For the City Folk: 2019 Volvo XC40 compact SUV
The new 2019 Volvo XC40, Volvo’s compact SUV built for city driving, made its North American debut recently at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The XC40 sets a new benchmark for safety, design and connectivity in the compact SUV segment. The first examples will begin arriving in Volvo’s nearly 300 U.S. showrooms in early Spring 2018 as a 2019 model. They will be available via traditional purchase, lease, and for the first time, subscription.
To be offered in Momentum and R-Design trim levels, the new XC40 is Volvo’s third and smallest SUV providing a new expression of Scandinavian design. With the introduction of the XC40, Volvo completes its SUV range and offers three of the newest vehicles in their respective segments.
Power will be generated by a 2.0L four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, with torque communicated to the street through an eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission. All wheel drive is standard for both trim levels.
The XC40 is the first model on Volvo Cars’ new Compact Modular Architecture (CMA), which will underpin all other upcoming cars in the 40 Series, including fully electrified vehicles.
The all-new XC40 will be different in other ways as well. Care by Volvo, Volvo’s new all-inclusive, negotiation free subscription service, debuts with the new XC40 and will be offered alongside traditional purchase and lease options.
The process starts with an online order and makes owning a car as easy as owning a cell phone. Customers will sign up for a two-year subscription online, which will include an insurance policy provided by Liberty Mutual, maintenance, service, tire protection and 24/7 Volvo Concierge and roadside assistance. There will be an option for customers to change cars and sign up for a new 24-month subscription as early as 12 months into their agreement.
Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 106.4; overall length: 174.2; width: 75.2; height: 65.3
All vehicle measurements are in inches.
Engine: 2.0L four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline – 248 hp at 5500 rpm and 258 lbs-ft of torque at 4800 rpm.
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Cargo capacity: 47.2 cubic feet
Safety features
Dual front airbags, front seat mounted side-impact airbags, dual head inflatable curtain side-impact airbags, driver’s side knee airbag, side impact protection system, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, automatic after collision braking, traction control, electronic slip regulation, LED headlights, daytime running lights with daylight sensor, active high beam, oncoming lane mitigation, run off road mitigation, alarm system, lane keeping aid, road sign information, city safety collision avoidance, driver control alert, hill start assist, hill descent control, rear collision warning, Volvo On Call communications system, Welcome and Home Safe Light, park assist rear camera, remote controlled central locking system, rain sensor, SENSUS CONNECT and tire pressure monitoring system.
Optional safety features include active bending lights, blind spot information system, cross traffic alert, HomeLink, LED front fog lights with cornering function, Pilot Assist semi-autonomous drive system, adaptive cruise control, visual park assist, 360 degree camera, navigation system, keyless entry with hands-free power tailgate, rearview camera, and front/rear park assist.
Warranty
Basic: 4-year/50,000 mile
Roadside Assistance: 4-year/unlimited 24-hour
Pricing
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2019 Volvo XC40 starts from $35,200 for the Momentum and $37,700 for the R-Design. Destination charges add $995.
