The new setup combines a turbo-charged 2,0-litre petrol engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission with a 48-volt hybrid system, thus meaning every new Volvo unit sold in South Africa will now feature some form of electrification.
The revamped XC40 range comprises the front-driven B3 (110 kW/265 Nm) and B4 (145 kW/300 Nm), along with the all-wheel-drive B5 (183 kW/350 Nm), the fully electric single-motor P6 and the twin-motor P8 Recharge variants.
“With local demand for electrified vehicles growing steadily, this move – along with the earlier introduction of the P6 and P8 Recharge derivatives at the top of the XC40 range – brings us neatly in line with Volvo’s global ambition of transforming into a fully electric car company by 2030,” says Greg Maruszewski, Managing Director at Volvo Car SA.
The entire XC40 range gains new front and rear bumpers and headlamps - new alloy wheel designs, and additional exterior paint colour choices -the coming in Fjord Blue and Sage Green.
A black roof, meanwhile, is now exclusive to fully electric derivatives. All variants in the XC40 range – along with those in the flagship XC90 line-up – also upgrade to Volvo’s now range-wide Android-powered infotainment system, complete with built-in Google apps and services.
The revised specification grades are now Essential, Plus and Ultimate (PHEV and BEV powertrains are available only in conjunction with the latter two). Bright and Dark will be available in vehicles with chrome detailing and gloss-black detailing.
