Volvo V40 Cross Country (2016)

1In March 2016 the upgraded hatchback Volvo V40 Cross Country will be presented to public at the Geneva Motor Show with a revamped exterior, expanded list of available equipment and slightly improved interior.

The five-door body of Volvo V40 Cross Country features a stylish and expressive design, and it differs from the standard Volvo V40 model only with a slightly increased ground clearance, plastic moldings on bumpers and sills plus standard 17 inch-wheel disks.

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The length of the novelty counts 4370 mm with a 2646 mm wheelbase, width – 1783 mm, and height – 1458 mm. Ground clearance equals 144 mm. Cargo capacity of the new Volvo V40 Cross Country ranges from 335 to 1032 liters.

Inside the upgraded Volvo V40 Cross Country replicates a standard model: beautiful and contemporary design, quality materials and premium-level finishing. Front seats in the “off-road” hatchback are rather cozy with a well-developed profile, but the back sofa, despite a welcoming layout for two passengers, does not differ with excessive free space.

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The upgraded Volvo V40 Cross Country is realized with four engines to choose from, solely an automatic transmission and a standard front-wheel drive. Gasoline part of the “off-road” Volvo V40 is represented with three versions – T3, T4 and T5.

The Intermediate execution is put on a 2.0-liter unit generating 190 horsepower at 5000 rev / min and 320 Nm of torque rods at 1500-4000 rev / min. The “top” modification is equipped with the same engine but with a double supercharger issuing 245 hp at 5500 revolutions / minute and 350 Nm at 1500-4800 revolutions / minute.

Petrol versions accelerate to the first hundred in 6.1-8.5 seconds, and its top speed is fixed at around 210 km / h. Fuel consumption ranges from 5.6 to 6.4 liters in the combined “hundred” run.

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Diesel D2 modification is the lowest in power, hiding under the hood an inline four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbo unit coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission issuing 120 horsepower at 3750 revolutions / minute and 280 Nm of peak torque at 1500-2250 revolutions / minute. Diesel engine accelerates to the first hundred in 10.6 seconds and its maximum speed reaches 190 km / h. Fuel consumption – less than 3.9 liters in a combined drive cycle.

Volvo V40 Cross Country is available in 3 modifications: Summum, Momentum and Ocean Race. Its “basic” version is equipped with ABS, ESP, seven airbags, dual-zone “climate”, rear parking sensors, front seat heating, premium audio system, leather upholstery, 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control and other modern “gadgets “.