement of 1984cc and returns the fuel economy of 16.81 kmpl. The acceleration and pick up of the cross country is quite good and with the top speed of 205 kmph which is quite thrilling for the passengers sitting inside but at the same time Volvo V40 can reach the speed of 100 kmph in quite a few seconds. Because of its engine quality there are no any vibration for the occupants inside the car and the road grip is also impressive.   The look of the car is quite inviting with lot of exterior qualities and with plush interiors. The interior of the vehicle is equipped with air conditioner, adjustable multi functional steering wheel which is covered with leather, digital clock and many other such aspects to makes the occupants feel good while touring. Apart from these it is loaded with power steering, power windows, fuel and lid opener are controlled by remote, reading lamp and the arm rest for the back passengers, height adjustable front seat belt, cup holders for both front and back occupants, multi functional steering wheel, cruise control and lot of aspects for comfort and convenience. For the entertainment of the passengers the cross over has an advanced audio unit with DVD player, radio and four speakers which can be controlled by remote and was soothing and played good music and entertain the persons sitting inside while long journey.