Volvo Auto India has launched the petrol version of the V40 Cross Country. The vehicle is available in a single trim - V40 Cross Country T4 and is the new entry-level variant. The new petrol motor of the V40 Cross Country T4 is a 1.6-liter GTDi (Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection) engine, putting out 180 hp and 240 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Volvo’s latest creation for the Indian market is nothing short of an attractive package that aims to set a tone for crossovers. The V40 is very dynamic looking especially due to its exterior design that bears a whole lot of curves and straight lines.
Exteriors
The front façade has a perforated radiator grille, which is surrounded by a thick chrome strip. This radiator grille is flanked by a radiant head light cluster, which is powered by active bending lights (ABL) with motorized lamps that can turn up to fifteen degrees in any direction. It comes with dual xenon technology with low and high beam that adds to the advantage. It has a dual tone bumper that is accompanied by aluminum finished skid plate, which gives the frontage a rugged look and protects it from minor damages. It houses a wide air intake section for cooling the powerful diesel engine. This air dam is surrounded by a pair of bright fog lamps and it also has automatic LED day time running lights. The laminated windscreen gives better all round visibility while driving and it is equipped with a couple of intermittent wipers. The ORVMs are electrically retractable as well as adjustable and comes with heating function. The black finished window sill and B-pillar gives the side profile a decent look. It has a pair of roof rails in silver metal finish with black fleet and aerodynamically designed for maximum fuel efficiency. It has a sporty roof spoiler, which is integrated with a LED high mounted stop lamp that adds to the safety quotient. Its luminous tail light cluster is equipped with high intensity reverse lights and turn indicator.
Interiors
The internal cabin of Volvo V40 Cross Country model series is designed in charcoal black color scheme, which is complemented by ambient lighting. Its dashboard has a very soft feel and equipped with a number of features such as a large illuminated glove box with cooling effect, 3-spoke steering wheel with multi-functional switches, an instrument panel, which houses lots of functions for keeping the driver updated and chrome finished AC vents. This digital instrument cluster comes with crystal TFT display, which is equipped with gear shift indicator, a low fuel warning light, trip computer, a digital tachometer, ambient temperature gauge and many other warnings and notifications. It has a speed dependent power steering system, power retractable outside rear view mirror with ground lighting, illuminated vanity mirror and several other aspects. The vehicle is fitted with a 7-inch SENSUS color display, which supports adaptive cruise control, collision warning with full auto brake, pedestrian detection, driver alert control, lane keeping aid, radar blind spot information system, road sign information, climate control and lots of others. It is incorporated with ergonomically designed seats, which are very comfortable and provides ample leg space and shoulder room for all passengers. All the seats are integrated with adjustable head restraints and covered with leather upholstery. It is bestowed with all four power windows with driver side auto down function, headlamp level adjuster on instrument panel, automatically dimmed internal rear view mirror with compass, speed limiter and cruise control, which maintains a steady speed on the highways as set by the driver.
Acceleration & Pick-Up
Both petrol and diesel power plants have the same six speed automatic transmission gear box, which helps in delivering a decent acceleration and pick up. Petrol engine can attain a top speed of 210 Kmph approximately. While it can cross the speed barrier of 100 Kmph in close to 8.5 seconds from scratch.
Engine and Performance
Petrol variant is equipped with a 1.6-litre GTDi engine, which can displace 1596cc. This has the capacity of producing a maximum power of 180bhp in combination with a commanding torque output of 240Nm. These are skillfully coupled with an advanced 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox that ensures smoother gear shifts at all times. It distributes the engine power to its front wheels.
Mileage
Petrol variant is incorporated with a gasoline turbocharged direct injection fuel supply system, which allows the vehicle to deliver about 16 Kmpl under standard driving conditions.
Power of Volvo V40 Cross Country
Petrol variant can churn out a decent power of 180bhp in combination with a commanding torque output of 240Nm.
Braking & Handling
This vehicle is incorporated with an efficient braking and handling mechanism. Its front and rear wheels are fitted with high quality disc brakes, which are further assisted by anti lock braking system along with hydraulic brake assist and ready alert brake. The cabin is integrated with a power steering system that is quite responsive and makes it easy to handle even in peak traffic conditions.
Safety & Security
It gets a auto-stop even when the vehicle is moving at a speed of 50km/hr to avoid any collisions and EuroNCAP has rated it to be the most safest car.
By Premji
