Volvo XC40 R-Design petrol launched at Rs 39.90 lakh

Volvo India has brought in the petrol variant of the XC40. The new variant gets a 2.0-litre BS-VI compliant engine, while it's also packed with some segment first safety features...

By autoX Editorial | on December 15, 2019 Follow us on Autox Google News

Volvo has launched the XC40 T4 R-Design petrol variant in the country. Priced at Rs 39.90 lakh (ex-showroom), this new variant comes powered by a BS-VI engine & is packed with new-age safety features, as you'd expect from a Volvo.

When the XC40 was launched in the country, it was only available with a diesel engine. However, Volvo has now finally decided to offer its mini-SUV with a petrol motor. Under the bonnet, the new version has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that churns out 187bhp and 300Nm of torque - the power figure is same as the diesel version, but torque is obviously down, by 100Nm. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, sending the drive to the front wheels. 

On the aesthetic front, the new variant is largely unchanged. However, this one does boast Volvo's radar-based Active Safety features like City Safety with Steering Assist. This system helps in avoiding collisions up to speeds of 50km/h. It also has Adaptive Cruise Control System, which helps in maintaining a safe distance while following a vehicle. Seven airbags are standard.

The new XC40 is feature-loaded as before and comes with a panoramic sunroof, 12.3-inch instrument cluster, 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, wireless charging for smartphones, dual-zone climate control, et al. 

The XC40 competes with the likes of Audi Q3, BMW X1, et al, in the Indian market. 

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