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Volvo's V40 Cross Country AWD Powerhouse

Volvo's V40 Cross Country AWD Powerhouse

Date: 2015-04-17
The Volvo V40 Cross Country is now available with Volvo's superb new 180 kW T5 Drive-E engine with the added capability of AWD.

With 180 kW and 350 Nm of torque, the Volvo V40 Cross Country delivers excellent power and capability. In addition to the new engine's refinement and fuel-efficient driveability, Volvo's new 8-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shift makes the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Drive-E one of the most luxurious, stylish and capable cross countries on the market.

Since the introduction last year, Volvo Cars ground-breaking four-cylinder Drive-E engines have been widely praised for their unique ability to combine power and efficiency with an extremely small footprint.

The new Drive-E powertrain reduces the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWDs emissions to an impressive 149 g/km a level unmatched by the Audi Q3 TFSI Quattro (179 g/km), the BMW X1 xDrive20i xLine auto (170 g/km) or the Mercedez-Benz B-class (SUV) 220 Sport 4MATIC DCT (156 g/km).

This powertrain upgrade continues the series of enhancements that have been made to the Volvo V40 Cross Country this year. Other refinements / additions include new 19 Damara alloy wheel with grey diamond-cut rims, delivering not only extra comfort and off-road capability, but also less noise and added rim protection; a new exterior colour, Power Blue, as well as the updated on-board infotainment and navigation system, Sensus Connect, providing customers with a fully connected car.

Over and above the lengthy list of technological safety and driver assist specifications available in the V40 Cross Country, the Volvo V40 CC matches the in-line four-cylinder, 16V, DOHC, HP Turbocharged motor to the 8-speed Geartronic AWD transmission with captivating persuasiveness. The 180 kW of power and 350Nm of torque will jeteson you from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds, and is limited at 210 km/h.

For a chance to test drive this exhilarating model, contact Volvo Cars Umhlanga on 031 571 2600 or visit them in their showroom at 6 Sunset Close, Umhlanga Ridge, youre in for the ride of your life.