Car Of The Week: Volvo V40 Cross Country
Engine And Pricing:
The vehicle is powered by a 2 litre, 5 cylinder diesel engine (D3), which produces 152PS at 3500 rpm and 350Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6 speed automatic gearbox which also as a manual mode. According to company, the vehicle has a mileage of over 16 kmpl. The company is also expected o bring its 180bhp T4 petrol engine version sometime soon.
Priced at Rs 28.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the vehicle has reportedly received bookings of 70 units already.
Currently, Volvo Auto India sells four models, XC90, XC60 (SUVs) and S80 and S60 (sedans). In the first quarter of this year, the company sold 276 units, up 140 per cent from the year-ago period. With the release of V40, the Swedish manufacture is planning to lure a niche market, targeted by BMW 1 series, and Mercedes A class.
